Operations Manager
We Are Crew!
Looking for a school that reminds you of why you got into this profession in the first place? A place where kids are more than a test score and teachers are treated as professionals and as people? Check out Polaris Charter Academy, a school founded on the belief that focusing on character development and grounding students in real world, authentic, deeper learning will develop children who become ethical people and life long learners who contribute to a better world.
JOB FUNCTION: Coordinates and supervises all aspects of instructional technology in the school, including instructional integration, technology standards, professional development, and curriculum development. Oversee other schoolwide systems and schedules.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the computer education program in across the school.
- Promote effective instructional use of technology in all schools.
- Coordinate and advise in the selection and purchase of instructional software, hardware, and other electronic instructional resources.
- Oversee on-going technology professional development.
- Develop, implement, and monitor plans for effective use of technology.
- Develop, implement and monitor technology inventory.
- Develop, implement, and monitor standardized testing plans.
- Coordinate with technical support resources to ensure that instructional technology (including staff copiers and printers) works properly.
- Support the use of technology for student assessment.
- Promote compliance with governmental standards and policies as related to Illinois State Standardized Tests.
- Disseminate information pertaining to instructional technology to teachers, parents, staff, and community.
- Engage in school, community, and public relations activities pertaining to instructional technology.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Operations
SUPERVISES: Schoolwide Systems & Operations (Schoolwide Technology Resources, Standardized Testing, Schoolwide Schedules)
Want to join the PCA crew?
Polaris Charter Academy seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds. PCA is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported. To learn more about PCA, follow us on social media or visit our website at www.pcachicago.org.
To initiate the process, please visit our website or send your cover letter and resume to Michelle Navarre, Head of School.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- School Operations Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person