Technology Coordinator
Giddens School, an independent school located in Seattle’s Central District, is seeking a Technology Coordinator to join our teaching team starting in June 2016. Our mission is to “provide an academically excellent curriculum enriched with a commitment to critical thinking and social responsibility. Staff and families create a community that nourishes diversity, sense of self and a love of learning.” It is critical that our mission resonate with applicants for this position, as our commitment to cultural competence is central to our success. We encourage applicants who are interested in working in a school environment that encompasses cultural, family, social, and economic diversity.
Giddens School is looking for an experienced Technology Coordinator. This individual is responsible for maintaining and improving our school’s technology infrastructure, providing support to staff and faculty in the use of technology, and working with upper grade students on becoming digital citizens.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
System and Network Administration
Maintain internet/ wifi
Access to and organization of server shares,
Management of user accounts,
Management of Office365
Maintain school backup file system, Filemaker student data base, and online forms
Maintain and update school website
Support teachers and administrators in use of technology and development of technologically based tools
Maintain and upgrade technology hardware, software, and network
Maintain audio visual system and manage networked phone system
Support and implement school library technology curriculum
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should e-mail the following materials to employment@giddensschool.org
A cover letter of interest
A résumé
This position will remain open until filled. The Giddens School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
QUALIFICATIONS: For this 32 hour per week position, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a background in technology support and systems and/or educational technology. Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, or written communication skills. Be comfortable working with adults and students k-5 around technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong inclination to learn and problem solve on the job. We are an active faculty and we are looking for positive, pro-active people to join our staff. Starting date flexible, but preferably starting on or before June 1st.
Experience with the following a plus: Office365, Windows Server 2012 (R2 Standard), Windows 7 and 10, and Mac, physical wiring and cabling, WiFi equipment, Wordpress, Filemaker,
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Additional Salary Information: SALARY/BENEFITS: The Giddens School’s salary scale and benefits are comparable with our peer schools in NWAIS.