Responsibilities

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This position involves responsibility for promoting and building strong communication links between the district, schools, parents, staff, and community. An employee in this class is responsible for providing continuum of communications services that includes website design and management, social media management, and other coordinated public information services. The work involves responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of school districts' websites, as well as developing and writing content for electric and print use and helping implement communications projects and strategies. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out of the details of the work. Supervision is not usually a function of this class. Does related work as required. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Designs, implements and maintains a visually compelling and technically effective school website utilizing typographic and graphic design techniques, photography and illustration;

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Graphic Technology, Graphic Communications, Computer Graphics, Public Relations, or a closely related field and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its’ part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR B. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Graphic Technology, Graphic Communications, Computer Graphics, Public Relations, or a closely related field and (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its’ part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its’ part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A, B and C above. Special Requirement: At time of appointment and throughout the duration of employment in this title, the incumbent must possess and continuously maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License. Special Requirement for appointment in School Districts including BOCES: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for employment in school districts must obtain clearance for appointment from the State Education Department based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

Benefits

• Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.