What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Integration and Support Specialist position at RANDOLPH SCHOOL?
Technology Integration and Support Specialist
Full-time, 12-month position
We’re looking for someone who:
- has a strong understanding of best practices for teaching and learning through technology
- is approachable and patient in their work with students and adults
- is organized and proactive – juggles deadlines and manages time effectively
- will commit to a school mission of seeking truth, building character, and nurturing all
- loves Huntsville…or would enjoy living in a mid-sized city ranked #1 by US News and World Report for its affordability, booming job market, and access to many activities including the arts and outdoors
Who we are:
At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live. The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 76-acre Garth campus. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.
The Tech Integration and Support Specialist is a primary point of contact for all digital technology needs within our community. This role provides frontline support for network access, VoIP phones, printers and copiers, client computers and tablets, classroom technology, A/V equipment, online academic services, and productivity software used by students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the Tech Integration & Support Specialist supports teachers in creating a technology rich classroom environment that elevates and expands the learning experience.
Primary job responsibilities include:
- Provide direct technology support for students and employees
- Microsoft Windows laptops and desktops
- Apple iPads
- Promethean ActivPanels
- Projectors, printers, copiers
- Instructure Canvas
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Provide technology training and integration guidance
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide technology-enhanced classroom instruction
- Provision and distribute devices and maintain an accurate device inventory
- Support software, services, and hardware
- Perform hardware repairs
- Manage Mosyle MDM and Promethean remote management platforms
- Collaborate with the technology team on larger projects
- Track and document issues and service requests via ticketing system
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an IT-related major
- Three or more years of related experience
- Strong customer service, troubleshooting, interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills, including understanding of best practices for teaching and learning through technology; familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Apple iPad platforms
- Understanding of the systems that support the day-to-day technology functions in schools
- Ability to function well both independently and in a team setting
- Displays effective task-switching and time management skills
- Familiarity with academic settings, preferred
As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.