Education Technology Coordinator

Job Description

Harbor City International School is looking for candidates to fill the position of Education Technology Coordinator. This position ensures an excellent technology experience for students, teachers, and staff. The Education Technology Coordinator is flexible, highly organized and has a natural aptitude for learning new technologies.

The Education Technology Coordinator will do the following:

Information Technology Support:
Provide proactive technology support with a sense of urgency as needed
Conduct staff professional development and proactively research new training opportunities
Create technical training documentation and media for school digital tools
Maintain technology vendor relationships to effectively escalate issues, monitor product changes and coordinate overall utilization

Hardware Management:
Facilitate the ongoing management of Apple, Google and Windows devices in a K-12 setting
Manage and coordinate the continued operations of the physical security system, phone
equipment, wireless network and all other audio / visual devices throughout the school
Account for all school technology assets in an inventory database
Coordinate annual technology procurement and device refreshment cycles

Software Management:
Lead all logistics related to digital platform implementations including facilitating rosters and
coordinating licensing requirements.
Manage productivity platforms including PowerSchool and Google Workspace
Support administration of formative assessment platforms during student testing windows

Planning & Communication:
Work with school administrative assistant to ensure school completes effective data reporting from
PowerSchool while helping maintain school records in compliance with Data Privacy laws
Collaborate with school leadership to help meet digital learning objectives
Lead the HCIS Technology Team which may include teachers, staff and other school stakeholders
Track ongoing subscription and licensing costs for all technology resources

Assist the Director
Complete tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the school

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:
High school graduate
Technology support experience
Able to use and learn technical programs and data entry procedures
Organized, effective and efficient in work processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reliable attendance and work quality

Preferred
AA, BS or BA in information technology, computer science or related fields.
Familiar with the education industry and K-12 school operations
Experience managing databases and importing / exporting data sets
Experience coordinating wireless networks that host mobile devices
Experience supporting audio / visual equipment including during live events
Basic IT certifications a plus: CompTIA A+, Google, Microsoft, Apple, etc.

Desired Qualities:
Genuine passion for solving issues and researching sustainable solutions
Natural aptitude for learning new technologies and becoming the product expert
Highly organized and able to effectively communicate expectations across multiple projects
Flexible and even tempered in dealing with a variety of situations and having a sense of urgency as needed
Works as a team player; communicates and collaborates in a professional manner with peers
Seeks and incorporates feedback to continually improve practices

Institution Description

Harbor City International School is a college preparatory, public high school. We are a small community whose mission is to nurture a sense of belonging, insist upon academic excellence, and graduate global citizens who eagerly pursue knowledge and enrich their communities. We are located in downtown Duluth, MN and serve approximately 200 students in grades 9-12.

Application Instructions/Comments

Application requirements:
A cover letter stating your interest in the position, experience and skills and how they support our school mission statement.
A resume of work experience
3 letters of recommendation or references
School transcript(s), licenses, and/or certifications

Additional supporting material may be requested of finalists for this position.
Application review will begin early May, position will be open until filled. Hiring timeline.

Send application materials to:
Aryn Bergsven (abergsven@harborcityschool.org) and
Sarah Lindahl (slindahl@harborcityschool.org)
Subject line: Ed. Technology Coordinator Application