Director Of Technology Services

Rowland Unified School District•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Rowland Unified School District seeks a Director of Technology Services to administer and lead the District’s information technology program. Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent or designee, the Director plans, develops, and implements the District’s information technology plan; supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; coordinates the selection and use of hardware, software, telecommunications systems, and related technology; and provides technical support for District computer and telecommunications systems. The role ensures computing and network communications among instructional units, school sites, and the District office, and leads the development of information management systems and educational technology applications. The Director analyzes technology needs across schools and administrative units. Decisions have short- and long-term effects on school-based and administrative programs. The position reports to the executive level and receives limited supervision, mainly concerning policy, goals, budget, special projects, and customer service priorities. The Director supervises personnel responsible for technical support, maintenance, and repair of computer and network systems, and collaborates with fiscal services, human resources, facilities, and academics teams to support educational programs. This is a management classification assigned twelve months per year. A Chief Technology Officer (CCTO) certification is desirable; employees who obtain it receive a $3,000 annual stipend. The examination may include a training and experience evaluation, technical project, and structured interview. New employees are subject to a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review, and verification of authorization to work in the United States. Appointment is contingent on fingerprinting and criminal background clearance, and the position has a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, business or public administration, information systems management, school business management, education, or a closely related field.
Five years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in information technology management, including development, installation, and maintenance of information systems, LAN/WAN networks, telecommunications systems, administrative technology, or educational technology.
At least two years of management or supervisory-level experience in an educational environment.
Valid Class C California Driver License.
Applicants must provide a copy of their bachelor’s degree or highest completed degree with the application.
Foreign degrees or transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency to certify United States equivalency.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Chief Technology Officer (CCTO) certification; a $3,000 annual stipend applies if obtained.
Good driving record and use of a private vehicle, if required.

Responsibilities

Lead and administer the District’s information technology program.
Plan, develop, and implement the District’s information technology plan.
Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel.
Coordinate the selection and use of computer hardware, software, telecommunications systems, and related technology for instructional and administrative needs.
Provide technical support for the District’s computer and telecommunications systems.
Ensure computing and network communications among instructional units, school sites, and the District office.
Lead the development of information management systems and educational technology applications for instructional and administrative units.
Analyze the District’s technology needs in schools and administrative units.
Supervise personnel providing technical support, maintenance, and repair of computer and network systems.
Collaborate with fiscal services, human resources, facilities, and academics teams to support educational programs.