Director of Technology

Warwick Public Schools • Warwick, RI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Superintendent. Under limited supervision, performs professional, supervisory, and management duties and is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of technology throughout Warwick Public Schools. Areas of supervision include instructional technology, data use and analysis, computer applications and hardware, network and technical support, data systems, data reporting, and web services. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, operations, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology programs for the school system. This individual provides leadership in identifying hardware and software purchases, implementing new technology and data systems, ensuring consistency within the school system instructional technology plan and state technology guidelines. The employee coordinates technology staff development. The Director will work collaboratively with the other members of the school system central office staff and school building staff to use technology and include technology as an integral part of the Warwick Public Schools.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in K-12 education with demonstrated professional experience in a technology leadership role.
• Strong leadership abilities to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment, planning and managing projects, preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing pertinent software applications; staff supervision and organization; and network management.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and develop effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students and the public.
• Must be able to handle confidential data and material with utmost discretion.
• Must possess creative thinking and superb problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the identification, assessment and management of technology needs for Warwick Public Schools.
• Direct, coordinate, supervise, facilitate, or perform all tasks and elements needed to effect comprehensive integration of appropriate technology into every facet of operations.
• Contribute to the infusion of educational technology into classrooms, libraries/media centers, and district offices by providing highly motivating, professional leadership in all areas of technology planning and resource management.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of technology for the school system including development of a district-wide technology plan and any updates thereto.
• Responsible for the leadership and supervision of the technology staff.
• Leads district initiatives, collaborating across departments and functional areas that support adoption and implementation of technology in all aspects of school business, including those that improve teaching and learning and promote 21st century skills.
• Develops and coordinates a broad range of technology-based resources, maximizing the availability and utilization of these resources.
• Provides leadership, advice and recommendations to the Superintendent and Directors on technology issues and consults with appropriate administrative personnel in devising, developing and implementing long-term and short-term technology goals.
• Assists, compiles and composes applications and documentation for various grants for the Warwick Public Schools Department.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive and cost-effective program of preventive maintenance and repair services for technology devices.
• Advises and approves all technology purchases.
• Coordinates all aspects of design, implementation, professional development and information processing of the student information automation system and data warehousing services.
• Oversees district technology staff development.
• Develops policies for the use of technology throughout the district.
• Coordinates all State, local, Federal and Department of Education data reports including, October enrollment, discipline, December enrollment, and State-wide student identifications.
• Provides school department staff with information on the availability of existing and emerging technologies in support of data use in the district.
• Evaluates technology systems and applications and provides recommendations for hardware and software in response to the organization’s needs.
• Manages technical aspects of the district’s telephone system and cellular phone networks throughout the district.
• Oversees web development and web services.
• Devises, develops, implements and maintains systems of internal controls, emergency and backup procedures, proper licensing, system upgrades, and disaster recovery plans to ensure the integrity of information, the security of databases, and internal network access control.
• Works effectively with vendors and other external partners.
• Leads staff to determine and implement best technological practices that enhance teaching and learning.
• Prepares and administers budgets for technology programs; evaluates expenditures to ensure proper allocation of funds and adherence to organizational accounting requirements, and coordinates with other departments or agencies to ensure maximum services and resources.
• Develop and oversee the district's cybersecurity program, ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices and applicable state and federal regulations, coordinate incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning, and provide cybersecurity awareness training for staff.
• Performs other related work as required by the Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

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