AMDSB - OSSTF-ESSP - Computer Trainer

Computer Trainer

Permanent Position

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say : I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

OSSTF-ESSP

Computer Trainer

Permanent Position

We are accepting applications for the following 1.0 FTE permanent Computer Trainer at the Learning Resource Centre in Clinton, Ontario.

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Start Date : As soon as possible

Rate of Pay : $29.12 - $32.23 per hour (level 6) as per the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Vacancy Status : Current vacancy

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supporting users of the Student Information System (SIS) :
• Providing technical support and training to SIS users in response to identified difficulties or new processes by communicating electronically and in person with users.
• Investigating, identifying, documenting and resolving SIS problems.
• Providing suggestions to optimize the use of the SIS to meet end-user needs (ie. performing queries, running reports, maintaining up-to-date and accurate student enrolment, attendance and achievement records, etc.).
• Maintaining data integrity of the SIS through training, documentation and auditing of data accuracy throughout the year.
• Supporting schools with creating and verifying enrolment reports.
• Supporting teaching staff with the completion of student report cards.
• Supporting Principals with the building of next year's schedules, report card review and incident reporting.
• Setting up and maintaining the SIS reporting terms.
• Supporting end of year rollover of the SIS.
• Supporting users of School Messenger (SM)
• Providing technical support and training to SM users including troubleshooting of issues related to creating broadcasts, attendance reporting, Safe Arrival, account creation and notifications.
• Review and understanding of software updates, including training of school staff.
• Maintaining and updating documentation for SM.
• Managing user records, as well as providing technical support to teachers and administrators, for mVAL.
• Consulting user guides, technical manuals, the software supplier and other resources to research and implement solutions for the SIS and SM.
• Creation and maintenance of instructional documentation for school staff (clerical, teachers, principals) for use of the SIS and SM.
• Managing user accounts for the SIS and SM, including access and right to information
• Provided specialized support for all applications and interfaces within the Student Information System product suite, as well as related parent tools for home notification and reporting of student attendance, to school staff (administrators and teachers) to support data to day operations.
• Assisting and supporting the creation, uploading and verification of data and batch files for ONSIS submissions.
• Training of new school-based staff in SIS and SM processes and procedures.
• Participating as a collaborative team member.
• Other related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidates Will Possess

Note – a Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.

Why Join AMDSB?

Application Information

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We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and / or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request.

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