K-12 Education IT Lead & Tech Solutions

Manhattan Charter School for the Curious Minds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Charter School is seeking a Technology Specialist to lead and oversee all technology within the school, ensuring secure, reliable hardware, software, and network systems that support teaching and operations.

The successful candidate will implement educational technology, support staff and students, manage IT tickets, and coordinate E-Rate and vendor relations while aligning with the school's mission and privacy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years IT support, network administration, or ed-tech experience.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks in a school setting.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace for Education, SIS, and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure technology infrastructure including servers, networks, and devices.
• Provide timely IT support to staff and students; manage help desk tickets.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to integrate technology into teaching.
• Ensure FERPA/COPPA compliance and data privacy practices.
• Lead E-Rate planning and vendor management.

Skills

IT support experience

Education technology advocacy

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving and multitasking

Commitment to nonprofit mission

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

SIS (Student Information Systems)

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Windows/MacOS/Chromebook environments

Job description

Manhattan Charter School is seeking a Technology Specialist to lead and oversee all technology within the school, ensuring secure, reliable hardware, software, and network systems that support teaching and operations.

The successful candidate will implement educational technology, support staff and students, manage IT tickets, and coordinate E-Rate and vendor relations while aligning with the school's mission and privacy goals.