Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions in the ES, Early Childhood and Administrative offices.
- Support and maintain existing applications, systems management and develop new technical solutions and innovations including school’s network infrastructure, security cameras, VOIP, student information system, financial system, donor/fundraising system, VPN, Audio Visual /Sound systems, learning portals, database systems, Internet/Wifi systems, backend of website/domain, mobile devices, etc.
- Manages network firewalls, storage, CLOUD technologies, eMail, Google Apps for Education, user accounts and filters
- Meet with school leadership and stakeholders to evaluate current programs, assess needs, and prepare for future implementations.
- Plans, strategically develops, and manages department budgets.
- Oversee the training of staff in the use of technology.
- Oversee the data management needs of the organization.
- Manages compliance and develops policies and procedures with data security, acceptable use policies (Staff & Student), Internet Safety, cyber security, disaster recovery and network security.
- Be familiar with and abide by the New York State Department of Education, New York City Department of Education, and the school procedures that relate to use of technology.
- Direct and oversee the integration of technology into the PreK-8 classrooms.
- Develop Technology curriculum and select technology-oriented learning tools for classrooms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Master’s Degree preferred.
- Have credentials and 7-10 years experience in network infrastructure, teaching, learning and productivity.
- Ability to work with all users- Administrators, Staff, Teachers, Students and Parents
- Strong skills in problem solving, strategic and long range planning
- Provide strong communication and articulate and promote initiatives, projects and upgrades
- Must be able to work as a team leader and as part of a team
- Must be able to write reports and proposals
- Strong negotiating skills with vendors and providers regarding pricing and services
- Needs to show Innovation, creativity and willingness to learn new technologies and solutions
- Must have ability to think outside the box and being a change agent
- Must have strong skills mentoring, coaching and cultivating current staff
- Must have a positive outlook, sense of humor and be respectful
- Must also be self-directed, self-motivated, organized, results oriented
We are committed to inclusive employment opportunities therefore candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.