IT Manager

REPORTS TO: Head of School

STATUS: Exempt/Salaried

DIRECT REPORTS: No

SALARY: $60-68,ooo

About Montessori Academy of Broward

Montessori Academy of Broward (MAB), located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, is seeking a motivated and dynamic IT Manager, who is committed to ensuring student achievement for all students in the classroom. Our students at Montessori Academy are held to very high expectations regarding both academic achievement and character development. A successful candidate must have the unyielding belief that all children can and must succeed.

Purpose of Role

The IT Manager facilitates the integration of digital tools and best practices into instruction and administrative systems. Both a big-picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the IT Manager engages with administrators, educators, parents and students, and IT contractors to extend responsible and creative use of technology for MAB.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with International Schools Partnership (ISP, the parent company of MAB), and the school leadership team to develop and implement a strategic vision for using technology in both the academic and infrastructural areas.
• Manage all administrative facets of technology programs and services within the school, encompassing infrastructure deployment and upkeep, as well as providing guidance and assistance to educators and staff in utilizing various technological tools.
• Provide current, cutting-edge information to support decision-making on academic and administrative technology matters.
• Conduct thorough troubleshooting and maintenance activities, discerning whether issues require external assistance or can be resolved internally.
• Coordinate and integrate ISP-wide policies and technical requirements, and ensure these policies are effectively applied by working with IT contractors and in-house employees as needed.
• Ensure that all educators and students have access to the appropriate technology tools to perform their tasks with the best possible efficiency and ease of access.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Requirements

• B.S. or Equivalent Degree in the field of Computer/Technology.
• 7 years’ experience in the field of technology, preferably 3 years of experience in a technology leadership position.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 platform, Azure AD environment, networking, scripting, and IP Phones.
• Root cause analyses and technical troubleshooting.
• Writing technical requirements.
• Project management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer focus, and collaborative leadership.

E-Verify Participation:

ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

MAB & ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

MAB & ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

MAB & ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

MAB & ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Pembroke Pines, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person