Community Technology Services Manager

Community Technology Services Manager

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Division/Dept: Operations/Technology



Position Summary:

Edison Schools is looking for a qualified Community Techology Services Manager (CTSM). The CTSM is responsible for managing the technology team that supports Edison schools, and managing, implementing and developing the school’s technology culture among all participants in the school community. Additionally, the CTSM is a technical expert responsible for overseeing the technology infrastructure within Edison schools. The TSM reports to the principal with a dotted line report to the Regional Technology Director.



Management Responsibilities:
Ensure the implementation of Edison technology vision within the school
Communicate regularly with school principal to facilitate implementation of media and technology initiatives, and help determine tech team priorities
Serve on the school leadership team
Oversee all technology-related initiatives being implemented within the schools
Oversee training to families during home rollout
Provide annual evaluations to school administrators for all teaching staff members
Manage/direct the activities of the tech team (Technology Curriculum Coordinators, User Support Technicians, Library Media Specialists); meet regularly with team members, set priorities for team, develop schedules, procedures etc.
Develop tech team skills, guide training, evaluate staff members, make recommendations for promotions, etc.
Work with the curriculum coordinators and leadership team to incorporate technology into on-going professional development
Communicate with other TSMs, RTDs and HQ staff to stay on top of current information and improve the resources and systems being utilized
Facilitate communication among LMSs and between LMSs and TCCs
Manage capital assets
Manage/maintain school website
Manage the technology budget and technology planning
Coordinate and manage technology funding and grant processes
Manage QLC process



Technical Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to members of the school community
Perform maintenance functions on the local-area network including back-ups, user access, data security and data recovery
Ensure that library management and student information systems are backed up and available to staff at all times.
Ensure that other critical data (QLCs) are backed up daily
Develop, manage, and evaluate maintenance and repair procedures for equipment to ensure that school computers and audio-visual equipment are available and in working order.
Responsible for help-desk services for school and home users
Work with the RTD to make sure that school conforms to the standards set by Technical Services


REQUIREMENTS


Special Skills/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
Proven management skills, both people management and project management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working in a Windows 2000 environment required.
Experience in telecommunications, network security, WAN, LAN, multimedia or help desk a plus.
Competence in all aspects of coordinating/providing technology services to faculty, staff, students and families
Ability to foster and manage change.



To Apply:

Forward resume to: [Click here for email]. Please indicate Community Technology Services Manager in subject line of email. Thank you for your interest in Edison Schools. Please visit our website at www.edisonschools.com.


An Equal Opportunity Employer