Technology Coordinator

Full Time
Township of Addison, IL
Posted Today
Job description
FOR JOB CONSIDERATION, WE WELCOME ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE OUR APPLICATION AT wd7.org or https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Technology

JOB GOALS: Provide leadership and a vision for the implementation and effective use of technology within the curriculum
REPORTS TO: Business Manager & Curriculum Director

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Degree in Information or Education Technology, preferred
  • A minimum of five years of experience in the field of public education, including experience as a classroom teacher or working with/training classroom teachers
  • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to present to adult learners regarding hardware and software usage
  • Critical thinker and problem solver
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to generate and implement creative ideas and solutions to improve the implementation of technology
  • Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage department personnel and lead projects within the department
  • Remain up to date regarding new information, technologies, innovative ideas and techniques
  • Design and facilitate effective and innovative professional learning opportunities for all staff
  • Plan and provide instruction and training to district staff regarding the use and care of technology
  • Develop appropriate training materials for school personnel and train them on system related items (ex. training materials for online state testing, online grading program, Google suite of products, online curriculum programs, etc.)
  • Plan both long and short term training programs on system related items
  • Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibilities related to the use of technology and digital information
  • Maintain all technology related equipment and software across the district
  • Update operating systems as needed
  • Provide desktop support
  • Track and maintain a database of all technology equipment assets.
  • Coordinate and track projects and repairs with outside vendors as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and repair technology equipment
  • Display competency with administrative and instructional applications of technology
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of hardware components and their functions
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of fundamental network design and common network operating systems to assist in resolving networking issues
  • Assist supervisors withvaluation of other technology personnel
  • Collaborate with curriculum, finance and building level administrators to accomplish district goals
  • Write guidelines that encourage safe and responsible use of technology
  • Provide leadership and develop technology strategies aligned with district goals
  • Work with vendors for the implementation of technology
  • Protect confidentiality of records and information about students and staff and use discretion when sharing any such information
Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING POSITION:

This is a physical position and requires the ability to lift heavy items (up to 40 lbs.), walk, stand, climb ladders, operate equipment and work in various conditions
The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints which may require irregular or extended work hours.
The position requires the ability to look at computer monitors for an extended period of time as well as looking at computer parts and equipment under close vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Exempt, year round position (not hourly)

Hours may vary based on district needs

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