St. Mark Catholic School in Southwest Ranches, Florida has an opening for a qualified Director of Technology for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. S/he provides IT support, guidance, and direction for the use of technology in the school, understands how all the hardware, software, policies, and procedures fit together in the school’s technology implementation, troubleshoots, helps teachers, staff, administrators, and students use technology more effectively. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Functions and Responsibilities include:

• Manages all technological equipment in the school including iPads, Macs, servers, workstations, software, printers, security cameras, access control gates, telephones, internet, network infrastructure, and digital security.
• Configures all wireless devices for remote use and ensures adherence to school policies.
• Manages network switch with segmentations, cloud wireless and firewalls.
• Maintain inventory of hardware and related peripherals.
• Ensures all equipment is used correctly and in accordance with school policy.
• Provides five-year plan on equipment replacement, software upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Assists the Principal in the implementation of the school’s technology plan.
• Reviews and negotiates contract information with current and future vendors and ensures contracts are honored and school resources optimized.
• Coordinates and oversees the procedures to ensure regular system backups on a timely basis.
• Maintains software library and necessary documentation to include, but not to be limited to, network wiring, hardware, and software.
• Ensures software in the school is properly licensed and maintains related records.
• Assists in the formulation of policies and procedures relative to the technological needs of the school and reports any issues arising from school policy.
• Coordinates and directs the technology team to network microcomputers to mainframe computers.
• Facilitates staff participation in the evaluation and selection of new software, hardware, and materials to support instructional objectives.
• Oversees the maintenance of the school database system (AdminPlus Rediker, Canvas, Google Workspace and Apple School systems).
• Oversees the maintenance and update of the school's social media and web pages and works collaboratively with the Director of Admissions and Marketing.
• Provide training in the use of technology to all staff and faculty.
• Encourages students to develop skills in the use of instructional technology resources.
• Coordinates use of technology with all school personnel.
• Researches and investigates the latest trends and developments in academic software and hardware used for education.
• Works collaboratively with the LTI’s (Learning Technology Instructors) and assists them in the implementation of Apple technology within the classroom.
• Maintains current information concerning student access.
• Assists, when needed, any general parish technology support.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Technology.
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills with proficiency in use of instructional technologies.
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Proficiency in Apple Technologies, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have a professional demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must have knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.

To apply: Send resume with cover letter addressed to Teresita Wardlow, Principal.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Southwest Ranches, FL 33330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person