Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Opportunity:

Wakefield School, located in The Plains, Virginia, seeks an IT Specialist and Google for Education Administrator to serve as a member of its staff. The IT Specialist would serve as the primary Google for Education Administrator and tech support service, providing daily on-site support in coordination with a remote help desk contractor, including regular maintenance and updating of computers and printers, and assistance with acquisition and deployment of new devices. 

Wakefield School provides a dynamic and engaging school environment and this role is critical to the success of our students, faculty, and staff. In addition to a network, copy machines, and employee computers (largely Windows-based), Wakefield School hosts an active array of technologies including an iPad/Chromebook program for students SmartBoards and interactive displays in classrooms, tech labs with PCs and Macbooks running Adobe Creative Suite, and a Design Lab with 3D printers, laser cutter, and film equipment. Responsibilities may vary according to a candidate’s experience, interests, and professional growth. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the Google Workspace for Education Administrator administering the domain, organizations, users, and groups, including security settings, access permissions, and matriculation for G Suite for Education.

Integrate network domain management through Microsoft Active Directory with primary off-site network management

Administer third-party add-ons and Google integrations including but not limited to Grammarly, and Go Guardian.

Device management including Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, and iPads

Design and develop Google sites, including faculty sites

Support the design and development of school portals

Provide Help Desk support and handle tech requests (e.g., projection, printing, wifi, database, portal access, and password management).

Contribute to the support and ongoing evaluation of the school technology plan.

Purchase, install, and provide logistical support for hardware and software to enhance technology use in the educational setting.

Create help documents and protocols to support the use of technology on campus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. in Computer Science and/or 3+ years of experience in a school setting.

Extensive experience with G Suite for Education administration.

Proficient computer user with knowledge of troubleshooting methods.

Experience with databases, Veracross or other school learning management systems a plus.

Ability to relate effectively to faculty, staff, students, and families and work collaboratively.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, leadership, and organizational skills.

Demonstrates discretion in all school interactions.

Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to employment@wakefieldschool.org. New to the workforce applicants are welcome to apply. 

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