Director of Technology

Norwood Public Schools • Norwood, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Technology is responsible for planning, directing, and executing all the District’s technology programs and activities. This position functions as a collaborative strategic business partner within the organization by aligning technology resources and strategies to help achieve the District’s goals, manage the activities and operations of the department, develop operational guidelines and recommend policies, and to prepare and implement a technology plan. This position also provides leadership for the District in technology.

Requirements

• Successful Colorado Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in technology management
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients. Clients include all district students, staff, administrators, and community members
• Troubleshoot/support/repair district equipment, operating system software, and network software connected to LAN/WAN and perform basic device maintenance, software updates, and device imaging.
• Coordinate with all members of the Superintendent's administrative staff
• Direct, oversee and be responsible for the performance of the Technology Department.
• Manage and be fiscally responsible with various budgets specific to technology and software systems to include instructional software, hardware replacement cycle, education technology purchases, and infrastructure services
• Supervise the various information systems functions; coordinate with staff to set functional operating procedures and policies; establish functional objectives to ensure support and alignment with the district’s goals and strategic plan
• Direct the research and acquisition of broad-based funding sources to support the district’s technology initiatives for schools
• Implement and develop business partnerships
• Ensure district follows all federal and state laws or rules around the appropriate use of technology and the data privacy of students and staff
• In cooperation with other divisions and departments, ensure that the implementation requirements of the district’s information systems are efficiently and effectively integrated with the mission and goals of Norwood School District.
• Supervise and oversee the operation of the district’s telecommunications systems; coordinate and communicate with vendors for maintenance and service of information systems
• Continually promote appropriate technology integration at all levels in all functions
• Direct the establishment, implementation, enforcement, and maintenance of technology policies/procedures and information security controls.
• Monitor data security to ensure the integrity and reliability of computerized information systems and protect student and staff data in conformance with state and federal laws and district policy
• Direct district-wide implementation, utilization, and maintenance of all network components
• Direct district-wide implementation, utilization, and maintenance of all security cameras
• Direct district-wide implementation, utilization, and maintenance of all new intercom systems
• Manage the software, computing, network and programming services in support of the District’s instructional and administrative activities
• Assist the administrative staff with public information and communication of the district’s technology initiatives and programs
• Maintain knowledge and skills in emerging technologies and make recommendations as to their use to address the district’s missions and goals
• Establish effective procedures for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of technology plans
• Oversee the design and development of a connecting infrastructure between school and educational community sites
• Assist with grant projects that encompass technology as a primary focus
• Support the Teaching and Learning Department by assisting with training and professional development related to the use of technology in the classroom as well as the integration of new systems and tools
• Provide for the inclusion of instructional technology in the classroom.
• Provide for staff development needs to achieve successful implementation of technology into the classroom.
• Assure the district technology requirements are represented in facility and instructional planning.
• Evaluate, recommend, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of hardware and/or software
• Emphasize excellence in customer service and quality educational programming
• Develop and successfully implement a program of work designed to secure E-Rate, federal, state and corporate grants in order to acquire, expand and maintain cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology initiatives
• Successfully carry out plan of work to assist with accomplishing the district's objectives as outlined in the strategic plan

What This Job Offers

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