Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Manager Job Description

ABOUT US

Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives.  

Arts in Action Community Middle School opened in Fall 2016 and serves students in grades 6-8. We believe that all students deserve access to the arts.  We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners.  We believe social justice is integral to education and aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community, and the world.  

For more information on the school's mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org.

OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire students to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic, arts-enriched, and nurturing school environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Information Technology Manager provides comprehensive support to the Director of Operations and the organization and upholds Arts in Action’s mission, vision, and values. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot network issues and minimize network downtime
• Handle Student Chromebook technology and repairs
• Handle Staff IT computer needs and repairs
• Plan and schedule for IT maintenance 
• Maintain and manage printing capabilities
• Support with the creation and implementation of acceptable use policies, and IT procedures
• Procure and manage technology, licensing, Jamf, Apple School Manager, Go Guardian, and Google Suite/student and Staff email accounts.
• Support with in-service IT training for school staff
• Work closely with IT vendors and support staff to ensure staff and students are well-equipped and supported
• Help assist as needed in the management of facilities, grounds, and maintenance; custodial services; school activities and events, and transportation services.
• Confers with school leadership and site personnel and others regarding initiatives and programming. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or designated supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners. 
• Expert proficiency with Google, Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems 
• Ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time. 
• Ability to complete many tasks and projects with little or no guidance. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. 
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. 
• Able to maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information. Excellent judgment is essential. 
• Ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice.

WAGE AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position starting at $66,560 - $94,736 annually. Compensation is determined based on experience and education units; a competitive benefit package is included.

Schools in Action is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions

policies, employment practices, and all other operations shall not charge tuition, and shall

not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability,

religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.

Last updated on Dec 6, 2024