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Educational Technology & Systems Manager

Castilleja School · Palo Alto, CA · 4 wk ago
On-siteEducation$115k–$130k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Partner with teachers to support effective and thoughtful use of technology in teaching and learning
  • Provide just-in-time support for classroom technology and instructional tools
  • Lead the implementation and support of academic technology initiatives in coordination with the Director of Technology
  • Support use of core platforms (Google Workspace, Toddle, and other instructional tools)
  • Help pilot and support emerging technologies, including AI tools for teaching and learning
  • Step in to provide continuity of instructional support when the Director of Technology is focused on operational or construction priorities
  • Administer and support core systems, including:
    • Google Workspace (basic administration)
    • Other core school platforms (e.g., Veracross and Toddle)
  • Assist with device management as needed
  • Serve as an escalation point for help desk issues
  • Troubleshoot issues related to:
    • Device and application issues
    • User access issues
    • Classroom technology and connectivity
  • Aid in maintaining system documentation and basic configuration standards
  • Cook up with the outsourced Systems/Security Consultant on escalated or complex issues
  • Mentor and support the Help Desk / Support Specialist
  • Assist in triaging and prioritizing support tickets
  • Identify patterns in support requests and recommend process improvements
  • Help build and maintain documentation, workflows, and knowledge base resources
  • Support small to mid-sized technology projects
  • Contribute to smooth technology operations during campus transitions & temporary campus use

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, and educational technology experience
  • Experience with Google Workspace in an administrative or advanced user capacity
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across devices, applications, and user access issues
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially when working with educators
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment

Preferred

  • Experience in a K–12 school environment
  • Familiarity with Veracross or similar student information systems
  • Experience with device management (e.g., Mosyle or similar MDM)
  • Understanding of identity and access management (SSO, provisioning)
  • Experience supporting or implementing instructional technology tools
  • Interest in or experience with AI tools in education

Important Qualities Include

  • Service-oriented and highly responsive
  • Comfortable working across both technical and instructional domains
  • Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical users
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Organized and proactive, with attention to documentation and process
  • Curious and adaptable, especially in a rapidly evolving technology landscape

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to the Director of Technology
  • Works closely with:
    • Director of Technology (academic tech & strategy)
    • Manager of Technology Operations
    • Help Desk / Support Specialist (mentorship & escalation)

Compensation Range

  • $115,000 - $130,000

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