Director of Technology

Forest Hills Public School District • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Provide leadership and direction in the development, implementation, and coordination of the district’s technology operations, including budget, asset planning, procurement, and staffing.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful leadership in technology or a similar field
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents, other administration, and community members
• Pertinent knowledge of current theory, research methods, and best practices in K-12 education
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, systems, and network engineering

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (computer science, information systems, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a director, or supervisor/coordinator preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders to create a vision for how technology will support the district’s goals.
• Provides leadership to support the integration of technology in instructional practices by collaborating with instructional leaders across the district.
• Builds an environment of trust through open communication and transparency regarding decisions and their process.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising, coaching, disciplining, directing, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving department objectives within budget.
• Facilitates the growth of technology staff through professional learning, knowledge sharing, and cross training.
• Fosters a culture of excellent customer service and support for end users within the department.
• Researches and recommends new technology hardware/software for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts, and proper maintenance of technology operations.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., bid specifications, correspondence, memos, reports, policy/procedures, budget, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides leadership, direction, and recommendations in policies, procedures, and/or actions related to District technology services for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district’s goals and objectives.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns related to power outages, equipment failure, cybersecurity attacks, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the district.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director