Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, Rhode Island is a state school that prepares students with a technical skill set and training they can carry to future careers. Over 90% of graduates leave Davies with industry certification, with students choosing from across nine different career areas: Automotive Careers, Electrical, Machine Technology, Pre-Engineering, Biomanufacturing Technology, Education and Childcare, Health Careers, Hospitality Careers, and Graphics & Interactive Media. By providing hands-on training and career preparation, we not only help our students discover new passions, we help ensure each Davies graduate has the academic background and technical skills needed for future success.As a State of Rhode Island employee, you would be offered an array of benefits including benefits (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, vacation time, personal time, sick time, deferred compensation, legal assistance, on-site Pre-school with a discount, etc... This is a year round/12 month employee position.Davies is now hiring an IT Coordinator!Qualifications: -Knowledge of network & systems administration-Knowledge of R.I.D.E.
data collection and reporting requirements-Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in PK-12 IT Leadership and support (systems and hardware)-Bachelors degree in a technology related field-Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Create a comprehensive Technology Plan for addressing the schools current and future technological needs and school wide IT objectives-Maintains technology equipment and systems (ex. Surveillance cameras, badge control system, Cat 6 telecommunications wiring, etc) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administration/educational operations-Serve as the leader of the IT committee-Develop, recommend and administer IT policies and procedures-Ensure integrity and security for the intra and internet of the school; protect system from cyber threats-Establish and evaluate performance standards for the schools IT services-Support faculty and staff in the application of instructional and operational technologies -Coordinate and deliver professional development and training-Establish device specifications for the organizations hardware for employees and students-Stay abreast of latest developments in technology that may impact educational institutions (ex. AI, cyber security, etc)-Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and consultants-Complete and submit state and federal education reports and related grants (eRate funding) in an accurate, timely and efficient manner-Support state testing and standardized efforts-Knowledge and ability to support and troubleshoot the schools web based and internal systems-Perform other job related duties as assignedSupervises: -Data Systems Manager-Jr. Information Systems AdministratorSkills & Understanding Required: -Proven leadership skills on a school-wide level-Outstanding knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning-Ability to multitask and prioritize projects and initiatives-Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse set of people-Ability to make sound decisions under pressurePhysical Demands: -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and talk or hear. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Daily use of small and large motor skills applicable to the daily operation of a computer. Regularly interacts with staff, the public, and with other workers.
Regularly and essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with time constraints. Work Environment: -The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-Work environment consists of classrooms, ramps, and the ability to move throughout the facility; sometimes to other buildings. The noise level in this environment may be loud, dependent upon the activity level during the day and the location.