Georgetown Day School

• Develop vision and leadership for the integration of 21^st Century tools, including technology, information literacy, innovation and creativity efforts, into the school’s curriculum to enhance the learning experience for GDS students, both within and beyond the classroom.
• Translate the overall vision into a long-range plan and communicate ongoing implementation among the school community.
  • Provide leadership for the school’s 21^st Century Learning Committee and motivate and facilitate faculty to use innovative applications of technology in evolving styles of teaching, learning, and assessment through in-service training and one-on-one support to faculty.
  • Nurture faculty and student initiative within an overarching vision.
  • Develop a comprehensive information literacy curriculum in partnership with the library and technology staff and faculty.
  • Provide vision and leadership for acquisition and implementation of technology devices in collaboration with faculty and technology Staff.
  • Oversee the Technology Department.
  • Productively collaborate with the school librarians, and help develop the school’s libraries as unquiet collaborative learning spaces.
    • Manage a substantial PK-12 technology budget and purchasing of technology-related tools and equipment in coordination with Director of Finance & Operations and the Academic Leadership Team.
    • With support of network specialists, provide oversight of school network & organizational systems (including Blackbaud).
    • Serve on the Academic Leadership Team.

• Minimum five years’ educational technology support and educational teaching experience in a large (750+ enrollment) K-12 school setting, with a background in the relevant use of technology in the classroom.
• Masters’ degree in technology in education preferred.
• Ability to think “outside the box.”
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through.
• Strong communicator—possesses good writing and speaking skills and can explain technology to layman.
• Ability to support, inspire, and motivate his/ her own team and forge decisions effectively.
• Capacity to be adaptable yet also decisive.
• Someone who enjoys working with both children and adults and can communicate to faculty the inspiring possibilities of technology.
• Capacity to evaluate software and hardware for purchase and use.
  

• Supervises and assigns the work of maintenance employees.
• Reports major repairs or damage to the school property promptly to the Director of Facilities and Director of Finance and Operations.
• Works closely with building principals and PSA to ensure that set-ups are performed and is on-hand as necessary to support special events.May be required to check buildings on weekends and holidays.

• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used.
• Transfers equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies and equipment on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the work.
• Makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase.

• Coordinates, installs, inspects, repairs and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, audio-visual and other related systems in all locations. Includes:
• Maintains on a regular schedule all mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing. Maintains required inspections and logs.
• Examines buildings on a regular basis for needed repairs, maintenance, and cleanliness.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of gas, water, and electricity.
• Conducts an ongoing program and maintains records of genera maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.
• Supervises and participates in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, windows, and general mechanical areas.
• Assists with remodeling and renovation work.
• Supervises and maintains the school grounds.
• Supervises and participates in maintenance of the school buildings.
• Assumes appropriate responsibility for general security of the buildings. Shares responsibility for the opening and closing of the building and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the buildings.
• Performs emergency repair services as necessary.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Responsible for the setting up and removing equipment during special events; such as assemblies, graduation, conferences, concerts, etc.
• Available to fire and police departments on a 24-hour call basis when building or ground alarms sound.

• Performs all other assignments and responsibilities as directed.
• Establishes and recommends, in cooperation with building administrators, priorities on repair projects and estimates the cost of these projects.
• Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work and develops an efficient system for dealing with emergency repair problems.
• Consults with building principals regarding the establishment of a regular preventative maintenance program.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Ensures the U.S. flag is at designated time each day.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and waste.
• Responsible for school’s milk program including ordering milk, delivering milk to specified location and returning unused milk to refrigerators.
• Responsible for setting up and on occasion running school’s audio-visual equipment.
• Delivery of mail and purchases to classrooms and offices.
• May be asked to assist directing traffic at morning or evening carpool.

• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and vendors/contractors.
• Ability to install, inspect, repair and maintain the electrical, plumbing and other related systems Ability to perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Ability to update inventories and submit purchase orders for approval and payment.
• Ability to operate and maintain the heating, cooling and ventilation system and the boiler system.
• Skill in maintaining audio-visual and security hardware.
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED required. Additional trade or vocational schooling preferred. At least 5 years experience in general maintenance and repair, or a closely related area. At least two years supervisory experience. Possession of a current and valid motor vehicle operator's license.

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification 
• Minimum of two years’ professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
• Knowledge of adolescents’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and maintain an environment supportive of students’ physical and emotional well-being
• Comfort and experience working in a diverse, multicultural school environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in working with students and parents
• Strong organizational skills

Skills and Abilities

• Assisting the High School Administrative team with the development and maintenance of school health policies
• Providing nursing care to ill or injured students or staff during the school day
• Providing health information and in-service programs on health topics including blood borne pathogens to faculty and staff
• Providing health related classroom instruction as appropriate
• Managing school health records in accordance with the District of Columbia regulations
• Maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with D.C. mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Maintaining and administering prescription and non-prescription drugs used to treat student conditions and illnesses.
• Serving as a liaison between, home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.