North Beach-Technology Director

This position provides leadership and assumes management responsibility for the direction, coordination, integration and implementation of technology across all school district buildings and departments.  The Technology Director will be responsible for planning, purchasing, installing and maintaining physical technology systems of the District in a condition of excellence enabling full educational use of technology at all times in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.  This is a hands-on position with responsibilities that range from strategic and long-range planning and implementation of system-wide technology solutions, to providing one-on-one, and group training and support.  Experience working in the education field is important for understanding how technology supports educational outcomes, where technology-funding sources can be accessed, and that a culture of collaboration and creativity can support success.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Authorizes permission 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.
• Maintain the district’s websites and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)
• Communicates technology related activities in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
• Liaison with external agencies or technology planning
• Build awareness among employees of available resources and the role of technology in the instructional process.
• Conducts 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) 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 surplused 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 policies are followed.
• Facilitator of the district Technology Committee.
• Oversees functioning of the 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 of the district.
• 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 costs 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.
• Researches outside funding opportunities and grants for the purpose of providing additional funding to enhance technology within the district.
• Supports the implementation of operational and educational initiatives (e.g., new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with deliver 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.
• ·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 acquisitions of educational and operational technology solutions and to assist others with these functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate for this position (Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management, Educational Technology or other equivalent disciplines), preferred.
• Experience in the development, installation and maintenance of information systems.
• Experience in standardizing and implementing technology solutions.
• Proficiency using Google.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills – ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a solution.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and drive to meet organizational and departmental objectives; ability to manage projects on interrelated time lines.
• Knowledge of educational student data systems.
• Basic understanding of HTML and website development and maintenance

 CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
• Legally eligible to work for any employer in the United States of America verified by Form I-9.

BENEFIT SUMMARY: Employees may be benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:

• Insurance Benefits: The following plans are provided through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB):
• • Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life Insurance; and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Benefits: Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
  • Paid Leave Benefits: Sick Leave; Vacation/Personal Leave; Holiday