Executive Director of Technology
Salary: $132,318-$185,246

• Master’s degree preferred, with a major in technology, computer science, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) or more years or progressive experience in the field of Technology with at least two years in a management role. Education technology experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in technology resources to support public sector systems
• Knowledge of local and wide area network infrastructure design, management, operations, security, and administration; network management hardware and software, multi-protocol network administration, Windows Operating Systems
• Experience in development of and effective management of budgets
• Satisfactory work records and criminal/child abuse clearances
• Such modifications or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Note: To successfully serve in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of the District’s strategic direction for delivering efficient and effective programs and services to meet the technology needs of the District in alignment with the District’s strategic plan, vision, and goals.
• Oversee and ensure the achievement of positive outcomes for all areas of the Office of Technology including but not limited to the creation and implementation of a technology plan to ensure that technology is leveraged to enhance teaching, advance learning, and increase the effectiveness of business systems.
• Provide districtwide vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives that support District’s goals
• Direct and/or coordinate the development of specifications for the procurement of hardware, software, telecommunications, and support services to support the District’s initiatives
• Maintain technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administrative and educational operations.
• Implement comprehensive maintenance plans for desktop, server, and network technology as well as safeguard information technology and its associated data from unintentional and malicious damage, loss, and use.
• Maintain and monitor district technology equipment inventory, assess equipment life cycles and recommend equipment replacement schedules
• Create and implement information technology security practices and procedures, including those for both the physical and electronic access to the school district’s information technology assets and data.
• Ensure that the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications and infrastructure systems support the needs of teaching, learning, and operational efficiency
• Maintain for clients the availability and usability of electronic data and develops appropriate backup procedures for the effective handling of “down time” in the utilization of information technology.
• Develop, continuously monitors, and respond to customer satisfaction measures, to ensure effective support provided to school district personnel through the help desk among other methods
• Prepare and administer the District’s budgets related to technology
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information technology assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of data entrusted to or maintained by the District.
• Update and maintain District technology policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and in alignment with best practices
• Coordinate and implement federal and state contracts and grants related to technology services, including managing the District’s e-Rate projects, in compliance with guidelines
• Serve as a thought partner and counsel to the CFO and Superintendent as a member of the extended cabinet of the District and ensure district leadership is aware of critical and emergent issues in a timely manner
• Attend all public-school board meetings, participates in committee meetings, and present on selected issues and programs, as necessary.
• Prepare materials for leadership and the Board of Directors as requested
• Serve as a District representative at local, regional, state, and national meetings and events pertaining to areas of responsibility
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned team members
• Stay current on new developments in the field and build the capacity of the department and its individual team members
• Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement ongoing strategic updates to the district’s technology plan, strategic plan, and/or other district initiatives

• Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner • Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent.