Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks a Development Data Associate to work in the Advancement Department. The main responsibility is to work closely with the Director of Advancement in organizing and supporting programs and activities for the purpose of advancement of the school.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Advancement– scheduling, timetables, communication, and resource support

• Work with Business Office to enter all gift processing into advancement database system (Veracross), including annual fund, capital campaign, parents’ association, service activities, grants, and other related pledges and payments

• Prepare donor pledge reminders, acknowledgements, tax receipts and stewardship letters

• Prepare routine and ad hoc advancement reports

• Maintain database of donor and prospect information in database

• Conduct prospect research on assigned prospects

• Responsible for all acknowledgement correspondence within 48 hours of receipt

• Provide assistance and support to Communications department, as needed

• Responsible for assisting and supporting strategies to enhance the school’s image in the community

• Order materials, supplies and equipment as necessary

• Maintain standard of professional competence, adhere to a professional code of ethical conduct, and attend continuing professional education workshops and seminars

• Prepare materials including reports, memos, forms correspondence, presentations and/or other communication as directed by the Director of Advancement

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in similar position

• Knowledgeable in annual giving, major gifts, special events, corporate and foundation giving, and donor relations

• Ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and act accordingly

• Ability to uphold confidentiality

• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, organization, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment

• Proficiency in Google Apps

• Veracross database experience preferred

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the GSES Human Resources department, hr@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks a Director of Technology for the 2023-2024 school year. The Director of Technology position is a full-time position and reports directly to the Head of School. Major responsibility of the position is to assist the Head with the day to day educational technology and information technology operations and vision for the school, to supervise and collaboratively lead the members of the technology team, to oversee the technology budget, and to ensure that teachers and students are supported in their educational technology needs and instructional technology support.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work with Head of School, division heads, technology team, teachers, and others to continually manage and maintain the curriculum related technology. 
• Lead the technology team in vision, pedagogy, professionalism, and project management.
• Supervise the infrastructure maintenance, management and development, including and not limited to: computers, printers, the network, mobile devices, servers, switches, etc. 
• Manage all device replacement cycles. 
• Develop a cadre of school level technology leaders who will assist in reviewing educational technology.
• Make recommendations to the Head of School regarding hiring, retention, and assignments of technology team members.  
• Facilitate innovation in learning through educational technology
• Ongoing evaluation of curriculum related technology to assess its efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Recognize the need for updates and growth in the school’s infrastructure and communicate this information to administration.
• Support the communications efforts of the school as a whole through the use of technology to produce a variety of regular digital content pieces.
• Stay up-to-date on the current trends in technology.
• Serve as an active leader and participant in local, regional, and national education conferences.
• Communicate with the parent community information regarding educational technology, digital citizenship, and design thinking.
• Supervise and evaluate all members of the technology team.
• Keep apprised of changes in the technologies available and directions of future technology development.
• Lead the technology department with empathy, humor, and a commitment to the greater good.

Finances 

• Understand the technology budget, budgeting process, and spending process for technology. 
• Develop requests for proposals when needed for school technology. 
• Secure adequate resources for instructional computing and infrastructure maintenance. 
• Ensure the technology budget adequately supports the technology vision. 
• Share budgetary expectations with the department.
• Work with administration and faculty to find funding for implementation of technology related educational programs.

Educational Technology

• Work with the educational technologist to develop, implement, and periodically evaluate the educational technology vision. 
• Continue to identify and develop faculty in every discipline and grade level to provide leadership in instructional technology. 
• Ensure that all teachers and administrators are computer-literate and support educational technology. 
• Recommend workshops, conferences, webinars, and courses for faculty/staff including those available within Region 10, in-house training opportunities, local colleges and community education programs, and from private consulting firms.
• Continue developing and supporting partnerships with universities, foundations, and corporations.
• Lead the technology team in designing and encourage pilot projects for innovation.
• Support the development of appropriate curriculum for the educational technologists.
• Review and establish benchmarks to encourage appropriate use of technology.
• Review the language of the Responsible Use Policy for the school on a yearly basis.
• Serve as an educational change agent with technology.

Hardware and Software Acquisition and Inventory

• Supervise the acquisition and maintenance of the school’s hardware and software. 
• Review response times and efficiency of tech support.  
• Ensure that licensure laws are enforced within the school.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of computer hardware and software.
• Supervise the "effective life" for hardware and software, so that unnecessary hardware and software can be removed from service.
• Supervise the acquisition and renewal of all software subscriptions.
• Supervise the purchase decisions and evaluation for hardware and software.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL NEED:

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology or Educational Leadership or equivalent experience. 
• A minimum of five years of classroom experience.
• Dedication to lifelong learning and a growth mindset.
• Understanding of Information and Instructional Technology and Information and Instructional Technology support.
• A strong work ethic.
• High ethical standards and an understanding of licensure laws for campus-wide implementation.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Budgeting, RFPs, and other fiscal skills. 
• Service-minded with an understanding of the role of empathy in technology.
• Collaborative leader for technology, innovation, and design.
• Knowledge of and support for the school’s educational system; appropriate skills in teaching children, faculty, parents, and other adults. 
• Knowledge of technology curriculum and curriculum development. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong skill in written and oral communications. 
• Technical knowledge in the fields of computer education, computer science, and the broad range of social media technology. 
• Knowledge of the pedagogy and practice of instructional technology and informational technology. 
• Experience working and supporting students and educators. 
• Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Human Resources department at HR@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Accounts Receivable & Student Billing Manager for the 2023-2024 school year. The position is a full-time position and reports directly to the school’s Director of Finance and Human Resources. This position is responsible for all activities related to accounts receivable and student billing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Record student charges and maintain invoices for student tuition & incidental billing, as well as auxiliary programs, including summer programs, extended day and after school enrichment programs, and any other programs.

• Record cash receipts for all billing, including student tuition & incidentals, as well as auxiliary programs.

• Maintain database for student billing.

• Ensure that all student billing systems correctly reflect student account balances due and is an effective communication tool for the school’s billing needs.

• Oversee and manage credit card processing activities, including daily processing and data retrieval. Run necessary reports and communicate with credit card processors to ensure correct and accurate cash processing. Capture and track daily electronic funds, retrieve and post as activities clear the bank.

• Manage cash processing for parents’ association activities, including data retrieval.  Run necessary reports and communicate with vendors to ensure correct and accurate cash processing.  Capture and track daily electronic funds, retrieve and post as activities clear the bank.

• Communicate effectively with parents, via email and telephone, to answer all account receivable inquiries and follow up on outstanding issues, including delinquent accounts.

• Run aging reports monthly for all billing accounts and monitor accounts for timely payments.

• Record accounting side of Advancement gifts in the general ledger and reconcile accounting and advancement systems.

• Oversee the processes for eligibility, training and requirements of drivers for school transportation.

• Manage technology payment systems (including iPads and card readers) for in-person fundraising events.

• Reconcile AR subledger to Accounts Receivable GL account(s).

• Prepare and run all account receivable reports and maintains all files.

• Audit methods and procedures of accounts receivable function to improve efficiency.

• Assist with monthly closings and special departmental projects.

• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or accounting.

• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or school environment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a positive, professional manner and interact with parents and co-workers in a mature and respectful demeanor.

• Working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices and software programs. Knowledge of Veracross and CampBrain systems are preferred.

• Must demonstrate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet functions.

• Ability to problem solve when presented with changes and challenges, as well as work effectively.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Human Resources department at HR@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is seeking an individual to support our school as a Permanent Substitute. The Permanent Substitute will be a full-time position, substituting daily in our PreK through 8th grade classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year. The ideal candidate is flexible, personable, and enjoys different experiences each day. The Permanent Substitute responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: ensuring the safety of each student, following teacher lesson plans, escorting students to various classes on campus, and assuming classroom duties as assigned by the teacher.

This 10-month position (August - May) requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in a school.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Human Resources department at HR@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Employee Recruiting and Retention Manager for the 2023-2024 school year. The Employee Recruiting and Retention Manager position is a full-time position. Major responsibility of the position is to guide and manage the recruiting and retention of GSES employees through services, policies and programs. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Recruiting and Staffing - coordinate posting positions, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring with department representatives.
  • Explore international visa sponsorship
  • Focus on recruiting substitutes. 
  • Conduct in-service training for substitutes
• Employee orientation -  onboarding process to ensure all new employees are processed through all departments for needed information. Order name tags and polo shirts. Provide gifts for new employees when hired.
• Coordinate and organize new teacher in-service week and training.
• Build retention program (including Parents’ Day Out program), focusing on a mentoring program for employees as they are hired.  
• Employee services, safety, welfare, wellness and health
  • Consult with administrators and employees to resolve personnel issues and maintain related documentation and records.
  • Supports Divisions with reported student concerns and/or investigations 
  • Serve as the school's wellness program coordinator. Create ‘better together’ classes.
  • Service awards
  • Community care - sending flowers, gift cards
• Performance Management and Improvement systems - Develop and manage a performance review process for all employees which tie to job descriptions, expected outcomes and strategic goals
• Complete exit interviews and report findings to the Head of School.
• Lead dress code committee; handle dress code violations
• Receive all general concerns/complaints
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the school and its leadership.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• 3 years' experience in recruiting preferred 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strategic mindset to implement best practices
• Communications skills of listening, empathy and directing (no opinions)
• Flexibility to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions and activities.
• Solution-oriented and willing to do research to find the best outcome

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Human Resources department at HR@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is seeking a positive and collaborative individual as an Extended Day Teacher. The Extended Day Teacher will serve and supervise small groups of students in various activities. This position reports to the Director of Extended Day.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times
• Take attendance daily, ensuring accuracy
• Collect after-school children daily and maintain an accurate roster with individual exceptions
• Monitor reading and homework times
• Maintain and practice positive discipline techniques
• Report to the Director of Extended Day any special needs or individual situations for children

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL NEED:

• A college or university degree, preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• To commit to this position for a minimum of one school year.
• The ability to work in a highly stressful environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and an array of contacts.

To apply for the position of Extended Day Teacher, please submit your cover letter and resume to Dulce Rubio, Director of Extended Day, drubio@gsesdallas.org.

It is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, ancestry, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.