NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS		
												B-8
Central Management Support

TITLE:		WEBMASTER

QUALIFICATIONS:	

1.	B.A. or B.S. degree with substantial coursework (12+ credits) in computer technology, programming, networked electronic communication, or related field
2.	Minimum technical experience as determined by the board, appropriate to the hardware and software used by the district
3.	Demonstrated technical knowledge of the hardware and software necessary to operate and maintain a website for an educational organization, with specific knowledge of the hardware and software used by the district  
4.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
5.	Strong communication and interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO:	Lead Person/CSA

SUPERVISES:	The charter school’s electronic network for interfacing with the public.

JOB GOAL:	
To administer the upkeep of the web site, making necessary updates, verifying HTML validity and ensuring that all links stay active in order to link the district to parents, students, and other electronic visitors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Website

1.	Adds timely information to the charter school’s web site in order to provide information about the charter school to students, parents, other charter school community members and the news media.  Participates in review of electronic communications with parents, staff, other agencies, and the community.
2.	Troubleshoots and repairs bugs and problems.  Ensures that images are delivered to the viewer at sufficiently high speed and quality. 
3.	Sets objectives for the charter school 's web-based information program and plans an annual budget in consultation with school administrators.  Works closely and cooperatively with other persons having public information functions.  Creates new ways to serve internet-users.
4.	Supervises and coordinates the preparation and timely electronic posting of all charter school publications and news releases.  Creates image links and ensures that content is current.  For example, provides parents, students and residents with electronic access on a timely basis to the annual charter school “report card” from NJ Department of Education.
5.	Devises a web request procedure/regulation that allows for regular and expedited requests and includes evaluation criteria of requested web submissions. 
6.	Monitors use of the web site and responds to web inquiries and requests for public information about the charter school’s policies and programs.  Monitors web site traffic and tabulates web usage statistics.  Provides periodic statistical reports to the lead person/CSA and school board.  
7.	Assists the lead person/CSA in interpreting public opinion about education issues and the school system and in developing policies that promote good electronic delivery of public information. 
8.	Develops and maintains a listing of resources for adding content to the charter school’s web site in order to maintain good community relations.
9.	Uses the charter school’s web site to encourage community involvement in the schools.  Designs, modifies, installs and supports charter school-wide computer network.
10.	Edits web content, optimizes web navigation, enforces style consistency, and adds new information to benefit visitors.  Communicates effectively orally and in written form.  Exhibits excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling and proof-reading skills.  Routinely demonstrates the ability to accomplish multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines.
Training and interaction with staff

1.	Creates and conducts staff training programs. Attends meeting and training sessions, and develops documents and tools for demonstrations on electronic resources, as assigned.  Speaks at educational classes and at public meetings on matters related to the charter school’s programs and policies, as requested by the superintendent.  
2.	Works flexible hours and coordinates with staff to provide timely information on a regular basis and also in emergency situations.
Other
1.	Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board.

annual 
evaluation:  	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State 				law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations. 

Approved by: 
Date: 
Revised:  

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 2A:38A-1 et seq. 	Computer System
N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25		Computer Related Theft
N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑7.1 	Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:7A-11	Annual report of local school district; contents; annual report of 				commissioner; report of improvement of basic skills 
N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑1			Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-35		School Internet websites; disclosure of certain student information 				prohibited
N.J.A.C. 6A:30	Evaluation of the performance of school districts
17 U.S.C. 101		United States Copyright Law
47 U.S.C. 254(h)			Children’s Internet Protection Act

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq. 

Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1,  20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.