System Administrator

About Us

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students in a vibrant learning community of 17 state-of-the-art buildings in west-central Ohio. We value the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. Our academic and extracurricular programs aim to ensure social and emotional learning growth, offering a wealth of opportunities including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center—a digital learning lab with activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields (a plus)
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, and MDM platforms to manage macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows devices or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and other regulations surrounding staff and student data privacy

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and ensure the reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing issues, and assessing impact
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgraded IT infrastructure
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Handle capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

This contracted position works 234 days per year, 8 hours per day.

Pay

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated SASO/SAST Agreement and increases with experience and education. Refer to the current agreement for pay details for the 2025-26 school year.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for contracted employees
• Professional development opportunities