District System Validation-Certified

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title District System Validation-Certified

Department Teaching & Learning; Technology

Bargain Unit Classification Bargaining Unit-EARL

Reports To Director of Technology and Innovation (or designee)

FLSA Designation Exempt

Other Work Location: Remote/on-call for teams meetings. Hours are TBD based on number of hours needed for each system

Pay Scale/Lane $42.35 per hour (Tier II)

Benefits Benefit Summary

Work Calendar July 20-24, 2026

Version Date 1/1/25

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION Round Lake Area Schools is launching a district system validation process to ensure that essential educational tools and platforms are fully operational for the start of the school year. We are seeking experienced and system-savvy teachers to serve on a cross-functional validation team. This initiative is critical to streamlining system performance, ensuring data readiness, and reducing disruptions for staff and students when school begins.

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B. CREDENTIALS: Current RLAS teachers returning for the next school year with an evaluation rating of Proficient or higher.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• District systems including but not limited to: Canvas, iReady, Benchmark, Ellevation, Branching Minds, Embrace, HMH platforms, ALEKS, Nearpod, ParentSquare, and Seesaw
• Data access and usage within instructional platforms
• Workflow expectations for classroom, school, and district-level operations
• Navigating and troubleshooting common system issues
• Clear documentation and communication of findings
• Collaborating remotely via Microsoft Teams
• Identifying inconsistencies in user access, data, and platform behavior
• Follow structured validation procedures and protocols
• Represent the user experience for various roles (e.g., teacher, student, admin)
• Think critically to test system functionality in realistic scenarios
• Communicate effectively with district technology and teaching & learning team members
• Work independently while managing time effectively during the validation window

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participate in a district-led system validation process during the identified validation week
• Validate assigned systems based on personal access and expertise
• Conduct real-world tests of system functionality including login, data access, rostering, grading, and communication workflows
• Submit detailed feedback on each system tested, using district-provided documentation templates
• Respond to Google comments and attend Microsoft Teams virtual meetings as needed during the validation period
• Collaborate with team members and district staff to resolve issues and confirm readiness
• Contribute to recommendations for improving staff onboarding and system usage based on validation findings

PART IV: STAFF SUPERVISION Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.