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# IT Manager

- **Company:** Rogers Park Montessori School
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Office Suite, Student Information Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d9a6b298ac70d1ea

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree
 * Experience working in a school or other institutional work experience.
 * 5+ years of experience working in IT
 * Experience with Microsoft365. Google Office Suite, and Veracross or similar Student Information System and/or School Management Platforms
 * Experience with tech infrastructure management and best practices
 * Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems
 * Experience leading and managing IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies, * Strong communication skills.
 * High ethical standards.
 * Professional and courteous behavior.
 * Strong organizational skills.
 * Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
 * Flexibility and openness to new ideas.

## Description

We are seeking a motivated IT Manager capable of meeting the varied technology needs of an independent school. The IT Manager will collaborate with Administration to maintain data and billing operations, support teachers and students to meet their technology needs, ensure strong cybersecurity, and strategically plan for the IT department over time.

About Rogers Park Montessori School:

Nestled in the Bowmanville neighborhood just 10 miles north of Downtown Chicago, Rogers Park Montessori School, established in 1966, serves children ages 2-14. We have a proud tradition of teacher collaboration and support. The students, teaching faculty, staff, and parents of our toddler, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and Middle School classrooms comprise a close-knit school community.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

 * Support the school with the maintenance and management of digital infrastructure and physical technology equipment
 * Facilitate the efficient use of our student record-keeping, database, and billing system (Veracross)
 * Provide digital support and/or training to administration, teachers, and students
 * Manage cybersecurity and lead digital threat prevention and detection
 * Support school-wide special projects and support admin operations with technical solutions
 * Collaborate with the Finance Office to maintain billing records and troubleshoot parent issues
 * Ensure student safety online through student data privacy, content moderation, and working with teachers to educate students on digital safety
 * Collaborate with senior Administrators to assess the need for technology capital expenditures, including Title-funded initiatives
 * Scheduling and supervising IT projects such as upgrades, migrations, system updates and outages
 * Set up and run A/V equipment during special events
 * Maintain inventory of the school's technology
 * Analyze the IT budget and maintain cost-effectiveness


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