Chief Technology Officer

The New Bedford Public Schools Chief Technology Officer represents and exercises the authority of the superintendent in directing the implementation of the school systems strategic plans, initiatives, policies and programs. The CTO provides leadership in developing the information and educational technology services, vision, and policy for the New Bedford Public Schools (NBPS). The CTO is responsible for shaping and directing both immediate and long-range strategic information systems requirements, operating core information technology resources and services, and managing the centralized aspects of those resources necessary to support the educational and business mission and priorities of the NBPS. This includes long-range planning and delivery of services in educational technology, information systems, software applications, data center operations, telecommunications, network operations, enterprise systems and comprehensive client support services.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATIONEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Experience planning, developing, implementing and monitoring mid to large-scale technology in a private and/or public education institution; working with various telecommunications systems, hardware, software, installation, repair and upgrading techniques; implementing and monitoring information systems security; integrating technology into K-12 curriculum; working with infrastructure to include data delivery and distribution and systems; and developing standards and technical conceptsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge: Principals, practices, and techniques for the operation of both microcomputer and mid to large-scale, high volume data processing operations providing complex services to usersPrinciples and practices of personnel management and budget development and administrationPrinciples and methods for establishing goals, objectives and implementation plans to accomplish data processing solutions for identified needsRole of information and educational technology in an educational agencyEmerging technologies and best practicesBusiness process documentation, re-engineering and improvementEducational technology facilities and equipment, including sources of funding for educational grants and related technology functions for educational agenciesSkills: Applying appropriate laws to operations, developing policies, procedures and practices; gathering, analyzing and interpreting data; identifying, recommending and implementing changes to maximize efficiency; Motivating staff to develop necessary job-related skills to improve job performance; Providing staff authority and discretion to accomplish work tasks and make decisions; Maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information; Accomplish goals and tasks through others by delegation, follow up and oversight; Working effectively under pressureAbilities: Plan and direct a large complex operation that involves coordination and integration of multiple interrelated activitiesFormulate and implement program goals, objectives, and schedulesDevelop and implement strategic plans and changes required to achieve goals and objectivesCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingSupervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staffEstablish and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with executive staff, vendors, and clientsManage client relations to ensure development of service- objective expectationsConduct meetings utilizing consensus building techniques and conflict resolution strategies!Travel to various locationsEXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strong, collaborative, forward thinking and responsive leadership in the development, management and maintenance of NBPSs technology programs and services and formulation of strategies that address both immediate and future technology needs and services;Provide vision and leadership to assess potential areas of opportunity in which technology can facilitate delivery of the NBPSs services and programs, enhance operational effectiveness, and accelerate student achievement;Participate as a member of the Superintendents Strategic Leadership Team for overall planning and direction of the NBPSs functions and services, advise the Superintendent regarding use of resources, priorities, program opportunities and methods to enhance the delivery of programs, and create an effective environment and understanding of technology for team membersLead the development of a technology architecture and governance framework that defines the working relationship of technology components within NBPSDevelop and implement internal policies, procedures and planning for the use of technology at NBPSLead the process for review and analysis of organizational business processes to ensure effective technology support for the processesIdentify, transfer, consolidate, and integrate new and legacy technologies into an enterprise infrastructure platformMonitor and evaluate technology performance district wideDesign, implement, and manage a system for providing technical support to all schools and administrative offices including providing on-site assistance as needed.Provide management oversight for computing, information processing and communications resources across all systemsProvide management oversight for the editing, processing, and submission of local, state, and federal electronic reports.Direct and coordinate cooperative working relationships between centralized and distributed technical operations to achieve effective and cost beneficial district-wide solutions and comprehensive services with the effective and creative use of technologyLead technology staff in implementing strategic plans and supporting on-going technology programs, including technology support for training efforts for users of all software modules via utilization of both internal and external resourcesRecommend vendor contracts covering the acquisition of equipment, software and services including the installation and on-going maintenance of NBPSs information technology inventoryPlan, direct and manage the staff of the Technology Services Department and formulate and manage the Technology Services budgetServe as an active member of local, regional, state, and national professional technology associations to remain current concerning trends in the fieldOther duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendents.EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent accordance with the MA state educator evaluation requirements