IT Consultant (K-12) - Dedicated IT Specialist (Remote, Part-Time)

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company

Wheaton, IL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About the Role

Dhaka Tech seeks a visionary, hands-on IT consultant to serve as the Dedicated IT Specialist for a K–12 regional education agency. You’ll own the technology plan, manage cloud/on-prem services, strengthen cybersecurity and compliance, and coordinate vendors—while supporting a modern, hybrid learning environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

Build and execute a ROE-wide technology plan aligned to instructional and operational goals.
Advise leaders on edtech adoption, digital equity, and hybrid learning best practices.

Infrastructure & Systems

Administer Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Education; identity, email, device, and data governance.
Oversee SIS/LMS/ERP environments (coordination with district/ROE teams and vendors).
Ensure reliable access for sites, virtual classrooms, and remote learners; schedule maintenance windows (after-hours as needed).

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Implement security controls and conduct periodic audits; maintain incident response playbooks.
Ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and Illinois SOPPA (if applicable); staff awareness/training.

Support, Vendors & Assets

Lead remote IT support cadence for staff/students (prioritized backlog, SLAs).
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing; track devices and software licenses.
Coordinate with any contracted consultants; measure performance against scope, timeline, and budget

Requirements

Bachelor’s in IT/CS/IS/Business (Master’s a plus).
5+ years progressive experience in K–12 technology leadership or engineering.
Hands-on with M365 Admin / Intune (Endpoint Manager) and Google Admin/Chromebooks.
Familiar with SIS (e.g., PowerSchool/Infinite Campus/Skyward), LMS (Canvas/Schoology/Google Classroom), ERP, and identity/access foundations.
Security/compliance chops across FERPA/COPPA/CIPA/SOPPA; policy, training, and audit readiness.
Strong vendor management, communication, and project management skills; comfortable leading remotely and after-hours cutovers when needed.

Nice to Have: CETL, PMP, CISSP, Microsoft/Azure, Google for Education, ITIL; e-rate/budgeting experience; scripting/automation (PowerShell, Google Apps Script).

How to Apply

Email talent@dhakatech.us with:

Resume (PDF), 2) brief note on relevant K–12 experience,
two sample artifacts (e.g., security/runbook excerpt, tech plan outline—sanitize sensitive data),
availability window, and 4) three professional references.

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