Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
IT Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Operations

Required Qualifications:
• Passion for serving God in the context of education
• Master’s degree in Educational Technology (or a related field)
• Minimum two years’ experience using current and emerging technologies to support learning.
• Evidence of integration of instructional technology into the curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience with complex data systems and their coherent implementation in a school setting.
• Effective oral and written communication within a school community.
• Demonstrated experience with supervision, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Demonstrated experience and technical competence with network administration and technology infrastructure.
• Evidence of recent professional development activities in the field of technology.
• Can work with Google Workspace and Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience as a Technology or IT Director in a K-12 school setting
• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in a homeroom or core subject
• Experience with 1:1 programs in K-12 schools
• Project management experience in the implementation and evaluation of technology applications and systems
• Experience working in an international, culturally, and linguistically diverse school setting.

Role Specific Responsibilities:
Teaching, Learning, Research, Innovation
• Work with the Principals to provide leadership in the areas of IT standards, integration, prototype research, and innovation.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers and professional teams for the successful integration of technology across the curriculum and departments.
• Support teachers and administrators as they strive to develop and embed current and emerging technologies that support 21st-century teaching and learning.
• Provide collaborative leadership for the school’s 1:1 laptop program and future strategic initiatives that make use of increased technology integration.
• Collaborate with and support the Librarian, Registrar, and team leads in each part of the school.
• Coordinate the implementation and periodic review of school-wide technology curriculum elements.
• Monitor learning needs and coordinate professional development activities so that faculty and staff are well trained in pertinent data systems, software, applications, and technology tools (educational and operational).
Technical Infrastructure
• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and support of technology infrastructure items, including networks, servers, end-user equipment, software, online- and cloud-based services.
• Serve as technical support throughout the school.
• Ensure that the Technology department provides efficient and timely end-user support.
• Continually improve the operational efficiency of the school by maximizing appropriate use of information systems, integrated databases, and communication mechanisms.
Data Integration and Utilization
• Continually monitor the efficacy of data systems in regard to functionality, usability, alignment, security, and cost.
• Establish and supervise procedures that regularly review technology products used by the school.
• Work with other members of the school’s leadership team to determine the best way to gather, utilize, and archive pertinent data (educational and operational).
• Coordinate and integrate individual data systems into a coherent whole that effectively serves all educational and operational needs of the school.
Administrative
• Empower, supervise, and evaluate all members of the emerging Technology department.
• Continually assess the Technology department structure and staffing, and recommend necessary changes.
• Prepare and monitor the Technology budget and resource allocation, in conjunction with other cost centers.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Professional Characteristics:
• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Submit your application to: https://kicsrw.org/employment  before July 18th, 2024.

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