Technology Director

DESCRIPTIONThe Director of Technology oversees the Districts information services its SIS and the procurement and distribution of technology. The Director supervises a team consisting of technicians and a data manager and is part of the Superintendents Executive Cabinet providing expertise related to hardware software and cybersecurity. QUALIFICATIONSA minimum of 5 years of experience working with student information systems hardware and in cybersecurity and maintaining secure data planning managing and overseeing a technology organizational and project management skills and the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple active of a Bachelor degree in related understanding of the principles practices hardware and software related to the establishment and maintenance of LANs and WANs; Working knowledge Active Directory TCP/IP and other network protocols Cisco IOS web filtering appliance Altiris Office Suites and Google Apps for with federal grants state assessments E-rate E-RIDE Data Warehouse and state reporting of technology curriculum for students user privacy safety and cyberbullying prevention and awareness; acceptable use filtering and social mediaAbility to explain technical concepts and procedures to non-technical users and its importance to 21st century to foster establish and maintain collegial positive and productive relationships and communication with students staff parents and vendors; work as a productive member of a team; and facilitate work TOSuperintendentREPRESENTATION STATUSIndividual Employment Contract with the DistrictDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership and direction in district-wide technology planning computer acquisition applications development and computer operations to increase access to information facilitate productivity and ensure the annual technology budget and establish controls to stay within the budget; collaborate with business office personnel to prepare and oversee technology related bid requests proposals and vendor plan develop and implement new efficient and effective operating systems that maximize District with Superintendent and designated personnel to develop update and implement the District Technology Plan and Strategic short and long-term district-wide information and technology needs; develop strategies for systems development technology acquisition and with Superintendent to develop network and communication solutions and data services that integrate computer systems for information processing and data sharing; ensure databases are synchronized up-to-date and used to inform decisions and increase institutional implement and monitor district-wide e-mail system online registration process student information system district website; work with teachers to develop individual websites and other consolidate and integrate new technologies with legacy systems; oversee research and evaluation of hardware and software compatibility service ability design and performance; recommend vendor contracts covering implement monitor and maintain district server hardware and software backups assessment and and troubleshoot district servers to assure security of data and continuous flow of service to and diagnose production problems; provide leadership to correct identified the continuous improvement of the information and technical equipment and systems to maintain pace with current technology methods and district and implement information systems including database management and business and financial applications to improve operations and delivery of data security including backups and recoveries to ensure the integrity and reliability of computerized information for and follow up on technology-related in the development of district policies procedures and guidelines related to technology. Provide technical assistance and staff development to district and school staff to facilitate the implementation of technologically supported and understand current world events relating to educational technology; keep informed on current trends in the area of instructional technology and student in the implementation of educational departmental goal-setting project management and prioritization of technology initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned related to the function of the schools technology Demands & Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential demands:While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to sit and stand for extended periods of time; work at a desk computer or workstation for extended periods of time bend at the waist kneel or crouch crawl twist or stoop. Moving around a classroom or school site environment freely and independently enough to work with staff members. The employee must display dexterity of hands and fingers for operating office equipment carrying pushing or lifting classroom equipment and supplies. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move at least 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include seeing to observe students in classroom activities as well as hearing and speaking to communicate with others and be understood at conversational levels and on the telephone. In addition the employee is required to travel between the various schools/offices in the district. If the employee chooses to use his/her own vehicle a valid drivers license and automobile insurance in accordance with state minimums must be environment:While performing the duties of this job the environment the employee is exposed are those typical of a two-story office setting and/or classroom. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to is negotiable up to $125000 dependent on experience and education.

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