Executive Director of Technology (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the development and implementation of the District’s technology plan. Conducts day to day, short term, and long range planning activities in order to maximize time utilization and ensure the efficient and effective organization of District technology services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with major emphasis in PC systems or a related discipline
Minimum of ten years of experience in the development, installation, training, support, and maintenance of PC systems including LAN technology
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals.
Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures.
Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of employees, administrators and organization members.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Extensive knowledge of technology management functions, programs, policies, procedures, and systems.
Extensive knowledge of instructional and administrative systems planning and management.
Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of information technology programs and practices designed to meet operational and educational requirements.
Knowledge in the proper methods for development, implementation and control of financial resources and budgets.
Knowledge of District computer applications and their utilization as related to specific tasks and responsibilities.
Knowledge of effective training methods.
Strong knowledge of modern telecommunication systems, specifically Microsoft Skype for Business.
Knowledge of Student Information Systems, similar to PowerSchool.
Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff.
Ability to plan, develop, administer, and monitor various technology training activities and programs within District policies, procedures and standards.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in administering scope of authority.
Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with District employees, immediate supervisor, media representatives, attorneys, and the general public.
Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with K-12 information systems and environment
Experience with Federal guidelines in the E-RATE program
Microsoft Hyper-V experience

Responsibilities

Evaluates, designs, and implements the district automated systems.
Coordinates and manages the implementation and use of the Wide Area Network and district e-mail system.
Manages computer hardware and software operations of the school District.
Assumes responsibility for developing long-range plans for computer operations, including hardware, software, and physical environment.
Demonstrates the ability to develop computer operations procedures, inventories, logs, production, and preventive maintenance schedules and related documentation and ensures their proper implementation.
Accurately evaluates wiring needs, recommends required equipment, and supervises the ordering and computerization of locations throughout the district.
Prepares and recommends budgets for operation, hardware, software, cabling, and other components and maintains proper records.
Effectively evaluates requests for system enhancements and provides timetables for completion.
Exhibits the ability to monitor all projects in development and provides periodic status reports as required.
Manages or provides guidance in the development of proposals for automated systems with other departments and/or locations.
Reviews all cost/benefit and feasibility studies and recommends best alternatives.
Supervises all hardware installations, software implementations, and support for district staff for student, administrative and financial applications within the system.
Demonstrates ability to assist users in identifying hardware and software solutions to problems and/or needs.
Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication that disseminates information and provides training and technical assistance to appropriate persons within the District.
Supervises technology staff which includes such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, recommending promotions and disciplinary action.
Provides support to all district and school personnel in developing and writing grants, and efforts in seeking and administering grants from external sources.
Submits accurate attendance data to the State Department of Education as required.
Receives and reviews various records and documents such as budget information, letters of correspondence, work plans, reports, spreadsheets, ledgers, schedules, purchase orders, etc.
Negotiates with external vendors for equipment and services.
Supervises the purchasing, installation, and maintenance of the district Windows servers and CISCO switches.
May be required to drive a company vehicle to perform certain job duties to any location within the District.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.