IT Specialist

St. Mark Catholic School is seeking a part-time IT Specialist to join our team. The IT Specialist plays an essential role within the school and supports the daily work of faculty, staff, and students, as well as consulting on long-term projects and assisting Church staff as needed. The ideal candidate will possess both technical and interpersonal skills, especially fundamental knowledge regarding hardware, software, and networking technologies. The IT Specialist must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, both technical and non-technical, as well as parents and students. The IT Specialist must also be service-oriented and respectful of our school’s Catholic mission and values.

St. Mark is an award-winning Catholic school in Vienna, Virginia, serving approximately 350 students in grades PK-8. All students in grades 1 – 8 purchase their own Chromebooks through the school, teachers are issued school-owned laptops, and all classrooms have Promethean ActivPanels as well as desktop computers. The school IT Specialist is responsible for keeping accurate records of all inventory, the issuance of all electronics, as well as the maintenance and security of all equipment. You can learn more about our school at our website: https://www.saintmarkcatholicschool.org

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Experience in a professional setting troubleshooting hardware, software, enterprise networks, and administrative software.
• Ability to carry and install computers, peripherals, cables, and powercords; comfortable using ladders, hand tools, and power tools as needed for equipment installation.
• An Associate or Bachelor degree in a computer-related field is preferred.
• A desire to work in a Catholic school and to serve others.

Important knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Enjoy collaborating with others and helping others
• Patient and approachable in supporting users with varying levels of technical expertise
• Comfort with and interest in using educational technology platforms
• Organized and responsible in order to keep track of all school devices both in the building and out for repair, order new Chromebooks for students each year, and identify when new equipment will be needed.
• Flexibility to shift focus and adapt when technical needs arise during the day
• Continuous commitment to reflection on one's own practices

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Technical support and desktop maintenance
• • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to intermediate technical issues in a timely manner, deploy hardware, manage software, maintain the school camera security system, and assist new employees with onboarding and departing employees with offboarding.
• Network, systems, and website administration
• • Manage and support network resources, administer school-based platforms, and serve as the website administrator
• Asset management and data integrity
• • Maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, keep track of all licenses and warranties, communicate with outside vendors as needed, ensure all equipment is working properly, provide updates to devices as needed, ensure necessary repairs are completed, and maintain cybersecurity efforts such as antivirus protections and content filtering software.
• User training as needed, creation of user guides, and updates to existing technology policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

St. Mark Catholic School offers a generous compensation package.

• This position is part-time Monday - Friday, 25-29 hours per week, with some flexibility in start and/or end times. This is a 12-month salaried, exempt position. Compensation ranges from $34,600-$44,600 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits for all part-time employees include the following: eligible for participation in the diocesan 403b plan and pension plan as well as pro-rated paid time off leave.

Please send resume and cover letter to Mrs. Kimberly Parker at [email protected] specifying your interest and areas of expertise.