Director of Technology

Forest Hills Public School District

Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Technology

Administration Building

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations

Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks Administrator

Salary: Commensurate with Administrator Agreement

Anticipated Start Date: December 1 2025

Job Summary: Provide leadership and direction in the development implementation and coordination of the districts technology operations including budget asset planning procurement and staffing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (computer science information systems or related field preferred)
Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a director or supervisor/coordinator preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of successful leadership in technology or a similar field
Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students parents other administration and community members
Pertinent knowledge of current theory research methods and best practices in K-12 education
Comprehensive knowledge of hardware software application systems and network engineering

Essential Job Functions:

Collaborates with stakeholders to create a vision for how technology will support the districts goals.
Provides leadership to support the integration of technology in instructional practices by collaborating with instructional leaders across the district.
Builds an environment of trust through open communication and transparency regarding decisions and their process.
Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing evaluating supervising coaching disciplining directing training etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving department objectives within budget.
Facilitates the growth of technology staff through professional learning knowledge sharing and cross training.
Fosters a culture of excellent customer service and support for end users within the department.
Researches and recommends new technology hardware/software for the purpose of recommending purchases contracts and proper maintenance of technology operations.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. bid specifications correspondence memos reports policy/procedures budget etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Provides leadership direction and recommendations in policies procedures and/or actions related to District technology services for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the districts goals and objectives.
Responds to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns related to power outages equipment failure cybersecurity attacks etc.
Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the district.
Consistent and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; twist; stretch; drive; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. This position is frequently required to interact with staff and with the public which requires courtesy and discretion. A professional appearance and telephone manner are essential. The successful candidate will be able to multitask and make independent decisions using sound judgment and discretion. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Evaluation:

In accordance with the Administrative Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion age sex (including pregnancy gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status disability genetic information or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Required Experience:

Director

Director of TechnologyAdministration BuildingReports To: Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks AdministratorSalary: Commensurate with Administrator AgreementAnticipated Start Date: December 1 2025Job Summary: Provide leadership and direction in the development i...