TITLE : Director of Technology
CLASSIFICATION : Administration
WORK HOURS : 7.5 hours per day – 37.5 hours per work week
CONTRACT LENGTH : 236 days
SALARY: Director Salary - $124,051
Apply at the following link: GMCS Frontline Applicant Tracking
Summary
The Director of Technology will provide leadership and assume management responsibility for the direction, coordination, safety, integration, and implementation of technology at all GMCS associated sites and departments. The Director of Technology will be responsible for planning, purchasing, installing, and maintaining physical and virtual technology systems in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements. This position shall be responsible for initiating, overseeing, and ensuring compliance with the District’s technology plan. This position will also work closely with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Received administrative direction specified member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical, and clerical staff.
Essential Function Statements – Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive District Technology plan to ensure the timely, effective, and efficient use of technology resources for educational initiatives in alignment with District Strategic plan and federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
- Coordinates the Technology support staffing and professional development plan to assure that District curricular and instructional priorities are supported and maintained.
- Oversees all functions of technology operations of the District for the purpose of ensuring an effective, efficient, and safe environment, where technology equipment and applications are utilized appropriately and efficiently to support routine administrative and educational functions.
- Authorizes permissions and individual access to technology applications or services for the purpose of ensuring proper access to technology systems by staff, students, parents, and others consistent with District operating guidelines and regulations.
- Consults with administrative, school site staff and systems analysis personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, recommend changes, and determine extent of programming.
- Communicates technology related activities in a timely manner to all stakeholders. Manages and oversees the data around district-level announcements to parents, guardians, and the community, at large.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, hardware/software providers, consultants, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
- Directs the installation of technology systems and tools (e.g. hardware, software, systems, wiring, specialized applications, and tools) for the purpose of ensuring the safe, timely and efficient installation of technology equipment and services.
- Maintains technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network, etc..) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of District administrative and educational operations.
- Manages procurement, inventory and surplus of technology equipment, systems, and related services for the purpose of ensuring that all technology purchases for goods and/or services are consistent with the District’s technology objectives, and that equipment is properly inventoried or placed for surplus consistent with local, district and state regulations.
- Monitors technology budget and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, and expenses are within budget limits and that fiscal practices and Board of Education policies are followed.
- Prepares a wide variety of documents, reports, and materials (e.g. reports, policy and procedure documents, emails, memos, correspondence, budget, specifications, plans and drawings, analysis and test results, and cost estimates) for the purpose of providing necessary information to support district operations, including reporting internally and externally to the state or federal agencies, and other entities as required by district, state and/or federal regulations.
- Research outside funding opportunities and grants for the purpose of providing additional funding to enhance technology within the district. Prepares necessary reports in compliance with outside funding resources.
- Supervises assigned technology staff (e.g. hiring recommendations, interviewing, training, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting operational requirements.
- Supports the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g. new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with delivery and implementation of initiatives, providing support and assistance to others, providing oversight of projects and/or training and providing information to others to ensure successful implementation.
- Seek out new technology and when possible modify existing structures if new technology can provide more effective and efficient solutions. Tests technology applications, tools, and programs for the purpose of assessing proposed products, programs, or tools to provide feedback for the administrative decision processes, to ensure appropriate acquisition of educational and operational technology solutions and to assist others with these functions.
- Prepare progress reports to inform supervisors, Superintendent and School Board of project status and deviation from goals. Prepare records and reports; complies documentation of program development and subsequent revisions.
- Prepare proposals and coordinate technical projects such as writing equipment specifications or developing computer programs for specified applications.
- Attends various events (e.g. meetings, conferences, training sessions, district information sessions, Board Meetings, administrator events) for the purpose of communicating and/or gathering information required to perform the functions of the job.
- Performs related duties as assigned or as required.
Qualifications Requirements
Knowledge of:
Minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of information systems.
Strong understanding and experience working with MS Active Directory, group policies, security groups, and network logon scripting.
Strong understanding and experience setting up, configuring, and managing network components, including but not limited to: switches, multiple v-lans on the network, manage an enterprise wireless network with multiple AP’s, manage network operating systems.
Knowledge of classroom technology including SmartBoards, sound systems, projectors, cameras, speakers, etc…
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Advanced technology security measures.
Ability to:
Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Excellent troubleshooting skills ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a timely solution.
Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
Design and develop new computer applications and modify existing applications.
Proven ability to negotiate and work with vendors and consultants.
Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
Highly organized with strong project management skills and drive to meet organizational and departmental objectives; ability to manage projects on interrelated timelines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within an organization specifically working effectively within the culture and processes used in educational organizations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Experience:
Five years of responsible computer technology experience including a minimum of two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Course work in computer technology, or a related field is desirable. Preferred master’s degree or equivalent (certifications) in technology.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture. The position requires that the applicant have the capability to drive long distances on a weekly basis in a school vehicle.
Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.
Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required.