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Middletown, DE - USA

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1 Vacancy

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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGYThe Director of Educational Technology provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the integration of technology into all areas of teaching learning and district operations. This role leads the planning implementation and management of digital tools and infrastructure that promote positive student outcomes and staff efficiency. The Director of Educational Technology works closely with district and school leadership to ensure that technology is aligned with instructional goals and organizational priorities including the responsible exploration and integration of emerging : As per contractREPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsWORK YEAR: Twelve-month work yearEVALUATION: Performance is evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with Department of Education regulations of administrative personnel and district RESPONSIBILITIESInstructional Leadership & Professional Learning* Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning to evaluate recommend and implement instructional technology tools and digital learning platforms.* Lead Educational Technology Coaches to ensure consistent and impactful technology integration.* Design and deliver professional development on topics including software platforms digital pedagogy AI in education cybersecurity and blended/online learning.* Promote technology as a driver for personalized learning student engagement creativity and academic growth.* Support the districts Computer Science CTE Pathway to ensure alignment with graduation requirements and industry standards.* Create a district-wide professional development plan for educational Planning & Vision* Develop and implement a long-term district-wide educational technology plan aligned with strategic priorities and academic goals.* Stay current on educational technology trends AI cybersecurity data privacy and instructional innovation.* Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies such as generative AI AR/VR and analytics tools.* Build district capacity and readiness for the evolving role of AI in teaching learning and Management & Operational Oversight* Provide leadership for the districts core data systems including infrastructure (firewalls servers wireless etc.) SIS (PowerSchool) LMS assessment platforms and integrations.* Oversee selection acquisition deployment inventory maintenance and lifecycle of all hardware and software.* Lead disaster recovery network monitoring and cybersecurity initiatives.* Manage the educational technology operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ensuring sustainability and strategic alignment.* Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all state and federal technology and data requirements.* Serve as the districts liaison and negotiator with vendors service providers and educational & Stakeholder Engagement* Partner with academic and operational departmentsincluding facilities finance curriculum and student servicesto ensure technology solutions meet cross-functional needs.* Support school leaders and front office staff in leveraging technology for increased efficiency and improved service.* Work closely with educators administrators students families and the broader community to foster shared ownership of technology * Support technology staff including network administrators SIS/data teams technicians and EdTech coaches.* Foster a high-performing collaborative culture grounded in service equity and innovation that aligns with district instructional and operational goals.* Provide clear direction feedback and development opportunities to support continuous improvement.* Evaluate and refine departmental performance in alignment with district Compliance & Evaluation* Develop and enforce technology-related policies including those concerning digital equity responsible use data security and privacy.* Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.* Design and implement evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and impact of technology on student learning and instructional & Supervision* Lead a collaborative team of technology staff including network administrators SIS/data teams technicians and EdTech coaches.* Foster a high-performing collaborative culture grounded in service equity and innovation.* Provide clear direction feedback and development opportunities to support continuous oversight and coordination of district-wide testing serving as the lead contact for state assessments benchmark testing and other standardized assessments to ensure accurate administration data integrity and compliance with testing protocols.* Evaluate and refine departmental performance in alignment with district & Emerging Technologies* Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies including the ethical and educational use of generative AI Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) data analytics and student-centered platforms* Build awareness and district readiness around the evolving role of AI in teaching assessment administrative support and professional learning.

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