Work at McGillis

The McGillis School, an established, independent K-8 school in Salt Lake City, Utah has an opening for a full-time non-teaching Technology Manager beginning as soon as possible. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

 

Our mission is to educate children and instill in our students a love of learning and the abilities to think critically, live ethically, and appreciate the value of each individual.  Our school is built on the premise that diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. As a school founded on Jewish values, culture, and history, we understand how vital it is to hear, understand, and learn from those who have been marginalized. We believe a diverse, inclusive community is essential to a rich educational experience, and we support each person in our community to reach their full potential. Commitment to this work is crucial for the long-term viability and success of our school. 

 

The Technology Manager ensures that the School’s technology platforms and infrastructure are reliable, manageable and effective for educational and administrative needs. This position reports to the Director of Operations and routinely collaborates with the leadership team, school personnel, students and parents to plan, implement, and support the School’s technology needs.

 

The successful candidate will possess keen problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively and independently, strong organizational and communication skills, and a professional presence. 

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems, LAN/WLAN, firewall, ISPs, and infrastructure cabling
• Configure, deploy, and support a variety of end-user hardware and software, including MacOS, iOS, ChromeOS, Apple devices, and Chromebooks
• Address technical issues and requests courteously, promptly, and efficiently for faculty, staff, students, parents, and guests
• Educate/train users by guiding and empowering them to solve problems independently while also supporting their growth
• Provide in-classroom support of devices, applications, and educational technologies
• Develop internal technical and end-user documentation
• Monitor and report inappropriate user account activity on the School’s network, systems, or equipment
• Provide AV support as necessary for presentations and events
• Maintain hardware inventory and evaluate software & hardware replacement needs 
• Evaluate new software, applications, and hardware interoperability with school infrastructure
• Ensure network usability and security; execute network projects involving installation, repairs, upgrades, and replacement of infrastructure devices
• Make recommendations to leadership regarding purchasing and technology project plans as needed 
• Participate in duties as assigned, attend meetings to contribute positively to the overall school community
• Participate in continued technical professional development

 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of working experience in a technology related field
• Bachelor's degree in a technology related field preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong ability to recognize, identify, diagnose, and resolve a wide range of complex software and hardware problems
• Broad experience with Apple products and recent experience managing MacOS, iOS and tvOS devices 
• Ability to assess, implement, and maintain effective network and data security 
• Experience supporting firewall devices, network, WiFi, VPN, device management
• Customer service mindset, comfortable assisting others, has an easy-to-understand manner when working with all users
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well and independently in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment

 

Preferred Experience:

• Working in a school environment
• Cisco Meraki switches and WAPs
• Palo Alto
• MDM, specifically JAMF
• Administration of G-Suite
• Learning Management Systems and educational apps and software platforms

Interested candidates should apply here.

The McGillis School is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic substitute educators to work with students in grades K to 8 on a per diem basis. Certification and 3-5 years teaching experience preferred. The most desirable candidates will also be able to demonstrate proficiency using digital and online platforms for remote instruction as well as proven effectiveness as a classroom teacher in a brick-and-mortar setting.

 

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Willing to be contacted for coverage the morning of placement
• Must be able to work the full school day of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Support the teacher by implementing the daily curriculum for assigned grade level
• Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a safe environment for all students

 

Interested candidates should apply here.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Melinda Kaufman, Director of Academic Affairs, at mkaufman@mcgillisschool.org

 

In tandem with excellent teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to embrace fully and convey effectively the qualities described in McGillis’s Purpose-Mission-Values statement, Diversity statement, and Core Program statement.

 

The McGillis School is built on the premise that diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. We believe a diverse, inclusive community is essential to a rich educational experience, and we support each person in our community to reach their full potential. This support especially extends to our teaching faculty. We offer competitive pay and benefits and have a strong commitment for supporting the professional development of our employees. We encourage applicants who feel McGillis’s values resonate strongly with them to apply.