(NAME-MCE) Middle School Educational Technology Support Specialist 07-08

[Wendy Russell]

NOTICE

August 9, 2007

 

Professional Opportunity:  Middle School Educational Technology Support Specialist 07-08

 

Lakeside School is an independent coeducational day school offering a broad curriculum in the liberal arts. Founded in 1919, the school enrolls 778 students in grades 5 through 12 from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds.

The mission of Lakeside School is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of lifelong learning. 

 

This will be a full-time, year-round, overtime eligible (nonexempt) instructional support/staff appoint-ment. The position requires repetitive work, standing/sitting, walking to other parts of campus, and lifting and reaching with bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

 

Responsibilities. The Middle School Educational Technology Support Specialist, reporting to Lakeside School's Director of Technology, will provide technical hardware/software support to Middle School faculty, staff, and students. Support includes configuration/installation of new Wintel-based machines and programs; diagnosis and repair of hardware/software problems; and coordinating major repairs with outside vendors. The primary goal of the position is to keep student laptops at peak functionality. Specific responsibilities include: (a) configuring and installing new hardware and software, troubleshooting and solving operational issues prior to installation, and helping to plan major hardware deployments; (b) diagnosing and repairing problems with hardware and software, and upgrading both for security and performance; (c) coordinating major repairs with outside retail repair facilities; (d) assisting students, faculty, and staff in routine computer use, acting as a "help desk," providing technical expertise, and advising on laptop/computer care and maintenance; (e) staying current with technology industry trends; (f) providing laptop and desktop computer classes to Middle School students. In addition, the position may support script-based on-line applications such as Moodle, Powerboard, and Media Wiki. 

 

Qualifications. Candidates should have a four-year college degree (BA or BS; a computer-related degree or equivalent certification will be preferred), and must have experience installing, configuring, trouble-shooting, and repairing Windows-based computers (including expertise in Windows XP) and in handling repair depot processes and inventory practices. Applicants must have facility with Microsoft Office applications on a PC platform; superior organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. References must attest to the person's attention to details, accuracy, and deadlines. Experience working in an educational setting, teaching early adolescents, managing computer networks, and working with Macintosh and Linux operating systems and/or PHP-based applications will be preferred. References should speak to the candidate's ability to maintain an approachable, pleasant and effective working relationship with students and staff; and his/her capacity to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.  

 

Salary/Benefits. Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of peer schools both locally and nationwide. Individual salary levels-negotiable depending on education and experience-are very competitive. A full benefits package includes TIAA/CREF retirement and generous medical/dental coverage and equals the best plans in private industry. 

 

Application Process. Applicants should call 206/440-2763 to request an application form or should download an application form from www.lakesideschool.org <http://www.lakesideschool.org/> , and should submit this with a resumé to Lakeside School Employment, Lakeside School, 14050 First Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington  98125-3099, or e-mail the materials to jobs at lakesideschool.org. This position is open until filled. Lakeside School is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to diversify its workplace.