PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, upon request, the information processing needs of the school districts and identifies methods of meeting these needs through the use of existing applications, subscription to additional services or by requesting new or expanded services from appropriate Regional Information Center personnel.
• Organizes and conducts formal and informal training sessions and workshops for appropriate school district personnel and BOCES computer support services personnel.
• Creates, develops and reviews user manuals, training materials and related forms to assist district personnel in making effective use of the BOCES Regional Information Center services.
• Reviews and investigates user complaints, concerns and application problems.
• Identifies problem source and requests remedial action to be taken by control, operations and programming staff.
• Recommends procedural and programming changes to appropriate Regional Information Center personnel as they reflect on the experience with users.
• Provides training to users on procedures described in documentation manuals and in the operation of direct data entry terminals.
• Discusses data processing requests, problems, and new requirements involving expansion of services.
• Advises users when requests for data processing reports are not possible with existing programs and database and when expansion requests are not justified by labor costs and ultimate use of the report.
• Promotes use of the various data processing services with school district users.
• Attends professional and business meetings as a representative of the Regional Information Center.
• Initiates requests for new or expanded services to appropriate Regional Information Center personnel and coordinates the correction and analysis of detailed specifications to ensure that all data and documentation requirements are satisfied.
• Checks initial data processing report to ensure appropriateness of data display.
• Assist school district personnel in the use , function, and expansion of specific data applications related to data privacy and security. Use available tools and resources in Data Privacy & Security. Act as a first contact for districts regarding technical support with applications used in the DPSS Service.

We are seeking an Educational Technology Senior Facilitator to support educators in integrating into their teaching practices across Pre-K to 12^th-grade levels. The role involves providing training and support on educational technology tools, aligning technology with curriculum standards, and collaborating with teachers to enhance instructional strategies. Responsibilities include developing and delivering professional development workshops, researching new technology solutions, and offering technical support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, an understanding of instructional design, and the ability to work collaboratively with educators to improve student learning outcomes. Below are illustrations of possible responsibilities.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate will collaborate with teachers and administrators face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments to support them in implementing and mastering designated instructional software (i.e. Edgenuity, Schoology, Finalsite).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer service, providing support to schools and districts through email, phone, and virtual meetings to help resolve issues and answer questions on such systems.
• Assist with some user management, including account setup, access troubleshooting, and system navigation.
• Work alongside various vendors in configuring and maintaining digital learning tools to ensure they function smoothly for students and teachers.
• Create and maintain instructional resources, such as guides and videos, to support users in learning how to use various platforms.
• Research and learn about new educational technology tools and methods to improve how digital learning is integrated into schools.
• Work closely with school districts and vendors to communicate needs, find solutions, and ensure a smooth experience for users.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate user groups to provide a space for collaboration, shared learning, and feedback among educators using supported platforms.
• Assist with organizing data, reports, and records related to platform usage, training, and support requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve services and resources for districts.