Director of Technology
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We are happy to announce an exciting opportunity to serve as the next Director of Technology of the Granville Exempted Village School District a critical leadership position in our students journeys in Learning for Life!
We seek humble energetic strategic servant leaders to join our school family. We have a team that works hard together and has fun creating Student Directed Learningopportunities - all in pursuit of making Granville the best place to learn work and lead. The Director of Technology will play a pivotal role in developing and leading our staff and students with an emphasis on both the infrastructure and innovation of our technology systems; ensuring we maintain the dispositions that align to our Portrait of Graduate.This position involves working collaboratively across various stakeholders to create a positive environment for both our staff and students.
Please review the job description or share it with any potential candidates or networks that might be interested. We are looking for someone with a strong background in technology infrastructure and security as well as experience with educational leadership. We are seeking a teammate who is deeply committed to continuing the excellence that we have come to know at Granville Exempted Village Schools.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the position please feel free to reach out directly to me at
Title: DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY File 110
Reports to: Superintendent
Job Objective: Coordinates the planning delivery assessment and ongoing improvement of technology programs.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (Masters degree preferred). Valid state department of education license/certificate with a computer technology endorsement is preferred.
- Meets all mandated health requirements.
- A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
- Ability to evaluate and resolve routine technical problems. Proficiency in computer software languages applications tools database management systems operating systems and hardware.
- Keeps current with technology instructional strategies and other innovations that support job functions.
- Effective organizational planning and project management skills.
- Ability to identify evaluate and implement program options auxiliary services and curricular materials that support the diverse learning needs of students.
- Expertise in the identification and use of technology equipment/software applications suitable for diverse instructional settings and user abilities. Ability to address the needs of adult learners.
- Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.
Essential
Functions:
The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Coordinates the implementation of the districts technology plan. Develops and implements strategies to enhance staff and student use of technology resources. Promotes close working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Administers state and federal technology grants. Pursues funding opportunities. Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.
- Participates as an active member of the leadership team. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district.
- Maintains open and effective communications. Promotes the districts mission philosophy and vision. Serves as an information resource. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues.
- Monitors community demographics resources and emerging trends. Helps mobilize the community to maintain a strong commitment of support for the school district.
- Analyzes data to improve school operations. Helps develop and implement the districts strategic plan. Identifies and develops partnerships that enhance district services.
- Provides staff leadership and consensus development. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives. Helps resolve problems.
- Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Approves the purchase of supplies and equipment. Ensures that program resources are equitably apportioned.
- Plans procures and manages supplemental service contracts related to assigned programs.
- Coordinates research on hardware and software compatibility and the inspection and testing equipment/software. Facilitates construction/installation activities.
- Coordinates the design and installation of wired/wireless networks (e.g. hubs routers voice/data switches wiring etc.).
- Coordinates set-up and maintenance of file servers.
- Supervises the development and implementation of disaster recovery procedures that minimize down time.
- Develops procedures that promote the proper use care and security of technology resources (e.g. consent forms maintenance storage etc.). Oversees the maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment. Keeps work areas orderly. Schedules repairs by vendors as needed. Maintains repair records.
- Monitors compliance with all hardware and software licensing agreements.
- Oversees a perpetual inventory control system for fixed assets. Prepares an end-of-year report.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of the districts web site.
- Provides leadership in the provision of technology in-service and self-directed learning programs.
- Works with staff to improve student learning through the use of technology in all areas of the curriculum. Works with teachers to explore adaptations that enhance classroom activities.
- Oversees and participates in district-wide help desk services.
- Provides guidance communicates expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
- Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities.
- Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps with pupil management issues. Prepares student conduct reports/discipline recommendations when applicable.
- Promotes a safe efficient and effective work/learning environment. Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors.
- Supervises collection verification and recording of program information as directed.
- Manages the accurate and timely completion of reports records and inventories.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
- Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
- Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
- Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities
Required:
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork. Promotes a positive work/learning environment.
- Acknowledges personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
- Skillfully manages individual group and organizational interactions.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
- Effectively uses listening observation reading verbal nonverbal and writing skills.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date technical knowledge.
- Quickly learns and adapts to new situations.
Supervisory
Responsibility:
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff under the direction of the superintendent. Assumes
responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.
Working
Conditions:
To promote safety employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations
and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
- Exposure to air-borne particulates chemical irritants combustible materials electrical hazards equipment vibrations noises and odors.
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Interactions with aggressive disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
- Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Lifting carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
- Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
- Using a computer keyboard and monitor for prolonged periods.
- Working at various heights in confined spaces and/or in variable/diminished lighting.
- Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Performance
Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted
by the Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education.
The Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and other unforeseen events.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
