Job Title: Technology Director
Job Description:
USD 417 (Morris County, Council Grove) has an opening for a Technology Director beginning July, 2023. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
1) Complete District Application Form - this can completed or downloaded here:
https://www.usd417.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CEmployment
2) Resume
3) Reference Letters
4) College Credentials and Transcripts
5) A copy of all current IT Certifications
Oversee the maintenance and operation of district network, telecommunications equipment, including operating system software, file servers, local and wide area network, data communications equipment, and all peripherals.
Plans, maintains, and develops all aspects of the districts technology infrastructure
Coordinates with outside services, engineering as needed
Maintains and manages the Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks
Modifies and maintains the districts automation software and hardware systems including but not limited to local area networks
Manage AV and endpoint security software
Ensure network security against outside attacks
Plan system backup and recovery for districts critical data
Manages and serves as the System Administrator or program manager of all programs for the district. Conducts detailed inspections of district technology on a regular basis
Supervises assigned technology staff which includes training and at minimum, yearly evaluations
Works closely with the technology staff to order, install and maintain technology systems and tools (hardware, software, systems, wiring, specialized applications and tools, etc.) ensuring safe, timely and efficient installation of technology equipment and services
Ensures daily tasks are handled in a timely manner
Assumes the responsibilities and supervision for all technology department employees
Cooperatively and productively collaborates with other district administrators on the formation and implementation of the District Technology Plan
Develops both short-range and long-range plans for district technology usage
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends proposals to the Superintendent and/or Board of Education for hardware and/or software acquisitions
Coordinates new system and program development and improvements to existing systems/programs and serves on committees for ongoing analysis of system and program improvement
Coordinates bidding, decision making, acquisition and implementation of all new hardware and software packages
Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long range planning consistent with those of the Board of Education
Administrates the District Student Information System (Powerschool)
Participates in and contributes to the District Administrative team
Provides as needed technology staff development activities
Installs and conducts training on commercial application programs, local software applications, operating system software, and system hardware utilization
Attends various technology shows, conferences, seminars as needed to keep the district current with emerging technologies
Visit with building principals regarding technology needs
Communicates with appropriate staff, students and parents as necessary on any technology problems/issues that arise
Is available as the contact person for all technology problems and/or questions from technology support and all other district personnel
Ensures district technology policies are observed and reported appropriately
Develops procedure policy when addressing repair problems
Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state of the art technologies
Completes administrative tasks, as assigned by the supervisor
