IT Coordinator

Giddens School, an independent school located in Seattle’s Central District, is seeking a Technology Coordinator to join our teaching team starting in July 2017. 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 to work 20 hours per week, preferably during the morning (8:00 am – 12:00 noon). This individual is responsible for providing support to staff and faculty in the use of technology, maintaining and improving our school’s technology infrastructure, and working with upper grade students on becoming digital citizens.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Support teachers and administrators in use of technology and development of technologically based tools, responding in a timely fashion to their needs.
• Provide high-touch “Help Desk” support to all faculty and staff.
• As a technology leader, find ways to evangelize and adopt new technologies to solve practical problems the school community faces
• Maintain and upgrade technology hardware, software, and network. Ensure equipment is in working order for faculty and staff.
• Maintain and update school website as needed and as requested by staff.
• System and Network Administration, including access to server and internet, managing user accounts, Office 365, school backup system, and various databases.
• Maintain audio visual system and manage networked phone system.
• Support and implement school library technology curriculum.
• Serve as staff liaison to an emerging volunteer Technology Committee that will help think strategically about a vision for technology use at Giddens School.

Experience with the following a plus: Office365, Windows Server 2012 (R2 Standard), Windows 7 and 10, and Mac, Chrome OS, physical wiring/cabling, managing a networked switch, WiFi equipment, and Filemaker.

QUALIFICATIONS: For this 20 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 July 1st.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are comparable with our peer schools in the NWAIS.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should e-mail a cover letter of interest and a resume to employment@giddensschool.org

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.