District Technology Coordinator

Berea Independent School District Position Description

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. Ability means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements however may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO:Director of Operations

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt APPROVED: 04/27/2020

SUMMARY

Under general direction to plan organize manage and direct the information services activities and functions; to formulate programs and policies concerning information service and technology planning development and operations; supervise review and evaluate the performance of information service personnel; to advise counsel and direct the development of information services and technology applications to meet user requirements; and to do other related work as directed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan schedule audit supervise and participate in the preparation implementation and maintenance of the District information and technology service master plan.
• Assist in the information and technology service budget planning and expenditure control process.
• Plan organize develop and present management reports concerning information services and technology development projects resource utilization and operational performance.
• Review analyze and evaluate information and technology service and determine the impact on the near and long planning process.
• Perform and direct studies and research functions pertaining to long range equipment and staffing needs in the development and implementation of a Wide Area Network.
• Train supervise and evaluate the performance of information and technology service personnel and assist them in determining alternative solutions concerning unusual and unforeseen problems and situations.
• Develop or assist in the development of improved information and technology service management systems and procedures.
• Provide coordinate and direct the in-service and training of user personnel in information and technology service operational programs.
• Monitor and audit the information and technology services management functions to ensure compliance with established operational procedures and guidelines.
• Perform technical and specialized system analysis and programming management functions.
• Perform information technology financial and statistical research studies.
• Participate on advisory and planning committees and groups pertaining to information and technology services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles methods practices and trends concerning information and technology service systems and equipment;

Legal mandates policies and regulations pertaining to information and technology services.

Contemporary information and technology service hardware and software systems and equipment;

Principles practices and techniques of organization supervision employee motivation and training.

Ability to:

Perform responsible and technical system analysis and information and technology service planning and direction;

Organize supervise train and evaluate the work of information and technology service personnel;

Prepare and present management reports in a clear and concise manner;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 20 to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work will involve sitting but will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving the nature of sound near and far vision depth perception providing oral information the manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience and Education

Experience:

Four years of responsible information services and technology management experience including one year in an educational organization management or supervisory capacity.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher degree from an accredited institution required including emphasis in computer science information technology business management or a closely related field.

License Requirements

Possession of a valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Condition of Employment

Insurability by the Districts liability insurance carrier.

Required Experience:

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