Technology Coordinator

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Breckenridge Public Schools is seeking a Technology Coordinator to oversee the district's technology information systems, planning, operations, security, purchasing, training, and data management. This role requires expertise in network systems administration to support infrastructure, servers, LAN/WAN, wireless, operating systems, and classroom hardware.

The candidate will work with staff across the district, ensuring robust security, data integrity, and effective IT governance for

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with staff, parents and students.
• Experience planning and managing IT budgets and purchases.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience with school district IT systems and device management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual technology budget.
• Oversee evaluation and acquisition of software/hardware.
• Assist in bid specifications for hardware/software.
• Complete E-rate forms to maximize discounts.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and manage contracts.
• Serve as Systems Administrator for key systems (Synergy, Google Workspace).
• Maintain hardware in classrooms and offices.
• Asset management and lifecycle procedures.
• Maintain server room security and backups.
• Develop policies and standards for technology operations.
• Respond to concerns from stakeholders to inform on policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Project management

Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT

Associate Degree in IT

2+ years of related experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Server(s)

GoGuardian

Securly

Job description

Job Description

Breckenridge Public Schools are currently seeking a Technology Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the school district's technology information systems including planning, operations, security, purchasing, training, maintenance, and data management. This position requires knowledge and experience with network systems administration to support the technology infrastructure and planning. The qualified candidate will have strong customer service skills and will work with our staff on all aspects of IT network systems, including but not limited to servers, LAN/WAN infrastructure, wireless connectivity, operating systems and building operation hardware and software. Aspects of the school district's technology information systems including planning, operations, security, purchasing, training, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual technology budget that reflects the District's evolving technology infrastructure, hardware and software needs.
• Supervise the evaluation and acquisition of software and hardware to support instructional and business needs of the District.
• Participate in the writing of bid specifications for hardware and software solutions as required.
• Complete E-rate annual forms to maximize E-rate eligible discounts.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and manage technology-related contracts.
• Perform or oversee the role of Systems Administrator for multiple systems including Student Information System (Synergy), Google Workspace (formerly Google Apps for Education), and other databases as needed.
• Perform or oversee the installation and maintenance of software to support instructional and business needs of the District.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of hardware devices in classrooms and offices throughout the District.
• Provide for asset management of technology equipment, including maintaining support contracts, inventory, and disposal services of end-of-life equipment.
• Maintain server room security and safety; maintain necessary backup and recovery procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of administrative procedures, directives and board policies related to technology.
• Recommend district information policies, plans, guidelines and standards that pertain to technological operations.
• Establish and maintain procedures to utilize software and hardware licensing requirements.
• Respond to concerns of parents, students, citizens and staff to increase understanding of policies and practices to keep them informed and involved with school district technology
• On call for service interruptions

Equipment

Perform duties using personal computers, servers, switches, scanners and printers, and related equipment.

Work Schedule

Eleven months per year

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district locations to repair hardware, install software and assist end users.

Education & Background

• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, education, or related field or
• Associates Degree in Information Technology or related fieldplus experience or
• 2 or more years of experience in closely related field.

Experience

• Experience administering a broad range of technology systems and supporting a K-12 school preferred.
• Expertise in Google Workspace,Microsoftservers and applications, end to end student safety and device management programs (ie Securly, GoGuardian).
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience working with adults and students of various age groups preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to use with internal and external users/customers, ability to organize, multitask and prioritize, attention to detail, ability to recruit, train, and manage student workers.
• Dependable, friendly, flexible, adaptive, punctual, detail-oriented, knowledge of educational technology and security.
• Innovative thinker, open to exploring current and future trends defining educational technology and usage.

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Superintendent

COMPENSATION

Salary and benefits depending on education and/or experience.