Director of Technology, Student Data and Innovation

Battle Creek Public Schools • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

The Director of Technology leads the development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school system’s technology program. The role identifies hardware and software needs and ensures purchases align with the district’s instructional technology plan, state technology guidelines, and local purchasing guidelines. The Director coordinates and may deliver staff development to build educators’ technology competencies and support technology integration into instruction. The position works collaboratively with central-office and school-building staff to make technology an integral part of the instructional program.

The Director provides leadership for districtwide technology planning and initiatives, including infrastructure, staffing, training, evaluation, budgeting, and collaboration. The role also has operational responsibility for the campus information technology infrastructure, including wiring, voice and video networks, two-way radio systems, data networks, and telephone and internet connections. The Director evaluates local and wide area networks and implements practices intended to reduce costs and support sustainable infrastructure. The position serves as a district contact for technology-related communications and represents the district on external boards and committees to support partnerships and public relations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, educational technology, or a related field.
• General knowledge of resources supporting the Computer/Technology Curriculum and instructional integration of technology.
• Systems-engineer-level knowledge of infrastructure requirements and components for local and wide area networks, internet, intranets, VOIP, and distributed learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of district staff.
• Ability to guide users and trainers on software and hardware and provide direction, guidance, and vision.
• Ability to establish evaluation strategies and implement formative and summative activities.
• Ability to train educators to use hardware and software to meet district needs.
• Ability to lead technology planning, including developing, implementing, and evaluating school technology plans.
• Ability to manage financial resources.
• Strong project management skills and ability to write requests for proposal.
• Successful candidate must undergo a fingerprint and background check; the estimated $73 fee is the applicant’s responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous consulting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-range planning for technology initiatives, including vision, goals, objectives, strategies, infrastructure, staffing, training, evaluation, and budgeting.
• Assist administrators in implementing district and building-level technology plans.
• Plan, develop, and implement staff development to support instructional technology integration, the computer skills curriculum, and educators’ technical competencies.
• Work with other Directors to integrate technology across curriculum areas by identifying strategies and materials and implementing activities.
• Apply state and local technology plans to establish standards for purchasing equipment, software, media, and supplies in accordance with local purchasing guidelines.
• Supervise the system-wide inventory of technology assets.
• Oversee and provide the technology support system.
• Plan and coordinate special activities that promote technology.
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information on trends, research, applications, and effective practices related to technology in schools and the school system.
• Serve as the system contact for technology-related communications.
• Provide campus-wide information technology planning and leadership, with operational responsibility for infrastructure, wiring, voice and video networks, two-way radio systems, data networks, and telephone and internet connections.
• Assess and evaluate local and wide area networks and implement best-practice solutions to reduce costs and support sustainable technology infrastructure.
• Serve on boards and committees outside the district to enhance public relations and encourage partnerships with local and state businesses and organizations.
• Lead system-wide audits of telecommunications systems.
• Write and manage grant applications and plan for and implement bond issue projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development
• Mentoring and instructional support
• Housing incentives for teachers and administrators: up to $20,000 for home purchase assistance or $4,500 in rental assistance

What This Job Offers

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