Information Technology (IT) Specialist I at The Cottonwood School
About the Employer
The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation. Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities. Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity. At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Technology, this position will assist the school staff and students in maintaining and using schoolwide technology to meet school objectives. This position may be assigned areas of primary responsibility, but each Specialist will provide support services for all school technology.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat) Preferred Qualifications Experience working at an independent study charter school Employment Requirements SB 484 Verification Background Clearance Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees Application Requirements: Please upload the following Required Documents in the Upload Additional Files: Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years).
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat) Preferred Qualifications Experience working at an independent study charter school Employment Requirements SB 484 Verification Background Clearance Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees Application Requirements: Please upload the following Required Documents in the Upload Additional Files: Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years).
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/14/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.00 - $25.24 Per Hour
$22.00 - $25.24 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Classified
Employment Type
Full Time