Director of Technology

Calvin Christian School•South Holland, IL

1d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Technology is responsible for the care and smooth operation of all technological systems including personal computing devices, network and server, security and communication systems. In this role, the Director of Technology leads and supports a strategic vision for the ways that technology supports the safety, security, teaching, and learning at Calvin. The Director of Technology shall be evaluated annually according to established criteria, including the imposition of annual performance goals and objectives that reference appropriate metrics and/or key performance indicators of success, as established in an annual performance plan.

Requirements

Appropriate technical certificates and bachelor’s degree
IT experience and training
Management and leadership experience
Experience working in a school and with children
Must have and profess a personal and mature commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and affirm the school’s statement of faith/basis of instruction and mission statement
Must believe, without reservation, and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and mission statement; possess a strong, clear Christian testimony; demonstrate a mature, godly spirit as a person of faith and prayer
Be an enthusiastic and visionary leader who is an encourager of others and a self-starter with a high-energy level and desire for personal and professional achievement for himself/herself and staff
Have broad successful experience as a leader and problem solver
Effective oral and written communication
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Strong interpersonal and computer skills
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Speak clearly so listeners can understand
Understand the speech of another person
Must be able to work in a stressful work environment
The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, read, see and hear
The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type, handle, or feel and reach
The employee is regularly required to stand and walk
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Note: non-traditional hours - occasional weekends and evenings may be required with availability by cellphone as urgent needs arise

Responsibilities

Receive/respond to all helpdesk requests
Responsible for all inventory and purchasing
Oversee copier lease/agreement
Maintain WAP/wifi
Manage CCS email/Google Education Suite
Triage student device repairs and device repair/replacement with parents
Management of devices, programs, and platforms
Set strategic plans and budgets for ongoing investments, including professional growth
Lead an IT team
Teach multi-media literacy and power hour classes
Oversee all other technology aspects of the school including, but not limited to; security system, phone system, intercom system
Participates in Board functions, as requested by the Head of School
Performs all other duties as assigned