District Technology Director

Santa Fe Trail USD 434 has an opening for district technology director.  Job description is shown below.

Interested applicants must complete an online application through the district website www.usd434.org or at http://www.usd434.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District|Employment

 Job open until filled.

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District Technology Director
Job Description

Purpose: The Technology Director oversees and maintains the districts technology infrastructure, network operations, technological equipment, computers, and all peripherals, ensuring productive use of district technology for all students, and staff. To accomplish these tasks, the Technology Director must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 434.

Responsible to: Superintendent of Schools
Duty Year: A twelve-month assignment
Payment rate: Salary

Qualifications:
1. Post-secondary formal training leading to a degree or the completion of a degree program or equivalent experience
2. Communication skills (written and oral)
3. Organizational skills
4. Experience with emerging technologies, applications, networks, and wireless communications
5. Experience in educational technology and environments
6. Knowledge of integration with multiple platform operating systems including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Linux.
7. Experience in the management of the eMail services, file servers, local and wide area network data, Microsoft Windows Systems, Apple OS, iOS, Google Chrome, including but not limited to systems administration, implementation, and
maintenance
8. Knowledge using Google Chrome G Suite management and integration with Active Directory tools
9. Experience in the management of web-based applications, not limited to assessment programs
10. Knowledge of School Information System (SIS)
11. Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Office, educational programs, and applicable software management programs to support district-wide administrative functions
12. Experience developing, planning and deploying district wide maintenance of all hardware and software

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities:

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 district’s technology infrastructure

Coordinates with outside services, engineering as needed

Maintains and manages the Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks

Modifies and maintains the district’s automation software and hardware systems including but not limited to local area networks

Manage AV 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

Chairs the District Technology Committee

Participates in and contributes to the District Administrative Cabinet, the Professional Development Council, and the Curriculum Coordinating Council when relevant to technology

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

Supports and implements the mission of Santa Fe Trail USD 434

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Prolonged sitting or standing
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching
Travel from location to location
Must work in noisy and crowded environments
Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors
 

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