Technology Director

LORENA ISD DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Job Description

Reports To:

CFO

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt

Dept./School:

Technology

Days Worked:

226

Pay Grade:

Professional Pay Scale (commensurate with experience)

Primary Purpose

To provide leadership and strategic planning in the development, implementation and evaluation of technology and information systems in a way that enhances and improves instruction and district services.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

·        Post-secondary education in the field of technology 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

·        Knowledge of communication and network design

·        Knowledge of computer networks, hardware and software applications

·        Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation

·        Ability to manage budget and personnel

·        Ability to coordinate district functions in a high growth area with limited funds/resources

·        Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures, including strategic and long-range planning

·        Ability to interpret data

·        Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

·        Three years of experience in supervision and management of an information systems and/or technology department

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership

1. Articulate the District’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. Communicate and interpret district and/or campus goals, Board policies, administrative procedures and T.E.A. regulations to appropriate audiences.

Technology and Information Management

1.  Assist schools and administrative departments to develop and implement plans to address technology needs, including evaluation of hardware and software and management of information relating to all instructional support departments, e.g., Transportation, Food Service, Maintenance, CTE, Counseling, Special Education, Student Services, etc.

2.  Devise, develop, implement, and maintain systems of internal controls, emergency and backup procedures, proper licensing, system upgrades, and disaster recovery plans to ensure integrity of information, security of databases, and internal network access control.

3.  Coordinate and supervise the use of outside consultants and/or the education service center, their scope of work and evaluate their effectiveness on the operations of the department.

4.  Serve as Project Manager for technology implementation on all construction projects. This includes writing RFP’s, negotiating contracts, and holding vendors accountable for fulfilling agreements.

5.  Direct and assign priorities to maintain the material on the district webpage and network.

6.  Develop and implement district standards and specifications for hardware and software use.

7.  Develop and implement a district wide computer networking plan.

8.  Coordinate support of technology within the District, including audio/video systems, phone systems, and end-user support.

9.  Manage, direct and assign priorities and personnel to projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives.

10.  Ensure technology services are supportive of instructional goals and objectives, including district and campus improvement plans.

11.  Develop and implement the strategy for the installation, maintenance and repair of all computer hardware and software throughout the District.

12.  Assist with the development and implementation of staff development in the area of information management and technology; make presentations as needed.

13.  Develop, implement and sustain the district technology/data disaster recovery plan.

14.  Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of technology services and implement changes based on the findings.

Policy, Reports and Law

15.  Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local Board policy in the area of information management and technology.

16.  Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents.

17.  Participate in the research of and application for technology-related grants or revenue sources (e.g. Erate, ECF, etc.).

18.  Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

19.  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

20.  Administer the technology budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed appropriately and wisely.

21.  Provide long-term cost reductions and process improvements through strategies to optimize the use of technology in the District.

22.  Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

23.  Participate in contract negotiations for computer hardware, software, maintenance and related services.

24.  Coordinate the purchase of all computer hardware, software and supplies; initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district, state and federal policies.

25.  Approve and forward department invoices and purchase orders to Accounting department.

26.  Recommend and coordinate the disposal and replacement of obsolete equipment when necessary.

Personnel Management

27.  Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations technology department.

28.  Maintain a technology organizational plan that creates an environment that supports, encourages and measures professional development while controlling overall staffing costs.

29.  Prepare, review and revise job descriptions in the Technology department.

30.  Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

31.  Recruit, train and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal.

32.  Collaborate with staff to compile and report projections of personnel and facility needs.

Other

33.  Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of policy changes and innovations in information management and technology services.

34.  Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

35.  Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

36.  Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities

39.   Supervise and evaluate the performance of technical services staff members.

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress.

Light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), sitting, walking (across all district campuses), reaching above shoulders, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, driving, travel (frequent district-wide and occasional statewide), outside and inside, frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.