Executive Director of Technology

Title:

Executive Director of Technology

Work Unit:

Technology

Reports To:

Chief Information & Strategy Officer

Contract Length:

12 months

Pay Schedule:

Director/Cabinet

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

40 hours/week

Union Status:

Non-Union

Licensure:

N/A

General Function:

Provide leadership for long-range strategic planning along with the direction, coordination, integration and implementation of technology solutions across the District. Will evaluate and implement technology solutions to support instructional, administrative, and support services. Additionally, will oversee the Technology staff and collaborate closely with the instructional team to support instructional needs.

Education/Training/Experience

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and a minimum of seven years of experience with technology deployments, support, and administration required with three of those years as a manager/supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Ability to develop both short and long term strategies to enhance district operations. Ability to lead a team of diverse technology staff with the end goal of providing exceptional support to both instructional and administrative needs. Demonstrated knowledge of computer and network operating systems, telecommunications and network technology to plan and implement local and wide area networks. Ability and knowledge to make informed decisions in the selection, purchase and deployment of large scale technology solutions, hardware and software. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

1. Collaborates with District leadership, Technology staff and external partners to explore and deploy cohesive technology across SFPS.
2. Sets policy, regulations, system standards and operating procedures as they apply to technology use.
3. Ability to write reports, business correspondence , and procedure manuals
4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in technology to solve problems, recommend strategy, and implement solutions.
5. Systematically plans for the development and implementation of new, efficient and effective technology solutions that maximize SFPS's resources and other external resources.
6. Leads and interfaces with the technology team, and technology partners to resolve technical issues, ensure stability and maintain optimal availability of the District's network.
7. Oversees the District's network security practices
8. Oversees the service desk and support function so that staff and students have acceptable technical supports in place.
9. Oversees the purchase and maintenance of technology hardware and software.
10. Oversees the allocation of ETN funding.
11. Oversee inventory of technology hardware and software.
12. Continually explores and evaluates new systems/solutions to enhance district processes
13. Supervises and evaluates technical staff and contractors.
14. Contributes to the development, writing, and implementation of the Digital District Plan.
15. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with all areas of the SFPS community.
16. Oversees Internet safety for students and staff with regular reviews of systems and policies in place to ensure CIPA compliance.
17. Institutes and maintains security measures to ensure student and staff personal identifiable information (PII) remains protected
18. Responsible for the annual submissions to E-Rate ensuring reimbursements for district telecommunications charges
19. Responsible for the submission District staff data to PED's STARS Portal

Salary Range:

$95,400 - $111,300+

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard educational and office equipment including computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Automobile to travel to district sites and/or meetings

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

The work is primarily performed in an office and is fairly sedentary. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation. At times bending, squatting, reaching and the ability to lift, carry, push up to 25 pounds. Frequent trips by automobile to district sites and departments is required.

Environmental Conditions:

Most work is performed in an office setting. Some travel to district and non-district sites.

Personal Accountability:

1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of district equipment and software as needed to complete essential job functions.
6. Safe guards District resources by adhering to the District's Responsible use of Technology Resources.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.