TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

The Essex Westford School District is seeking a Technician Supervisor. This position is in responsible for giving direction and oversight to building-based technology staff daily, ensuring coverage at key locations throughout the day, providing performance feedback to assigned staff, ensuring that performance expectations are met, and fostering staff growth and development.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• A minimum of five years of experience in the education technology realm, either as a network administrator or senior-level technician
  
• Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
  
• Certifications in Microsoft, Google, and other networking technologies are preferred, but not required.
  
• Hold a valid VT Driver's License
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or related software
  
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
  
• Driven to identify improvements to systems and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

For additional detail and job duties, Click Here for a copy of the job description.

EWSD is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such a capacity if hired. The EWSD vision is "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." Candidates with experience working in another country and the ability to speak more than one language fluently, peace corp. experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

If you are committed to the success of all students and the EWSD vision but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
EWSD is committed to "growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." We serve approximately 4,500 preschool through 12th grade students in ten schools across three communities: Essex Town, Essex Junction and Westford, Vermont. We are one of the state's largest and most highly-respected school systems, employ close to a thousand teachers and staff.We believe in the value of every individual. We strive to raise the voices of both students and staff. EWSD is committed to a growth mindset, seeking new learning opportunities, and working together to overcome challenges. This means that we don't think people's skills and attributes are set, but that we each can grow as we learn. We respect and value our team members, and do our best to communicate clearly and often. Knowing that feedback is an essential part of continuous improvement, we acknowledge that it's important to make time to share our collective knowledge. Teachers across the district meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster collaborative learning and are encouraged to take advantage of our professional development funds to continue their education.Our systems are constantly evolving. We encourage creative thinking and risk-taking in pursuit of growth to give our learning community the best possible experience. Our district's instructional strategic plan - a multi-year plan built with an equity lens - lays out research-based, proven strategies to move our students and community forward. The rigorous, well-balanced proficiency-based curriculum focuses on emotional and academic growth to engage and inspire our learners. We believe in students sharing their voices and shaping their learning, with flexible opportunities to participate in arts, athletics, community service, and internships. We are committed not only to students' intellectual development, but also their social, emotional, physical, and creative lives. We are also committed to ensuring each and every child is successful in reaching their goals and aspirations. A key part of our mission is growing both hearts and minds, and we aspire for compassionate, caring interactions in all of our relationships.Please visit www.ewsd.org to learn more about our district!

Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab for additional background check information.

At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
Application QuestionsThis employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.1.Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2.When would you be available to begin?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
3.Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
4.Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
Yes/No
5.Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6.Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7.Are you currently employed with EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
- No, but I am a former EWSD employee
8.Describe a supervision role you have held in the past, no matter the number of supervisees, (but do indicate the number). Describe things you learned about supervision from that experience.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
9.Provide your definition of "day-to-day operations of the Tech Dept".. what does it entail, and where are the boundaries of that? What skills do you bring to that aspect of this role?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact InformationPeter Drescher, Director of Technology and Innovation
51 Park Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7090
Email: pdrescher@ewsd.org