Technology Integration Manager

Milwaukee Academy of Science; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Academy of Science seeks a Technology Integration professional to oversee the integration, administration, and maintenance of educational technology across campuses. This role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple high-leverage tasks, with frequent travel between campuses.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Operations Officer, you will lead Google Workspace training, develop the Digital Learning Plan, collaborate with staff, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience preferred.
• Technology integration and management leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain inventory of technology stockroom and request purchases as needed.
• Support hardware management and repair of school devices.
• Update staff on technology policies and training, including parent/student handbook.
• Lead district-level Google Workspace training and support staff use of tools.
• Develop and monitor the Digital Learning Plan and its implementation.
• Plan current and long-range program implementation and represent MAS at conferences.
• Provide professional development on technology integration using school data.

Skills

Google Workspace

Google Admin Console

Gmail

Google Calendar

Clever

PowerSchool

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clever

PowerSchool

Google Workspace

Google Drive

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supervisor: Director of School Operations

Department: District

Classification: Exempt

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving nearly 1,700 scholars in downtown Milwaukee. The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level. African American students comprise 99% of the student body, and over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced meals. Regardless of student background and external factors, MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments.

Job Summary:

The Technology Integration, at the direction of the Chief Compliance and Operations Officer, oversees the integration, administration, and maintenance of educational technology systems within the district. This includes supporting staff with managing hardware and software resources, ensuring secure and accessible digital learning environments, and providing regular communication on tech updates and best practices. The role requires strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple high-leverage and time-sensitive tasks, with frequent travel between campuses to support in-person needs. This person should have a track record of effectively supporting staff development, while identifying challenges and proactively looking for solutions.

I. Position Relationships:

Reports to: Chief Compliance and Operations Officer

Coordinates with: District team and academy leaders, Teachers and other staff, and the Technology Systems Administrator

II. Position Responsibilities:

School Operations Management

• Organize and maintain inventory of technology stockroom, requesting additional purchases as needed
• Support the Technology Systems Administrator with management and repair of school devices and other hardware
• Assist in updating and training staff on the parent/student handbook, specifically in the realm of appropriate technology use
• Follow all policies, procedures, and laws and seek clarification when needed
• Request and allocate supplies, equipment, and materials as needed

Technology Integration Leadership

• Serve as the district-level Google Suite expert in providing training, consultation, etc. to staff to utilize Google tools effectively.
• Establish, support, and participate in collaborative teams that focus on integrating technology skills and standards for students
• Develop and monitor the district’s Digital Learning Plan and monitor its implementation for effectiveness in meeting school and department goals
• Research, curate, and make adoption recommendations for educational technology resources for staff
• Collect, analyze, make recommendations, and adjust practices and strategies based on data such as student achievement, student/teacher surveys, course access, etc.
• Plan for current and long-range program implementation
• Serve as a district representative at educational technology conferences, working groups, local networks, etc.
• Generate creative solutions to aid MAS in fulfilling its mission and vision and mobilize others to do so as well
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Compliance and Operations Officer, C-level staff, School Administration, or Technology Systems Administrator
• Provide, create, plan, and identify vision-aligned professional development opportunities for technology integration informed by current student, classroom, staff, and school data
• Assess completion of delegated tasks and progress on related goals
• Anticipate needs as applicable and develop timely solutions

III. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Proficiency in Clever, PowerSchool, and Google Workspace for Education, with expertise in Google Admin Console, Gmail, and Google Calendar
• Communicate school goals, learning expectations, challenges, improvement plans, and progress to all stakeholders in a variety of formats and approaches
• Consistently respond to contact from staff in a timely and meaningful way
• Manage change by developing workable implementation plans, communicating changes effectively and overcoming resistance, and monitoring transition and evaluating results
• Consistently model positive professional and ethical behavior and take swift action when inappropriate conduct or practice is reported or observed
• Create time efficiencies to maximize focus on goals, priorities, and deadlines
• Solicit feedback and use feedback to improve personal, school, and student performance
• Apply initiative and persistence to achieve school expected goals
• Develop productive school-community partnerships, including those with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to improve technology integration
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Support organization's goals and values

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of three years successful teaching experience preferred; technology integration and management leadership and professional development experience preferred

Mental, Emotional, and Physical Demands, and Environmental Factors:

Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure; ability to function at a high level in a high-paced environment

Language Ability:

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from all stakeholders in a variety of formats; ability to communicate school goals, learning expectations, challenges, improvement plans, and progress in a variety of formats.

Computer Skills:

At a minimum, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Outlook.

Certificates and Licenses: