State of Rhode Island

IT COORDINATOR

9 June 2024
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£74449 - £111671 / year

Job Description

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

? Create a comprehensive Technology Plan for addressing the school’s current and future technological needs and school wide IT objectives
? Maintains technology equipment and systems (ex. Surveillance cameras, badge control system, Cat 6 telecommunications wiring, etc…) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administration/educational operations
? Serve as the leader of the IT committee ? Develop, recommend and administer IT policies and procedures
? Ensure integrity and security for the intra and internet of the school; protect system from cyber threats
? Establish and evaluate performance standards for the school’s IT services
? Support faculty and staff in the application of instructional and operational technologies
? Coordinate and deliver professional development and training
? Establish device specifications for the organization’s hardware for employees and students
? Stay abreast of latest developments in technology that may impact educational institutions (ex. AI, cyber security, etc…)
? Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and consultants
? Complete and submit state and federal education reports and related grants (eRate funding) in an accurate, timely and efficient manner
? Support state testing and standardized efforts
? Knowledge and ability to support and troubleshoot the school’s web based and internal systems
? Perform other job related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications for Appointment

Qualifications
? Knowledge of network & systems administration
? Knowledge of R.I.D.E. data collection and reporting requirements
? Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in PK-12 IT Leadership and support (systems and hardware)
? Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.

Supervises
? Data Systems Manager
? Jr. Information Systems Administrator Skills & Understanding Required
? Proven leadership skills on a school-wide level
? Outstanding knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning
? Ability to multitask and prioritize projects and initiatives
? Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse set of people

Physical Demands
? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and talk or hear. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Daily use of small and large motor skills applicable to the daily operation of a computer. Regularly interacts with staff, the public, and with other workers. Regularly and essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with time constraints.

Work Environment
? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? Work environment consists of classrooms, ramps, and the ability to move throughout the facility; sometimes to other buildings. The noise level in this environment may be loud, dependent upon the activity level during the day and the location.

Terms of Employment
Salary: Established by the Director under the direction of the Board of Trustees.
Benefits: Align to State of RI healthcare plan and other benefits in accordance with the standards recognized by the Board of Regents’ Personnel Policy Manual and applicable RI State Personnel Rules.
Work year: 12 Months.
Workweek: Hours agreed upon by immediate supervisor; based on standard workweek.


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