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Job Title: Director of Technology
Department: Technology
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Band/Grade: 17
Compensation: Hiring range -- $119,874 - $150,940
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JOB SUMMARY
Oversees all Information Technology services, including; Operational Technology, Infrastructure & Security, Educational Technology systems, and copy center operations. This position also includes managing the District’s communication technology, long-term planning, budgeting, and staff supervision. The Director ensures the efficient operation of all District technology and software systems for both business functions and academic functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Supervision: 8
Indirect Supervision: 1
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Percent of Time: 30%
* Serves as the primary resource to site administrators in areas related to technology.
* Directs and supervises the Technology Department staff including the Network Administrator, Lead and building level Computer Technicians, Student Accounting Specialist, Technology Integrationist, and Copy Center Clerk and is responsible for the selection, work assignment, training/development, evaluation and other personnel related actions.
* Promotes and demonstrates the positive impact of teamwork and customer service, encouraging staff to promote positive public relationships for collaboration and cooperation with the immediate and greater school communities served, thereby advancing the District mission and vision.
* Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and District policies.
* Develops short and long-term goals and priorities for the department and evaluates success against expected goals, establishing a department culture that is consistent with the District’s mission.
* Manages and oversees the development and administration of the department budget; forecasts, plans, and manages multi-year budgets to support the District’s Technology Plan.
* Prepares staffing models to determine departmental requirements and recommended staffing levels.
* Responsible for the preparation and submission of local, state, and federal reports relevant to the department.
* Evaluates and develops District procedures, and protocols as they relate to District technology.
* Assists in the development and revision of District policies and regulations related to Technology for School Board approval.
* Oversees and coordinates the bidding process, ensuring that all department purchases are made in compliance with state and federal laws.
* Ensures a comprehensive, effective and efficient technology program that serves the operational and educational needs of the District.
* Facilitates District progress by developing and deploying data tools to support data informed decision-making processes.
MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT LEARNING TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
Percent of Time: 30%
* Oversees the maintenance, use, development, and direction of the District's student information system, assessment systems, data & analytic systems, professional development systems, and curricular systems.
* Ensures the cohesive integrity of the Learning Technology ethos around system compatibility, integration, authentication, supportability, and usability.
* Develops an integrated systems approach for learning technology systems that highly support the teaching process, learning process, and communications related to classroom management and parent involvement
* Works across departments to align the needs of classrooms, curriculum and instruction departments, and technology to ensure technology fully supports expected learning outcomes.
* Ensure the reliability of the District's learning systems within and outside of the immediate classroom or school environment.
* Ensures all staff and students have the required access to educational resources as supported through technology.
* Evaluates emerging technologies and their potential impact on the learning environment and current educational goals.
* Communicates goals, progress, and obstacles as necessary at all levels within the District to support shared understanding of the learning technology roadmap.
MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
Percent of Time: 20%
* Oversees the maintenance, use, development, and direction of the District's cloud services, servers, network systems, and communication platforms.
* Plans, develops, and monitors the District's local and wide area networks for reliable and secure function
* Manages server licensing, hardware maintenance, systems design, and deployment; ensure reliable and secure operations.
* Manages the Districts fiber-optic and Internet communication contracts and functions.
* Manages the District's telephone systems, including all related technologies.
* Manages the District's Internet facing communication services.
* Manages the District's mass notification and emergency response technology systems (Internet, Radio, Displays, PA systems, etc.).
* Manages the District's email system.
* Supports the reliable implementation of digital signage across the District.
* Evaluates, negotiates, and manages vendor contracts for related technology goods and services.
MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY
Percent of Time: 15%
* Ensures the security of District network and server systems and the preservation of staff and student data privacy within District systems.
* Evaluates and develops privacy agreements with all vendors as necessary.
* Evaluates District vendors for security compliance.
* Plans, tests, and executes Disaster Recovery situations, including maintaining a system of immutable data backup and recovery.
* Ensures secure authentication systems are in place across the data environment.
* Provides training resources and supports staff to create more secure user practices.
* Evaluates and implements ongoing systems designed to prevent or respond to intrusive actors or malware in the technology environment.
* Develops policies and practices consistent with secure network operation.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Percent of Time: 5%
* Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions to maintain knowledge in areas related to position.
* Stays abreast of changing laws and requirements related to work.
* Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Understanding of technology implementation and deployment.
* Understanding of technology in an education environment and the relationship between curriculum, instruction, and technology in improving student achievement.
* Understanding and ability to apply technical/functional expertise providing thorough analysis and managing technology and other resources for maximum impact on productivity.
* Skill to manage and lead a diverse team of staff and outside consultants in a collaborative, team environment, including effective delegation skill and ability to provide clear direction and support to others, in order to meet expectations from various stakeholders.
* Ability to use sound judgement including consideration of immediate and long-term impact of decisions.
* Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
* Conflict management and mediation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents.
* Demonstrated attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
* Understanding of and ability to use data driven decision making and strategic planning.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement model and the ability to apply such standards, utilizing and setting benchmarks in order to improve the quality and efficiencies of department operations.
* Highly developed program design, planning, and implementation skills and ability to effectively apply such skills in diverse and sometimes adversarial settings.
* Knowledge of established policies, protocols and procedures, and the ability to ensure compliance with same.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills and ability to communicate effectively in public presentations.
* An ability to convene the right individuals, seek differing perspectives, and direct the group toward reasonable resolutions of concerns and appropriate responses to requests.
* Ability to affect positive public relations and reinforce such activities on a local site and District-wide basis.
* Excellent recruitment and selection skills and the ability to clearly characterize District and site expectations.
* Knowledge and ability to anticipate the skill profiles and new learning required to provide the expected level of service throughout the District.
* Ability to work successfully under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines.
* Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through.
* A thorough working knowledge of contract administration and the ability to design, evaluate, negotiate, communicate, and administer contracts in a manner protecting the District's interests and resources.
* Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and regulations.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Management or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
* Five years administrative/supervisory experience in the area of Information Technology Management.
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job.
Key: N=Never O=Occasionally (1-33%) F=Frequently (34-66%) C=Consistently (67-100%)
Demands
Demands
Demands
Physical
Lifting/Carrying
Exposure to Environ. Conditions
Standing
O
Up to 10 pounds
C
Possible exposure to blood-borne
pathogens through blood and/or body fluids
N
Walking
O
Up to 25 pounds
O
Sitting
O
Up to 50 pounds
N
Talking in person/on the phone
F
Up to 75 pounds
N
Toxic chemicals
N
Pushing/Pulling
O
Up to 100 pounds
N
Moving parts
N
Hearing
F
More than 100 pounds
N
Electrical shock risk
N
Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity
O
Noise Levels
Explosives
N
Climbing, balancing
O
Quiet (i.e. private office)
C
Fumes
N
Stooping (bend at waist)
O
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with typewriters/ printers, light traffic)
O
Extreme cold (non-weather)
N
Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting
O
Extreme heat (non-weather)
N
Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing & playing, large earth moving equipment)
N
Varying weather conditions
N
Stretching/reaching with hands & arms
O
Sight
Vision for close work/ability to adjust focus
C
Distinguishing smell
N
Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert)
N
Distinguishing temperature
N
Looking at computer monitor
C
Traveling by automobile
O
Color vision (identify & distinguish colors)
C
Peripheral, depth perception
O
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Start Your Online Application NowJob Title: Director of Technology
Department: Technology
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Band/Grade: 17
Compensation: Hiring range -- $119,874 - $150,940
Benefits in accordance with Master Agreement for District Administrators
JOB SUMMARY
Oversees all Information Technology services, including; Operational Technology, Infrastructure & Security, Educational Technology systems, and copy center operations. This position also includes managing the District’s communication technology, long-term planning, budgeting, and staff supervision. The Director ensures the efficient operation of all District technology and software systems for both business functions and academic functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Supervision: 8Indirect Supervision: 1 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISIONPercent of Time: 30% Serves as the primary resource to site administrators in areas related to technology.
Directs and supervises the Technology Department staff including the Network Administrator, Lead and building level Computer Technicians, Student Accounting Specialist, Technology Integrationist, and Copy Center Clerk and is responsible for the selection, work assignment, training/development, evaluation and other personnel related actions.
Promotes and demonstrates the positive impact of teamwork and customer service, encouraging staff to promote positive public relationships for collaboration and cooperation with the immediate and greater school communities served, thereby advancing the District mission and vision.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and District policies.
Develops short and long-term goals and priorities for the department and evaluates success against expected goals, establishing a department culture that is consistent with the District’s mission.
Manages and oversees the development and administration of the department budget; forecasts, plans, and manages multi-year budgets to support the District’s Technology Plan.
Prepares staffing models to determine departmental requirements and recommended staffing levels.
Responsible for the preparation and submission of local, state, and federal reports relevant to the department.
Evaluates and develops District procedures, and protocols as they relate to District technology.
Assists in the development and revision of District policies and regulations related to Technology for School Board approval.
Oversees and coordinates the bidding process, ensuring that all department purchases are made in compliance with state and federal laws.
Ensures a comprehensive, effective and efficient technology program that serves the operational and educational needs of the District.
Facilitates District progress by developing and deploying data tools to support data informed decision-making processes.
MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT LEARNING TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTPercent of Time: 30% Oversees the maintenance, use, development, and direction of the District's student information system, assessment systems, data & analytic systems, professional development systems, and curricular systems.
Ensures the cohesive integrity of the Learning Technology ethos around system compatibility, integration, authentication, supportability, and usability.
Develops an integrated systems approach for learning technology systems that highly support the teaching process, learning process, and communications related to classroom management and parent involvement
Works across departments to align the needs of classrooms, curriculum and instruction departments, and technology to ensure technology fully supports expected learning outcomes.
Ensure the reliability of the District's learning systems within and outside of the immediate classroom or school environment.
Ensures all staff and students have the required access to educational resources as supported through technology.
Evaluates emerging technologies and their potential impact on the learning environment and current educational goals.
Communicates goals, progress, and obstacles as necessary at all levels within the District to support shared understanding of the learning technology roadmap.
MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTPercent of Time: 20% Oversees the maintenance, use, development, and direction of the District's cloud services, servers, network systems, and communication platforms.
Plans, develops, and monitors the District's local and wide area networks for reliable and secure function
Manages server licensing, hardware maintenance, systems design, and deployment; ensure reliable and secure operations.
Manages the Districts fiber-optic and Internet communication contracts and functions.
Manages the District's telephone systems, including all related technologies.
Manages the District's Internet facing communication services.
Manages the District's mass notification and emergency response technology systems (Internet, Radio, Displays, PA systems, etc.).
Manages the District's email system.
Supports the reliable implementation of digital signage across the District.
Evaluates, negotiates, and manages vendor contracts for related technology goods and services.
MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY Percent of Time: 15% Ensures the security of District network and server systems and the preservation of staff and student data privacy within District systems.
Evaluates and develops privacy agreements with all vendors as necessary.
Evaluates District vendors for security compliance.
Plans, tests, and executes Disaster Recovery situations, including maintaining a system of immutable data backup and recovery.
Ensures secure authentication systems are in place across the data environment.
Provides training resources and supports staff to create more secure user practices.
Evaluates and implements ongoing systems designed to prevent or respond to intrusive actors or malware in the technology environment.
Develops policies and practices consistent with secure network operation.
SPECIAL PROJECTSPercent of Time: 5% Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions to maintain knowledge in areas related to position.
Stays abreast of changing laws and requirements related to work.
Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understanding of technology implementation and deployment.
Understanding of technology in an education environment and the relationship between curriculum, instruction, and technology in improving student achievement.
Understanding and ability to apply technical/functional expertise providing thorough analysis and managing technology and other resources for maximum impact on productivity.
Skill to manage and lead a diverse team of staff and outside consultants in a collaborative, team environment, including effective delegation skill and ability to provide clear direction and support to others, in order to meet expectations from various stakeholders.
Ability to use sound judgement including consideration of immediate and long-term impact of decisions.
Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
Conflict management and mediation skills.
Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Understanding of and ability to use data driven decision making and strategic planning.
Knowledge of continuous improvement model and the ability to apply such standards, utilizing and setting benchmarks in order to improve the quality and efficiencies of department operations.
Highly developed program design, planning, and implementation skills and ability to effectively apply such skills in diverse and sometimes adversarial settings.
Knowledge of established policies, protocols and procedures, and the ability to ensure compliance with same.
Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills and ability to communicate effectively in public presentations.
An ability to convene the right individuals, seek differing perspectives, and direct the group toward reasonable resolutions of concerns and appropriate responses to requests.
Ability to affect positive public relations and reinforce such activities on a local site and District-wide basis.
Excellent recruitment and selection skills and the ability to clearly characterize District and site expectations.
Knowledge and ability to anticipate the skill profiles and new learning required to provide the expected level of service throughout the District.
Ability to work successfully under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines.
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through.
A thorough working knowledge of contract administration and the ability to design, evaluate, negotiate, communicate, and administer contracts in a manner protecting the District's interests and resources.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and regulations.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job.
Key: N=Never O=Occasionally (1-33%) F=Frequently (34-66%) C=Consistently (67-100%) |
Demands | | Demands | | Demands | |
Physical | | Lifting/Carrying | | Exposure to Environ. Conditions |
Standing | O | Up to 10 pounds | C | Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens through blood and/or body fluids | N |
Walking | O | Up to 25 pounds | O |
Sitting | O | Up to 50 pounds | N |
Talking in person/on the phone | F | Up to 75 pounds | N | Toxic chemicals | N |
Pushing/Pulling | O | Up to 100 pounds | N | Moving parts | N |
Hearing | F | More than 100 pounds | N | Electrical shock risk | N |
Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity | O | Noise Levels | Explosives | N |
Climbing, balancing | O | Quiet (i.e. private office) | C | Fumes | N |
Stooping (bend at waist) | O | Moderate noise (i.e. business office with typewriters/ printers, light traffic) | O | Extreme cold (non-weather) | N |
Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting | O | Extreme heat (non-weather) | N |
Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing & playing, large earth moving equipment) | N | Varying weather conditions | N |
Stretching/reaching with hands & arms | O | Sight |
Vision for close work/ability to adjust focus | C |
Distinguishing smell | N | Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert) | N |
Distinguishing temperature | N | Looking at computer monitor | C |
Traveling by automobile | O | Color vision (identify & distinguish colors) | C |
|
Peripheral, depth perception | O |
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
