Title: Executive Director of Technology

Job Goal:

The Executive Director of Technology is responsible for the strategic direction of all aspects of BPS instructional and information technology and systems including planning, developing, directing, coordinating, and maintaining instructional and administrative systems. They provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing IT initiatives and supporting BPS goals with emphasis on integrating technology-based teaching and learning in all classrooms.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications:

• Master's degree with an emphasis on computer science, public, or educational administration, or related field;
• Required certification through Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrator’s Association. Also recommend Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) through Consortium for School Networking (CoSN);
• Strong technical knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Server operating systems with Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification preferred;
• Thorough knowledge of and practical experience in instructional and information technology required, with experience in educational administration desirable;
• Recent experience working with multiple computer platforms, multimedia technologies and instructional networks;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the features of related hardware and software and their integration capabilities;
• Knowledge and experience in current cybersecurity strategies;
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding technology;
• Experience in planning and developing technology-based solutions in educational settings;
• Demonstrated experience in high-level, complex problem solving, building leadership capacity, managing, and contributing to large scale organizational change.
• Skilled at identifying and evaluating new technological developments;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

1. Plans, develops, directs, coordinates and maintains a technology infrastructure, network and program. Supports the District’s commitment to using technology effectively and efficiently in an integrated manner for both instructional and administrative functions.
2. Provides quality service to constituents in needs analysis, solution recommendation, vendor selection, implementation, training and post-installation support.
3. Recruits, hires, directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of department members reporting to them. Ensures appropriate training programs for the department are in place.
4. Participates as a member of the Superintendent’s Leadership Team and serves as an advisor to the Superintendent on matters related to technology management, planning, procedures, policies, and Collective Bargaining.
5. Expands the technology capabilities to all levels of the Leadership Team to support more efficient and timely management of information via user-friendly access to school system data.
6. Leads the technology planning process for BPS in a collaborative manner by focusing on both instructional and administrative use of technology.
7. Reviews District hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts. Develops, when possible, master purchase or lease agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and telecommunication services.
8. Prepares the technology portions of the BPS operating and capital budgets and presents budget proposals to the Superintendent and the School Committee for approval. Prioritizes and recommends which technology projects to include in the budget.
9. Actively pursues grant opportunities to supplement Town appropriation.
10. Manages outside associations with vendors, outsourcing contractors, and community partners and maintains knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements.
11. Researches technology management practices of other government agencies and school systems with those of BPS and recommends improvements. Evaluates alternatives, performs appropriate cost benefit analysis and recommends solutions in a fiscally responsible manner.
12. Maintains a close working relationship with technology officials from other agencies in the Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, other school districts and government agencies, and professional organizations.
13. Serves as the point of contact for all instructional technology initiatives offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
14. Works with all Leadership Team members to integrate the use of instructional technologies into all programs at all grade levels.
15. Collaborates with building principals and the Assistant Superintendent in the development and delivery of in-service training and activities specific to appropriate use of instructional technologies and the productive use of existing and new information systems.
16. Coordinates technology and technology support for all required testing, including MCAS, in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent.
17. Maintains inventories of all instructional and information hardware and software.
18. Implements and updates the instructional technology plan to include assessment of implementation, coordination of deployment of hardware, software and peripherals mandated by the plan and assures that the plan is communicated effectively to all constituents.
19. Provides technologies that make it easier for students, families, community organizations, other government agencies, and suppliers to do business with BPS as well as increase productivity and efficiency.
20. Interacts with students, families, teachers, staff, management team, and community organizations to ensure that systems are functioning appropriately.
21. Reads, reports upon, disseminates and discusses the trends and issues affecting the use of technologies in education.
22. Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

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