IT Specialist

ABOUT US

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of

high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools,

together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for

self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own

learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission

and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.

Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic operations staff who

★ Value collaboration with like-minded individuals who believe that education is activism.

★ Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic

excellence is the norm.

★ Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their

communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.

★ Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded

professional development program.

IT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Network Director of IT, the school IT specialist will

serve as the school's technology support by providing hardware, software and network support

services to the school and staff. To work effectively in this capacity, s/he must maintain good

communication with staff, and partnering organizations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

● Possesses knowledge of working with computer networks and related computer

applications in a school environment.

● Performs hardware maintenance tasks, such as re-imaging hard drives, repairing

hardware and deleting viruses.

● Conducts routine service functions in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing

component parts in school computers on-site.

● Troubleshoots all software installations, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Interactive

whiteboard software and security camera, etc.

● Provides technical expertise to maintain electronic devices currently in the building,

including computers, servers, printers, scanners, LCD projectors and Interactive

Whiteboards.

● Oversees work performed by Network system vendor support as necessary.

● Maintains inventory and prepares orders for computer and peripheral equipment

purchases.

● Participates in regular technology meetings with curriculum developers and other partner

organization staff to advise technology integration into classrooms.

● Advises the principal and instructional staff on technology needs and resources.

● Provides assistance to instructional and school support staff in resolving hardware and

software problems and recommends appropriate software corrections.

● Conducts technology related professional development for instructional and support

staff.

● Performs network maintenance tasks, such as wi-fi management, troubleshooting

network data lines and VOIP phone lines.

● Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting networks.

● Experience or accreditation with database management, and hardware repair and

installation.

Professional Responsibilities:

● Upholds the FLACS' mission, core beliefs, and

educational philosophy.

● Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness

and guide professional growth.

● Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a

common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.

● Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.

● Proactively moves to assist with and guide school team with IT understanding.

● The ability to act outside the box and cultivate new methods and approaches

Qualifications:

● High school diploma and at least 30 semester credits from an accredited college with

study in computer operations or related field of study and/or advanced coursework in

computer systems, networking and applications across MAC and PC platforms.

● One year of satisfactory full‐time experience in computer maintenance or repair,

mainframe and/or software or technical support.

● Prior work experience in an educational setting is a plus.

● Excellent time and attendance is required.

● NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and background check.

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to

race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status,

disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as

provided bylaw), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including

sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.