Position Title: District Director of Technology

Department: Technology

Reports To: Superintendent

SUMMARY: To provide leadership to ensure that district technology staff and infrastructure support the school district’s mission, goals and learner profiles established by the Board of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements, evaluates and monitors short and long range plans for technology in the district including establishing and maintaining a sustainable, achievable, and clear cycle for device and infrastructure upgrades and replacement.
Serves as administrative leader for the technology department and provides leadership and guidance to district leaders in areas of expertise.
Provides for the cybersecurity of the district, leveraging expertise and resources for necessary training, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of district data and infrastructure.
Develops, updates, and makes recommendations as necessary for district policies related to technology along with maintaining procedural documentation.
Facilitates the District Technology committee and communicates with the Board of Education, administration, and staff about media and technology in the district.
Assists with district-wide planning by investigating and providing direction on innovative technologies and programming related to instructional and administrative functions.
Collaborates with district and regional technology coordinators in the implementation of new instructional technologies and makes recommendations related to program and system design, improvements and operations.
Serves as a district representative in the management of all district technology functions and benefits available relative to district and county meetings.
Administers the selection process and acquisitions of hardware, software and other equipment purchases of the district, including installation in District facilities. Also administers the disposal of outdated printed materials and technology hardware and software according to Board and State policies.
Uses a variety of assessment tools to understand the district’s technology needs and develops staff development activities and workshops in response to those needs and to evaluate the success of programs.
Oversees the technology budget and works with the Director of Finance on budgeting and purchasing, including developing RFP’s for large equipment replacements, vendor interaction and presentations to the Board of Education.
Administers federal and State budgets and grants and applies for and completes all technology/media related plans, grants and reports.
Implements a plan to centralize inventory and maintains an accurate inventory of hardware, software and equipment.
Oversees district equipment and network maintenance including performance of general maintenance and repair or arrangements for repair. Knowledge of virtual environments, switching/routing concepts, and firewalls.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises, hires, evaluates, disciplines and determines duties of all members of the Media and Technology department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Educational Technology, Library Media Technology
K-12 Administration or related field.
Teacher certification, classroom experience, or experience in an educational setting preferred.
Minimum of three years experience in computer science, educational technology or information technology related position preferred.
Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered if appropriate and acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, general public and Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, teaching staff, administrators, other employees of the district, and community. Effective individual and group communication skills. Ability to lead small and large groups. Ability to apply various types of technology to teaching and learning processes. Ability to manage fiscal resources. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of Education policies. Training, knowledge, and experience with information systems, current district technologies, management software, Windows operating systems, local area computer networks, telephone systems, voice, video and data communications systems, Internet and Intranet systems and information systems support. Displays leadership skills in planning, instruction, decision-making and conflict resolution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to interact with staff, meet deadlines with severe time constraints, and occasionally work irregular or extended work hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee will drive occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act {A.D.A.} and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of Okemos Public Schools. Traditionally marginalized candidates are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d, et seq. and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq.; the Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.

Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to:

Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Okemos Public Schools
4406 N. Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Telephone: 517-706-5006

www.okemosk12.net