Open Vacancies at American International School of Johannesburg

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secondary license or certification for teaching Design Technology and Robotics/Electronics programming
• Bachelor of Science or higher
• Bachelor of Education or higher

Preferred Experience:

• Successful experience designing and implementing curriculum using the Educational Technology Standards
• Design Thinking and the Design Process
• Lego Mindstorm / SPIKE Prime / VEX Robotics
• Leading STEM Competitions
• Traditional wood working equipment, Lazer cutters, 3D printers
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Concept-Based Curriculum Design
• Understanding and experience with MTSS
• CASEL - SEL Framework
• Assessment Design
• Adaptive Schools
• Integration of ISTE Technology Standards
• First aid / CPR training
• Coaching, service learning, and club facilitation

Performance Responsibilities: 

• The Middle School Design Technology teacher will teach five periods of an eight period rotating block schedule.  The assignment of this subject is dependent upon the strengths of the successful candidate and will be made by the principal.  
• A 35-minute Advisory period happens three times per week and is also included in the teacher’s responsibilities.  Weekly team meetings will occur (or more frequently if required). 
• Lead a Middle School Robotics Team that competes in various competitions throughout the school year
• PGCT AISJ values continuous improvement and provides weekly professional growth and collaboration time from 2:00  pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesdays. 

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Qualifications:

• Matric or Grade 12
• ITIL
• CCNA, CCNP, HCNP, FCA or other related certificates
• Firewalls and Cybersecurity

Attributes:

• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with I.T team to maintain standards and SLA’s.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Self-starter and self-motivator.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility.
• Possess the drive to learn and is adaptable to change/new technologies.
• Ability to critically analyze a symptom, diagnose a fault, plan, and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Willing to work overtime when and if needed.
• Ability to participate in and establish collaborative working relationships.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• At least five (5) years of expert/advanced level skills and experience:
• Project managing the implementation of enterprise infrastructure technology
• Monitor the work and overall performance of regional network and voice technology systems
• Evaluate and ensure processing performance relating to system and machine utilization, reliability, and capacity
• Forecast financial, physical, and human resource needs to meet established objectives.
• Manage all licensing exposure within the networking, voice, and perimeter infrastructure.
• Architect, implement, and maintain specialized network services, concentrating on all aspects of network infrastructure (LAN/WLAN/Mesh/WAN)
• Support team with MDM requirements.
• Efficiently oversee expenses related to the network infrastructure, ensuring transparency and effectiveness in managing investment decisions and budget allocations
• Oversee vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations
• Serve as the primary escalation point for regional incidents or intricate site incidents concerning networking and communication infrastructure.
• Understand technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge.
• Oversee and coordinate frameworks, designs, blueprints, and restoration plans that isolate problems and implement pre-planned alternative routes or systems to restore service in networks and communication environments.
• Promote and enforce business and technology standards, as well as best practices, within Networking environments.
• Architect, implement and maintain disaster recovery technology and infrastructure

Performance Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in networking protocols, network security, and information management systems is essential.
• Architect, implement and maintain a core switch environment
• Architect, implement and maintain the firewall infrastructure, including setting up high availability and cross-site connections
• Proficiency in specialized tools and technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring software, is essential.
• Proficiency in network routing and switching protocols (e.g. STP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, IPSEC, QOS, NAT, Port Forwards) across multiple sites
• Voice technologies such as VoIP, SIP, and unified communications.
• Ensure Internet services are up and running and working. Including IPSEC and SD-Wan technologies.
• Implement best-fit solutions to meet stakeholder requirements and contribute to region process enhancements.
• Perform continuous monitoring reviews and measure defined quality and quantity indicators.
• Technical Support: Provide expert-level technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients or internal teams on networking infrastructure components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues, performance problems, and security vulnerabilities promptly and efficiently.
• Analyze network traffic patterns and performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks, anomalies, or areas for optimization.
• Participate in business initiatives/projects and the different processes involved
• Proactively monitors, investigates and reports on information security incidents, Internet use, and ICT policy breaches.
• Excellent knowledge of enterprise technologies like DNS, DHCP, NAP, PKI, IP helper, and Certificates. Management
• Work with Vendors for repairs, quotes, maintenance, etc
• Swap out cabinet UPS's, Switches and cables when needed.
• Perform and support other tasks as identified by the Technology Manager