Director Of Educational Technology

Position: Director of Educational Technology

Reports to: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Employment Status: Supervisor Contract Position

Position Summary

• Oversee collection of all data for reporting to ODE
• Support District users with Infinite Campus
• Provide professional development to staff on a variety of technologies

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two years prior experience with collection and reporting of data to the Ohio Department of Education through EMIS preferred
• Skilled in the use of Infinite Campus preferred
• Meet all health requirements mandated by law
• Satisfactory completion of the BCI and FBI background check
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle license

Job Responsibilities & Duties

EMIS

• Coordinate with the Technology Department to troubleshoot issues and support end users in the implementation of Infinite Campus, including registration
• Represent Beachwood School District at the Information Technology Center site and State level meetings concerning EMIS
• Represent Beachwood School District at the Information Technology Center site and State level meetings concerning Infinite Campus
• Enter EMIS data for reports generated for all reporting periods
• Meet all deadlines for EMIS reporting
• Verify and correct all district data from reports generated for all reporting periods
• Communicate with other districts concerning student records
• Responsible for coordination and input of Highly Qualified Paraprofessional data
• Responsible for input of Highly Qualified Professional Development data
• Responsible for monitoring SSID data
• Verify all course codes for buildings in preparation for all EMIS reporting periods
• Review report for correct position and assignment codes for all staff
• Assist special education office with data entry
• Support the Director of Curriculum & Instruction on the required state reporting for gifted students and staffing and assist with gifted testing, identification, written education plans, and written acceleration plans
• Assist with the verification of College Credit Plus enrollment, courses, and textbooks purchases
• Manage all staff EMIS screens within eFinancePlus

Educational Technology

• Provide professional development to staff on a variety of technologies
• Work with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and the Director of Technology to evaluate, purchase, and implement technology
• Evaluate and expand the current technology offerings and provide guidance to the technology staff, including the library and media specialists.
• Works collaboratively with staff from LGCA to support Infinite Campus implementation with students, staff, and parents
• Collaborate with other Information Technology specialists throughout the area to provide new programming
• Lead development and implementation processes for the information technology systems

Other

• Provide student data files for testing, including state testing, preschool assessments, KRA, and ACT
• Process purchase orders for educational materials and online subscriptions
• Bill preschool tuition on a monthly basis and record payments
• Assist the Treasurer’s office with student fee management within Infinite Campus or other student fee applications
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of EMIS rules, regulations, and deadlines
• Ability to problem solve, organize effectively, and react productively to interruptions and changing conditions
• Ability to find inconsistencies or missing data and communicate with applicable staff to correct
• Ability to create and work as part of a team
• Ability to make sound professional decisions
• Willingness to be available and accessible for staff consultation
• Skill in interacting with staff, students, and the public with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to establish respect and cooperation with staff to develop a positive understanding of the total program
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with staff
• Ability to promote good public relations
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain a high energy level throughout the day

Personal & Professional Conduct Requirements

• The employee shall exercise honesty and integrity in their relationship with the Board of Education and the administration.
• Provide dependable, competent service that is thorough, accurate, and effective
• Act as a unifying source, maintain excellent relations with co-workers and supervisors
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• The employee shall follow any applicable licensure code of conduct.
• The employee shall immediately report known and suspected misconduct of their co-workers or violations of Board policy and procedure by their co-workers.
• The employee shall actively support the efforts of the Board of Education, Superintendent, and Treasurer/CFO in the pursuit of the District’s mission, goals, activities, and interests.
• The employee shall not disrupt District operations or undermine the District’s mission, goals, activities, and interests.
• The employee shall interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and the public and promote a positive image of the District through exemplary personal and professional conduct by:
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with tact, diplomacy, and excellent grammar;
• Demonstrating intercultural awareness and cultural competency;
• Using effective listening skills; and
• Remaining free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse and the influence or aftereffects thereof in the workplace or at school events and activities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer and other equipment, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead – above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.

VII. Free Speech

• While the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protects speech relating to matters of public importance made by public employees as citizens, the First Amendment does not protect employee speech made pursuant to their official duties. Employees may be subject to discipline for speech pursuant to the official duties outlined in their Job Description and any applicable licensure code of conduct.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Beachwood, OH 44122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person