Job Description - Director

Director of Technology

February 13, 2012

Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the information systems and computer services for the district. Ensure efficient and effective access to information and related technology by all campuses and administrative departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides leadership and coordination of the district's technology department.
2. Develops, implements, and controls the overall strategy and plans for the development, deployment and utilization of technology support the District in Departments and Campus operations.
3. Encourages and supports the development and implementation of innovative instructional programs to achieve identified needs.
4. Facilitates the use of existing technology in the teaching/learning process.
5. Provides foundation for developing student and teacher acceptance of future technological innovations.
6. Assists program directors in incorporating technology for efficiency of their daily operations.
7. Conducts training for staff to ensure that technology is being used effectively.
8. Plans for bids, purchases and follows through budget process to meet hardware and software needs.
9. Maintains a balanced technology budget and accurate hardware and software inventories within the district.
10. Manages repair needs in-house and external.
11. Analyzes facility and equipment needs for optimum teaching and learning; utilizes information to make necessary changes or adjustments.
12. Implements the policies established by federal law, state law, state board of education rule, and the local policy in the area(s) supervised.
13. Actively seeks and uses evaluative feedback from peers, subordinates, and superordinates regarding performance.
14. Demonstrates openness and willingness to listen to parents and community members, and staff.
15. Communicates effectively with parents and community members, and staff.
16. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the district as it is communicated to the public.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Experienced leader and manager with a level responsibility equal to a campus principal or comparable district level administrative position
• Understanding of and background in LANS and WANS and the type of applications that run over these networks
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
• Experience in managing budgets and personnel
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and to present them to small and large groups in both formal and informal settings
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Successful experience as an administrator or in a leadership role in instructional technology preferred

EQUIPMENT USED: Multiple platforms and devices

WORK CONDITIONS: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain professional demeanor under stress. Protracted and irregular hours of work. Prolonged sitting, light to moderate lifting and carrying. Normal office environment. Subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 226-day basis

SALARY: Administrative pay Grade 106. Based upon experience.

*An Equal Opportunity Employer*