Duties
Peotone CUSD 207U is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Technology for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested candidates should apply online. For more information, contact Carole Zurales, Assistant Superintendent, at czurales@peotoneschools.org.
This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent who is in charge of the technology department as a whole. Departmental collaboration should precede any important decisions or changes.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Manage Server and Network Infrastructure
- Determine the need for, and specifications of, physical and virtual servers.
- Create, maintain, monitor, and decommission servers (as needed).
- Manage VMWare, Vsphere, and Veeam environments.
- Ensure all systems are backed up and replicated off site.
- Manage Active Directory, DHCP/DNS, Radius, NPS.
- Maintain software for other departments (Destiny, Transfinder, Fleetvision).
- Maintain PowerSchool server.
- Manage and maintain network infrastructure including Cisco Firepower Firewall and Cisco Managed Switches.
- Manage and maintain existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
- Maintain current configuration backups of network equipment.
Manage End-User Devices:
- Create images, deploy software, and manage Group Policy.
- Create procedures for deployment.
- Manage Chromebooks and iOS devices.
General:
- Act as the first contact for technical support issues for assigned schools/locations.
- Assist with escalated helpdesk tickets.
- Ensure security of systems by implementing industry best practices, automation, and district and department policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and direction to other technology department staff.
- Provide guidance to administration regarding technology purchases and overarching technology plan.
- Communicate effectively and positively with technical and non-technical staff. •
- Follow established district and department policies and procedures.
- Act as a collaborative member of the technology department and school district staff.
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (knowledge of IP addresses, DHCP, DNS).
- Basic understanding of centralized printing and Windows Server file services.
- Basic understanding of technology security principles (Passwords, file permissions, Principle of Least Privilege).
Preferred:
- Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education, Chromebooks.
- Experience with PowerSchool student information system.
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, MDT, WSUS, DHCP, DNS, File Sharing, Print).
- Basic knowledge of MacOS.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 12-month Contract
- Salary to be established per the Board of Education
Salary/Benefits
-Classified
Salary: $75,000+ based on education and experience
Benefits Include: Employer IMRF Contribution, Board-paid Employee Health Insurance, $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
How to Apply
https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1788