Administrative Jobs

TECH SPECIALIST

Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering is seeking a technology assistant to grow with us!

Our technology platform next year will include 100 Windows and MAC laptops in mobile carts, several dozen desktop machines, mounted Smartboard/LCD Projectors in every classroom, a MAC sServer hosting roaming student profiles, a remote dedicated Linux (Cent-OS/cPanel) web server  running the Drupal CMS, and multiple cloud-based applications including Google Apps for Education, and Renaissance Math.  Our language lab also utilizes a school-hosted server installation of Rosetta Stone.

Typical work tasks for this position will include, but is not limited to:

·      Working with / training student technology team to refurbish home computers for families in need.

·      Regular (daily) checking and straightening of laptop carts and language lab, identifying needed repairs on machines and chargers.

·      Maintaining a well organized and secure technology inventory,  including digital cameras and voice recorders.

·      Maintaining rechargeable battery stock.

·      Ordering parts, identifying warranty status of machines, working with NYCDOE helpdesk / ASI to ensure timely repairs.

·      Imaging / re-imaging of laptop hard drives using Symantec Ghost.

·      Optimizing performance and security-settings of Mac user profiles on the network.

·      Installing or reconfiguring software on multiple computers.

·      Troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues.

·      Maintaining classroom and office printers in coordination with NYCDOE help desk / ASI.

·      Maintaining toner / parts stock for classroom and office printers and photocopiers.

·      Setting up new user profiles in Windows Server, Google Apps, Drupal CMS,  and Rosetta Stone.

·      Responding password reset / account troubleshooting requests from parents, students, and staff.

·      Identifying new technology needs in coordination with the Principal.

·      Responding in real-time to emergent classroom technology needs.

·      Investigating complaints of inappropriate technology use.

Preferred Qualifications

·      Fluent in English (required).

·      A technical degree and/or appropriate Microsoft training certificates.

·      Highly proficient MS Office and Google Apps user.

·      Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of LAN and wireless computer networks and network hardware familiarity with Windows Server.

·      Environment and management of user rights (group policy) and profiles.

·      Familiarity with mass disk-imaging (Ghost, etc.) on a variety of
hardware platforms.

·      Experience performing basic computer troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs.

·      Strong interpersonal skills.

·      Web design or online content management experience.

·      A track record of professionalism and reliability

·      Willingness to get NYCDOE fingerprinting and ability to pass background check

  Thanks for your interest!