Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Department of Arts Education (DAE) works to ensure that every Chicago Public Schools student receives a high-quality arts education by creating conditions at the classroom, school, district, and state levels that allow the arts to grow and flourish.

Job Summary:

The part-time/temporary Arts Technology Support position will assist with the coordination of the RE: ALIZE program, working with and supporting student participants, Teaching Artists, and administrative staff in their use of technology platforms, software, and devices. This is a part-time/temporary position that will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 25 hours per week for an anticipated period of 1 school year beginning in July 2024 and finishing in May 2025, with the possibility of extension, per program need. During the school year, program days will include Monday - Friday of each week. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position. This role will report to the RE: ALIZE Program Manager.

The part-time/temporary Arts Technology Support position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

· Assist with the coordination of RE:ALIZE-owned technology devices and equipment:

oLead device upkeep and inventory, including a maintenance schedule, warranty services, software licenses, and supply inventory.

oOversee device distribution, user training, and collection, ensuring all devices are prepared and ready for students and Teaching Artists each day of the program.

oProvide day-to-day support for RE: ALIZE operations, special events, and showcases, and assist with the resolution of technology issues for RE:ALIZE staff and student participants

·Maintain and activate the RE:ALIZE Digital Lab, including:

oProvide training and ongoing support to Teaching Artists on how to leverage technology within their studios

oEnsure the digital lab remains open and available to students during program hours in support of students in learning how technology tools can support their artistic practice

·Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technology problems; contact appropriate personnel/resources to assist with resolving complex issues when necessary

·Serve as a workshop facilitator for students as needed in the event ofTeaching Artist absences

·Liaise with building security, Wells Staff/Faculty, and community members, as well as RE:ALIZE volunteers and guests (ex: guest speakers, master class hosts, visiting college staff, etc.)

·Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the part-time/temporary Arts Technology Support position must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

·Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required

·Master’s degree or active enrollment in a graduate program in arts and technology, or other related field of study, preferred

Experience Required:

·Minimum of three (3) years of work experience with arts and technology integration, including the following, is required:

oOne (1) year of experience troubleshooting in Mac OS and Windows OS environments, working with inventory management systems and equipment such as microphones, soundboards, digital cameras, lighting equipment, and video is preferred

oExperience working with software and technology equipment such as MacOS, iPadOS, Chromebooks, G Suite for Education, and arts software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, GarageBand, Soundtrap, and iMovie

oExperience working with students in an educational setting

oExperience troubleshooting general technical issues, and/or providing technical support/guidance in the use of technology

·Experience as a working artist, strongly preferred

·Experience working in education or student programming preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·Capable of consistently demonstrating a professional and positive demeanor while ensuring confidentiality in matters related to both students and the RE:ALIZE program.

·Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals (ex: students, staff, and leadership)

·Capable of designing clear, understandable, and repeatable systems for maintaining the organization and integrity of technical equipment and related resources

·Proficiency in SmartSheet data platform

·Ability to effectively articulate and communicate complex technology-related concepts in non-technical terms to users with varying technology skill-levels

·Knowledge and understanding of best practices and applicable technologies related to teaching and learning in the arts

·Ability to maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively across departments in order to collectively share and build expertise and resources in a continuously changing field

·Ability to remain informed and up-to-date on new technologies/software and innovations in the field and ability to suggest opportunities for professional development, preferred

·Understanding of Mobile Device Management systems such as Jamf and Google Admin Console, preferred

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

· Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. This Chicago residency requirement does not apply to part-time/temporary positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

· Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.