Director of Technology

BASIC FUNCTION & DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Superintendent, coordinates, supervises and reviews the development and operations of the District's Information Technology operations (District's web site, E-mail system, Student System, telephone system, etc.); train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel; provide leadership in the development of information management and educational technology for all departments and schools in the District; conduct research, analysis, and development of new systems and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supervise information technology staff.

• Apply for and administer E-rate.

• Enforce and maintain currency of acceptable use policy.

• Confer with administrators and staff of departments and schools regarding the analysis, development and installation of systems and procedures.

• Manage electronic student information records.

• Collaborate on grant development.

• Plan and coordinate the District's LAN/WAN configuration and operation including designing, managing and troubleshooting.

• Assign, direct and coordinate the work of technology staff.

• Recommend the formulation, configuration, design and operation of electronic data processing technology, equipment and hardware/software to meet District operating needs.

• Resolve and/or coordinate the resolution of technical problems associated with the operation of electronic data processing and technology equipment.

• Maintain the operational integrity of the District's computer networking system.

• Design solutions for educational applications of techno1ogy.

• Consult and advise staff regarding the feasibility of electronic technologies and functions to specific operations.

• Consult and work with vendors and contractors.

• Monitor software licensing, installation, revisions and updates.

• Maintain required documents and program records.

• Monitor and supervise others with basic data entry, file transfers and telecommunications and hardware and software troubleshooting.

• Coordinate training in hardware and software applications, equipment and maintenance.

• Monitor software development vendors in the design, parameters and elements of specific systems to meet varied District needs.

• Chairs the District's technology committee and serves as a resource on information technology and operations to other committees and groups.

• Prepare, manage, and maintain the department's budget.

• Responsible for telephone system specifications and makes recommendations on configuration regarding future needs.

• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKATS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND TRAITS):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Systems analysis methods and procedures.

• Systems programming and development.

• Technology hardware, software and maintenance.

• Various technologies, including, but not limited to multiple operating systems, computer networks including but not limited to LAN/WAN and multimedia applications.

• Principles of supervision and training.

• District organization, operations, policies and equipment.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Develop and maintain information systems.

• Coordinate staff development programs for site and District personnel.

• Develop procedures for adoption and implementation of technology applications.

• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

• Manage the collection and organization of data.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Work cooperatively and effectively with others.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Meet schedules and timelines.

• Plan and organize work for current and future needs.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work confidentially with discretion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

A bachelor's degree in a field related to information technology is required. A master's degree in a field related to information technology is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of increasingly responsible technology experience including the development, installation and maintenance of data processing systems including LAN/WAN networks and educational and administrative applications of technology