IT Coordinator

Job Title: Information Technology Coordinator
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Reports To: Director of Operations
Salary range: 85,000-97,000
Start Date: July 1, 2025
About The Kehillah School
The Kehillah School is an innovative, independent high school rooted in Jewish values and open to students of all backgrounds. Located in Palo Alto, CA, we are committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and student well-being. We seek a dynamic, strategic, and service-oriented IT leader to support our evolving technology landscape.

Position Summary
The Kehillah School is seeking a passionate and innovative, full-time Information Technology Coordinator.
The Information Technology Coordinator is the go-to person for all things tech at The Kehillah School. As a one-person department, this role is responsible for everything from big-picture planning to hands-on troubleshooting. That includes managing our infrastructure, hardware, software, and daily user support. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable working independently, enjoys problem-solving, and is excited to support a school community where technology helps everyone do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

•  Develop and implement a strategic vision for information technology that aligns with the school’s mission
• and educational goals.
•  Manage and maintain the school’s network infrastructure, servers, internet connectivity, classroom
• technology, phone systems, and security systems.
•  Oversee IT support services for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring timely and effective resolution of
• issues.
•  Lead data security and privacy efforts, including compliance with FERPA and other relevant regulations.
•  Manage all software systems, including learning management systems (LMS), student information
• systems (SIS), financial systems, and productivity tools.
•  Collaborate with academic leadership to support technology integration in the classroom, including
• training and coaching for faculty.
•  Develop and maintain an annual IT budget; negotiate and manage vendor contracts and technology
• purchases.
•  Supervise IT contractors and collaborate with administrative departments to ensure seamless operations.
•  Monitor emerging technologies and assess their relevance and benefit to the school community.

Desired Skills & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
•  Minimum of 3 years of IT experience, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
•  Demonstrated expertise in systems administration, network management, and cybersecurity.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
•  Experience supporting 1:1 device environments and managing cloud-based tools such as Google
• Workspace, Microsoft 365, Apple School Manager, Meraki, Mosyle, Adobe Creative Suite
•  Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively across departments.
•  Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, equity, and digital citizenship.

Why Join The Kehillah School?
The Kehillah School is a progressive, inclusive, and innovative independent high school that values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement. We provide a supportive teaching environment where educators are empowered to bring their expertise and passion into the classroom.