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Intrinsic Schools Technology Support Specialist - Belmont Campus in Chicago, Illinois
Intrinsic Schools is a charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% minority, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities. If you have a passion for teaching in an urban setting and using technology in the classroom, apply to our unique school.
Why Intrinsic
We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and “noncognitive” factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.
Our team has a unique mix of charter, private school and deep CPS experience that creates a broad range of perspectives that ultimately leads to stronger schools.
Finally, we offer a chance to be a part of an elite national peer group. We collaborate with some of the most successful and innovative schools across the country as we refine our model. Our model will be shared across the city, the state and country!
Culture at Intrinsic
We believe that a strong student culture focused on learning and mutual respect between students and adults is foundational to a strong school. Teachers at Intrinsic consistently implement a school-wide behavior system designed to create such a culture.
Our Academic Model
Our academic model is unique and creates a very different and exciting place to work. We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model. All math, ELA and Spanish teachers teach in teams where they plan together and work with students in larger spaces. Teachers in other subjects are expected to plan collaboratively and often co-teach to support our special education and ESL students. We use technology to personalize learning and to help students make deeper connections to content. As a result of this structure, teachers are able to better assess and meet individual student needs.
Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Maintenance & Technology Operations (40%)
Distribute new devices to all students and staff
Print and maintain database for student and staff IDs
Maintain and distribute staff key fobs
Manage and constantly refine our repair process to ensure timely repairs of devices
Maintain a 100% accurate and up to date fixed asset inventory
Maintain printer fleet and submit support tickets where applicable
Maintain and Update Email Distribution Groups
School Support & Training (40%)
Train staff at the beginning of year and throughout on basic hardware and troubleshooting functions
Maintain and Distribute Loaner Chromebook Fleet
Troubleshoot and Maintain A/V equipment
Support students and staff in the classroom by troubleshooting issues and escalating appropriately
Support Technology Team with any school-wide testing technology tasks
Collaboration & Professional Learning (20%)
Collaborate with our existing Technology Team to support all tech and data systems and support the other campus if needed
Meet with cross campus Technology Team as requested
Learn new systems and stay up to date with changes in current systems
Attend all staff meetings (morning and C Day all staff)
Train alumni and/or students to support technology needs
Technology
Intrinsic is cloud-rooted mainly with Google Apps environment with 1:1 Chromebooks. Intrinsic also has some systems with Windows, Mac, iPads and VR Headsets. You will be tasked with ensuring that Intrinsic is prepared with equipment to ensure that this is possible.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
Strong interest in technology and ability to problem solve technical issues independently
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
Willingness to take feedback for continuous improvement
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
Professional attitude, highly solutions oriented, and strong work ethic
Application Process
Candidates should apply to this position by emailing Jason Cain jcain@intrinsicschools.org
After you apply you will be contacted by a member of the Intrinsic Recruitment Team
Compensation and Benefits
Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental, vision, short and long term disability
401K/pension with employer match
Mental Health benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
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