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The IT Lead provides direct support to students, teachers, and staff of Noble through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end-user computing equipment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and as part of a fifteen-member team, the IT Lead is primarily responsible for providing frontline/first responder technical support. The members of this team are responsible for resolving “level one” technical issues through in-person/hands-on as well as remote support for thousands of computing devices and hundreds of applications for 1200 employees, 12,000 students, and nineteen locations throughout Chicago (i.e., 17 high school campuses, one middle school campus, the Network Support Team, and Noble Daycare). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Apple macOS and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Apple software and hardware. Experience with supporting iOS is a plus. Cross-platform experience (macOS and Windows) is highly desired but not mandatory. Students at all of our campuses make extensive use of Google Chromebooks, so experience with Google Admin and Chromebook management is also preferred. Noble’s computing environment consists of ten Windows campuses and three Apple (macOS and iOS) campuses along with administrative offices and a daycare. This position will focus on support for the Apple campuses while also being at the ready to support any other Noble location, as needed. The IT Lead must be able to reach (and often work from) any Noble location efficiently and without reservation. The campuses, Noble Support Team, and Noble Daycare are located throughout Chicago and can all be reached easily by car. Please visit our website at www.noblenetwork.org to see the locations of our schools. Finally, the IT Lead will occasionally be responsible for responding to technology issues that occur outside of normal business hours and also for staffing occasional weekend and evening projects. A reasonable amount of flexibility to accommodate this need is an essential part of this position.   Other responsibilities include: Deliver “straight-A+” technical support to Noble campuses as a key player on a fifteen-member help desk team. Provide courteous, professional, skillful, and expeditious communication and resolution of technical issues. Troubleshoot issues with Apple software and hardware, Microsoft Windows, and Google Admin as well as associated software applications, AV systems, and Phone services. Examples include but are not limited to Exchange, Active Directory, MS Office, iWork, Outlook, VMWare, SCCM, Sophos Antivirus; Symantec Backup Exec, IP Office Voicemail Pro, Airwatch MDM, Deploystudio, and Apple Remote Desktop. Perform basic one-on-one technology training for new employees, as needed.   Experience/Education: Staff on the support team have a singular goal: to provide our teachers and students with optimal learning conditions from a technology standpoint each and every day. We exist for our students, teachers, and staff and we remainlaser focused every single day on how we can improve the technology experience for each of these groups.   Required Qualifications Have at least two years of relevant technical support experience with Apple software and hardware Experience providing support in a Windows environment  Have superior communication skills (written and verbal) Have a sustainable balance between customer service and technical skills Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn Have the ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy   Highly Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or recent military experience Any Apple software or hardware certifications   Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions or access to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, paid time off, and access to an on-site fitness facility.   The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Goal: Provide assistance to Region 4 ESC staff and district personnel in the identification, acquisition and implementation of distance learning technology to improve instructional and administrative activities. Qualifications: Education: 1. Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university Certification: 1. Certifications required of current technologies used in education and/or commercial environments related to distance learning or integration of technology with distance learning 2. Quality Matters (QM) Certification 3. Zoom Administrator or other video conferencing hardware/software-based technology Experience 1. Minimum of three years recent distance learning experience where video conferencing was the primary delivery mechanism vs. asynchronous/synchronous learning management system (LMS) delivery 2. Minimum of three or more years recent experience in developing courses in Blackboard 3. Minimum of three years recent K-12 teaching experience in which integration of technology was a major focus 4. Minimum of three or more years recent experience using virtual platforms for delivering pedagogy via remote technologies Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Working knowledge of e-Rate and state/federal grant programs 2. Recent experience in applying for technology grants 3. Working proficiency in usage of tools for audio-visual (A/V), telecommunications, remote instruction delivery, and video conferencing 4. Working knowledge of hardware-based and software-based H.323 and H.264 technologies 5. Knowledge and proficient usage of instructional applications of computers and technology 6. Updated knowledge of standards and technologies related to distance learning (D/L) and practical educational implications. 7. Familiarity with current state TEKS standards related to scope and sequence as related to science, reading language arts, math, and social studies 8. Working knowledge of school district schedules related to testing and cloud-based applications 9. Working knowledge of the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data in relation to grant applications 10. Proficient working knowledge of TriCaster and Roland mixers and audio/video setup for large scale events Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree 2. Knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations related to the implementation of distance learning in education 3. Working knowledge of e-Rate application process from both vendor and applicant perspectives 4. Knowledge of federal, state, local, and commercial resources for securing funding to promote distance learning 5. Excellent oral and written skills 6. Current SMART, Mimio, LoTi, Zoom administrator (or Polycom) certifications Major Responsibilities 1. Provide and demonstrate best practices for use of technology in daily activities. 2. Document technical aspects of technology implementations. 3. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in the development, acquisition and implementation of D/L technologies to improve instruction 4. Create structured documentation for customers to pattern for best practices surrounding activities such as conferences, meetings, distance learning, and remote instruction. 5. Assist districts in developing new strategies for improving instruction through innovative implementations of technology or D/L. 6. Provide opportunities for potential funding sources and assist Region 4 ESC and member districts in securing funding for D/L and D/L related activities and technologies. 7. Demonstrate proficiency in D/L and related technologies by continuing to achieve and maintain related certifications. 8. Participate in required on-call rotational status for weekend, evening and holiday coverage. 9. Achieve and demonstrate proficiency in standards, technologies and tools related to D/L. 10. Facilitate collaborative work efforts to further Region 4 ESC activities and projects. 11. Work in a team environment as well as on individualized projects. 12. Conduct professional development sessions for adult learners that target the integration of technology in daily activities and classroom situations. 13. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Serve as out-sourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools Prepare monthly financial statements and presentations for school clients Assist schools with budget planning process Serve as a business consultant to school to analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Assist schools with a variety of business-related issues Assist with grants management, accounts payable, payroll Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in a related field Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Financial analysis and problem solving skills MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus. Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Thorough, detail-oriented and quality-conscious individual who can balance multiple assignments Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to travel within D.C. occasionally and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings, etc. Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Goal: Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department in support of the ESC’s mission and strategies Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas teaching certificate or related appropriate certificate/licensure Experience 1. Three years’ experience of campus administration, district central office, and/or experience at Region 4 2. Five years teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of best practices in technology integration, copy editing, digital instructional design including synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, and both print and digital publishing modalities and management 2. Skill in short and long-term planning, project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and adult learning design, including the strategic delivery and measurement of training impact 3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain morale, set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers, demonstrate initiative and persistence, set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance 4. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external local, state and national partners that promote the building of professional learning networks and systems that support educators in re-engineering practices for digital learning and successful edtech integration Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctoral degree 2. Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate Major Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and lead all activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department. 2. Provide visionary leadership to promote innovation and provide inspiration, support and direction to multi-functional department teams. 3. Ensure the functionality of the organizational product/project pipeline workflow to allow for efficiency of allocated time and resources so that products are developed on time and within projected specs. 4. Collaborate with other directors to communicate product/project status and collect feedback utilizing metrics from project management software; solicit stakeholder feedback regarding current/perceived barriers and engage in problem solving to identify and implement solutions. 5. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs supervised and make recommendations for program revisions as indicated by analysis of collected data. 6. Direct the design and delivery of products and professional development related to the department, including the scheduling of professional development/coaching, and the production of projects, products and services. 7. Coordinate the effective communication of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department activities with both internal and external customers 8. Facilitate collaborative efforts with other departments within the Center. 9. Lead programs and initiatives with the Texas Education Agency as appropriate to ensure compliance with statewide initiatives. 10. Maintain documentation of department activities to meet all internal programmatic and fiscal requirements and all requirements imposed by the Texas Education Agency. 11. Recommend budgets to the Deputy Executive Director of Instructional Services. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management Supervise all Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions personnel, including completing evaluations and conducting staff training. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

At KickUp, you’ll develop, manage, and grow our K-12 partnerships, enabling districts and professional development providers to better support educators. Specifically, you’ll help K-12 clients define their growth goals, determine how to measure those goals, and guide clients in using their data to make better decisions. In addition to client-facing work, you’ll have the opportunity to define and scale our culture, and ensure that we never stop keeping educators at the center of our decisions, always collaborate to solve complex problems, and learn quickly. What you’ll be doing: • Working at our offices in Philadelphia as part of a small team with a track record of rapidly delivering valuable software to educators across the country • Cultivating, deepening, and growing relationships with existing K-12 customers at the school, district, and service agency leadership level • Working directly with senior education leaders to help them establish their goals, build and tweak data collection instruments, track progress and needs based on their data, and identify high-leverage next steps that will move the needle on their teacher development efforts • Managing the end-to-end customer lifecycle post-sale, including strategic planning, implementation, renewal, and expansion • Maintaining and expanding the number and range of educators and K-12 leaders who use KickUp in their day-to-day work • Ensuring client satisfaction by developing positive relationships and channeling product feedback appropriately • Serving as an expert on the KickUp platform, and configuring our platform to meet clients’ needs Why you should join KickUp:  Mission : Our mission is to meaningfully engage educators in professional growth. It’s important to us, because education is in our team’s DNA, and because  study after study  demonstrates that a great teacher can have the single greatest impact on student learning. In order to help teachers grow and implement new initiatives, districts need high-quality professional learning and well-coordinated community-wide efforts, which are easier said than done. KickUp exists to help districts get there, and your work will lead directly to impact. Our Team : We are a small and highly collaborative team. We are mission-driven, business smart, continuously improving, and we believe in collective success. We are quickly growing our team, revenue, and customer base, so you’ll have the chance to take on dynamic challenges and make a significant impact. Our Benefits : We offer a competitive salary, health coverage, offices in center city Philadelphia, a flexible PTO policy, and many other great perks. Professional Skills and Experience: • Experience in building and maintaining client relationships while driving toward business outcomes like client engagement and retention • An ability to listen empathetically and identify client needs • An ability to project manage and translate competing needs into organized, strategic action plans • A passion for technology, and an eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the KickUp platform • A robust analytical skill-set, endless curiosity and a penchant to think the impossible • Ability to adapt to new situations • An entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take over improving processes and outcomes • Willingness to challenge the status quo, present opinions and listen to others • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills • Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools • Passion for education and for our mission Bonus: • Experience in a client-facing role (as a Client Manager or Account Manager, for example) • Experience as an educator Notes: This is a Philadelphia-based position. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.