What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Coordinator position at I Dream Big Academy Charter School?
Technology Coordinator
Job Description
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Position Title
Technology Coordinator
Direct Reports
Director of Operations
Certificated Role
No
Salary Range
Based on Experience according to the Board Approved Salary Scale
Assignment Category
Regular, Full-Time: 11-month
Start Date
2025-2026 Instructional School Year
About I Dream Big Academy Charter School
I Dream Big Academy Charter School is a visionary learning community dedicated to reimagining education through personalized learning, student agency, and real-world experiences. Inspired by the Big Picture Learning model, we believe education should be built around students’ passions and interests, fostering their growth as creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and engaged citizens. As a startup charter school, we seek educators who are ready to innovate, collaborate, and lead in a dynamic environment.
Join us in redefining education and empowering students to Dream Big!
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking individual to serve as Technology Coordinator who will manage the technology infrastructure and resources of the organization, work with other departments to ensure technology is supporting their respective needs, provide technical support to staff, and manage technology projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help teachers and staff to use technology for teaching and learning purposes, train and educate teachers on new technology tools and software programs and manage and maintain the school's hardware and software systems, such as computers, printers, and network connections.
- Evaluate new technology systems, study schematics and specifications, run diagnostic tests, and perform troubleshooting for inconsistencies and guide end-users for the system processes.
- Provide IT support to the staff and contractors of the school, manage server applications, cloud-based services, and portable devices, restore lost data, and create instructions for program installation sequences.
- Act as a liaison between the operations team and the school, ensuring a collaborative and supportive network for student success.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop a culture of shared leadership and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for all technology-related questions and tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for reimagining education and a commitment to student-centered, personalized learning approaches.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (required)
- Strong ability to build relationships in an entrepreneurial, innovative setting.
- Commitment to ensuring all students, staff, and faculty are valued and supported.
- Willingness to collaborate, take initiative, and problem-solve in a startup school environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage families and community partners in the learning process.
- Strong working knowledge of IT-related areas such as networking, cybersecurity, various hardware/software, and troubleshooting.
NICE TO-HAVES
- Sense of humility, urgency, and customer service mindset
- Strong ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly
- Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of operational excellence
- Unwavering commitment to I Dream Big Charter’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of IDB students, families, and staff
WHY JOIN I DREAM BIG ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- Be part of a groundbreaking school that puts students at the center of their learning.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Engage in professional growth opportunities focused on educational innovation and leadership.
- Help shape the future of education by developing authentic, meaningful learning experiences for students.