District Technology Director

Job title:District Technology Director

Reports to: Superintendent

Work year/day: 240 days / 8 hours per day

Salary Grade:Classified Salary ScheduleGrade XIII and step based on experience

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage and coordinate technology services and provide extensive technical support and training for network users across the district.
2. Optimize the utilization of network systems while maintaining full compatibility of services.
3. Equips manages and ensures all aspects of system security requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement the Kentucky Educational Technology System (KETS) initiative with regard to computer technology in administrative and instructional areas.
2. Manage and coordinate maintenance and repair of all computer systems in the district including all network systems
3. Troubleshoot repair and upgrade existing software; investigate new or superior software to enhance productivity of users.
4. Coordinate decision-making processes for district and school infrastructural technology purchases.
5. Ensure all technology hardware and software purchases comply with KETS standards and state regulations.
6. Manage KETS matching funds Phase I/II allocations and eRate activities to secure funding.
7. Supervise the installation maintenance and repair of district-wide networks hardware and software systems.
8. Serve as the primary contact between the district school and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Technology (OET).
9. Coordinate technology professional development for staff promote effective digital tool usage and support the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP).
10. Maintain AISD technology inventory and develop a long-range technology plan aligned to the districts strategic plan.
11. Promote Digital Citizenship.
12. Manage and maintain the district/school website ensuring timely content updates security ADA accessibility compliance and coordination with school-level content contributors.
13. Administer and maintain the districts email system (e.g. Google Workspace or Microsoft 365) including account provisioning/deactivation security configuration spam filtering and data retention compliance.
14. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all district technology assets including asset tagging device tracking lifecycle management surplus disposal procedures and documentation aligned with audit requirements.
15. Develop and maintain a current inventory of all district software applications digital tools and subscription services including license management renewal tracking privacy compliance (FERPA/COPPA) and cost analysis.
16. Implement and oversee district cybersecurity measures including firewalls endpoint protection content filtering multi-factor authentication data backup systems and disaster recovery planning.
17. Develop and maintain a district-wide cybersecurity and incident response plan including staff training on phishing awareness data protection and digital safety practices.
18. Ensure regular system backups are performed and tested to protect district data integrity and continuity of operations.
19. Ensure compliance with state and federal data privacy laws and implement comprehensive cybersecurity protocols to safeguard district networks systems and student/staff data.
20. Recommend and oversee the district technology budget and multi-year replacement cycle plan aligned with instructional and operational needs.
21. Ensures that the impact of technology use is evaluated and that all consolidated plans District-wide are amended in conjunction with recommendations related to technology issues.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in technical support service of networks and stand-alone computers.
2. Knowledge and expertise in KETS E-rate processes network security and instructional software/hardware integration.
3. Knowledge and understanding of ISTE standards for teachers students and administrators.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a team of district and school employees in making technology decisions for the school and district

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor or Associate Degree in a Computer/Technical Field Preferred
2. Valid Kentucky drivers license
3. Clear criminal background check (upon offer of employment)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Must be able to lift carry push or pull equipment up to 75 pounds.
2. Requires bending squatting crawling climbing and reaching.
3. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
4. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
5. Work is performed while standing sitting or walking.

Required Experience:

Director