Director of Technology

Location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX). Craven County Schools Director of Technology New Bern, North Carolina Apply Now Reports to : Chief Officer of Systems and Operations Supervises: Technology Department Pay: ADMIN III (Central Office Administrator Scale) FLSA Status : Exempt NATURE OF WORK : Under limited supervision, performs professional, supervisory, and management duties and is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the technology program. Areas of supervision include all computer applications and hardware, the central computer facility, networking and technical support, communication installations, the wide and local area network, distance learning, and computer repair. The Director of Technology is responsible for the development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology program for the school system. This individual provides leadership in identifying hardware and software purchases, ensuring consistency within the school system instructional technology plan and state technology guidelines. The employee collaborates with the other members of the school system central office staff and school building staff to use technology and include technology applications as an integral part of the total instructional program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides leadership for short and long-range planning for all technology initiatives: vision, goals, program objectives/strategies/activities, infrastructure, staffing, training, evaluation, budgeting, and collaboration with others. Assists technology facilitators with implementing the system and the building-level technology plans in accordance with the North Carolina Instructional Technology Plan, the North Carolina Technological Recommendations and Standards, and other state recommendations and guidelines. Serves as the system contact for communication and coordination with the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in technology; assures that the district program is consistent with state mandated criteria and structure and that all requirements are met. Supervises and works with technology staff to plan, develop, and implement staff development activities to meet established instructional technology integration needed to support the Information and Technology Essential Standards, and the technology competencies necessary for educators. Works with other directors to integrate technology in the ongoing instructional program for all curriculum areas by identifying strategies and materials, and by implementing activities for integration. Supervises and collaborates with technical staff to plan, design, and manage all infrastructure, networking, and technology installations and services, standard district software, and the technical support of these systems. Supervises and works with technical staff to ensure that all technology equipment is serviced and repaired in a timely manner. Works with staff and contractors to install necessary infrastructure to support access to all networks. Is knowledgeable of the hardware configurations and computer-related items on state contract and of the other technology-related state contract products. Uses the state and local technology plans to establish standards for the purchase of equipment, software, related media, and supplies for instructional technology integration and management activities according to the local purchasing guidelines. Supervises the system-wide inventory of technology assets. Analyzes proposals for technology related services to make purchasing recommendations. Assists technology users in resolving problems associated with ordering, service, and support. Plans and coordinates the implementation of special activities to promote technology. Serves as a clearinghouse of information on trends, research, applications, and effective practices related to the use of technology in the school program and school system. Receives technology requests, collaborates with schools, district level administrators, and technology staff to integrate technology initiatives, determine scope of projects and appropriateness, and determine staffing, system, training, and budgeting requirements. Conducts ongoing evaluations to determine the effectiveness of the technology. Serves as a system contact for all technology-related communication. Responds to calls and correspondence regarding programs and services offered. Supervises WAN/LAN engineers, technology technicians, and other technology staff. Works in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and various other agencies to meet the needs of students; ensure compliance of programs with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintains records, reports, and inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal policies. Prepares and administers budgets for technology program; 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. Prepares, submits, and ensures that expenditures meet proper guidelines for technology-related grants and reimbursement programs. Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things. Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants. Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology. Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of Apple and Google hardware and platforms. Knowledge of the RFP and upset bid process. Knowledge of eRate processes. Considerable knowledge of the appropriate uses of technology for instruction and the requirements of the North Carolina Information and Technology Essential Standards. Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and common software applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr