INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in programming, computer science, or related field preferred.

• Five years of related experience working in an IT environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing IT solutions in a school environment preferred.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

• Facilitates school participation in technology programs and activities.
• Collaborates with the school media coordinator to provide leadership in the school’s use of instructional technology resources to enhance learning.
• Implements best practices related to technology use in the school program based on research, pilot programs, and state/national standards.
• Works with the principals and school leadership teams to provide access to technology resources that are compatible with the school technology infrastructure.
• Assists with the planning the design of the technology infrastructure so that information resources are continually available to the school community.
• Adheres to and communicates copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources.
• Maintains hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Serves as the school contact for addressing hardware and software issues.
• Leads, in collaboration with the media coordinator and Board’s technology advisory committee, in effective decision making to promote the media and technology program.
• Collaborates with teachers, media staff, and students to evaluate and select resources addressing curricular needs and learning goals.
• Plays a leading role in the school’s budgetary process to ensure funding for the instructional technology program and infrastructure to support school-wide goals.
• Leads in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional technology program.
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months employment/Contract/FLSA Exempt

EVALUATION: The performance of the Information Technology Director will be evaluated by the Executive Director.