EPA Employment Opportunity for Technology Director

Eden Park Academy

Job Description: Media and Technology Director

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Job Goal:

• To improve the overall quality of education received by students, staff, and the school community through the use of technology.
• To assist in the marketing of Eden Park Academy through digital media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher with emphasis in Information Technology or Media Communications with work-related experience and/or training in educational technology.
• Strong understanding and work experience in maintaining technology infrastructure/systems
• Certified (trainer/user levels) in Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Logic software
• Knowledgeable in film equipment, i.e., video cameras, lighting, sound, etc.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of hardware components and their functions.
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental network design and common network operating systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware and software when appropriate.
• Use multi-media equipment and applications, basic software applications and common operating systems.
• Ability to evaluate, model, and support the effective integration of technology in the classroom.
• Display competency with administrative and instructional applications of technology.
• Possess the ability to implement new technologies.
• Plan and implement training programs.
• Develop appropriate training materials for school personnel.
• Review and approve all system technology purchases to assure compatibility.
• Participate in writing grant applications and proposals for acquisition of technology equipment and software for the school.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and recommend hardware and software purchases and replacement.
• Maintain an inventory of technology in the school.
• Install computers and related equipment throughout the school.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (actual salary is dependent on qualifications)
• Health Insurance

Additional Information: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Eden Park Academy has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, the Media and Technology Director from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings according to demands of the role and tasks. In accordance with applicable laws and Eden Park policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.