Information Technology (IT) Specialist II in Telecommute Eligible, California at The Cottonwood School
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Job Description
About The Cottonwood School
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.
Position 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.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Start Date: July 27, 2026
Vacancies: 1
Direct Supervisor: Director of Technology
Salary Range: $24.00-$27.80
Work Calendar: 237
Classification: Classified
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: On-Site (Telecommute eligible) (position needs may change in the future)
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)
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability insurnace, 403(b) and 457(b) plans (with matching available for certain classifications), an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, Paid Time Off and sick leave benefits (for certain classifications and eligible staff), pet insurance, and more!
*Compensation & benefits may be prorated based on date of hire*
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our school!
Classified
Full-time regular employees receive the following additional benefits for the entire school year (July-June)
- 23 paid non-workdays/holidays
- 8 PTO days
- 12 Paid Sick Leave days
Required Qualifications
? High school diploma or equivalent
? One (1) year of experience in a related field or position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
? Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g.,
Zoom, Google Chat)
Preferred Qualifications
? Experience working at The Cottonwood School