What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Specialist (Teacher on Special Assignment) position at Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School is the first charter school to utilize the blended learning model in Las Vegas and the 2nd established charter school in the state of Nevada. We are a public school that is sponsored by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA). Our mix of online and in-class instruction, backed by an incredible staff, creates a K-12 educational journey that is effective and flexible enough to give kids with wide-ranging needs the foundation for success.
Our blended model of online schooling and in-class instruction only tells part of the story. We set out to create a culture of support. Our administrators and teachers believe in our kids. Our school environment is tailored to eliminate the obstacles that life sometimes puts between students and their education.
We are currently recruiting a full-time Teacher on Special Assignment – Systems Specialist (K-12). This is an 11-month licensed staff position. This position is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the school's technology infrastructure across all campuses to support a seamless learning environment for over 1,500 students and 150 staff members. The Systems Specialist administers enterprise systems, manages device inventory, supports end users, ensures network reliability and security, and coordinates compliance with state educational technology standards.
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in IT systems administration, preferably in an educational or multi-site, environment. Candidates must have a valid Nevada Department of Education teaching certification. The following technical certifications are preferred but not required: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Cisco CCNA, Google Workspace Administrator, Google Certified Administrator.
Odyssey Charter School maintains a competitive salary scale. Our salary scale ranges from $61,412 - $118,855, placement on the scale shall be based on your previous school-based contract amount. Our Board of Directors has approved a $10,000 recruitment incentive for the 2026/2027 school year. The first payment of the recruitment incentive of $5,000 will be issued in August and the second payment of $5,000 will be issued in January.
Our health insurance plan is aligned with the Clark County School District and we participate in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System. Odyssey’s licensed staff contract days are 7 hours and 11 minutes per day for full-time employees. Employees receive 15 sick days per year and Odyssey employees may bring over unused accrued sick time from your previous school district or public charter school within Nevada.
Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $61,412 - $118,855