Director Of Information Services

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Salary: Full-time based on experience and level of education

Summary: Direct and manage the administrative information systems and computer services for the district; ensure efficient and effective access to student and teacher information.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of computer network, administrative, i.e., teacher and other staff software applications, hardware, and software applications.

• Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation.

• Ability to manage budget and personnel; coordinate district function.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interpret policy and data.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist schools and administrative departments in developing and implementing plans to address technology needs, including evaluation of hardware and software and management of information relating to attendance, grade reporting, scheduling, demographic data, and budgetary information.

• Participate with the administrative team and instructional staff to create and promote a vision for how technology will support the district's strategic and operational goals.

• Coordinate support for district staff, including programming, application support, and end-user support.

• Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information systems; facilitate IT security audits and investigations.

• Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure the attainment of district and department goals and objectives.

• Assist with the Implementation of staff development in the area of information management and technology; make presentations if needed.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of funding sources available to the district and appropriately leverage them to meet district and programmatic goals.

• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

• Participate in contract negotiations for computer hardware, software, maintenance, and related services.

• Approve and forward department invoices and purchase orders to the Business Office.

• Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in the technology department.

• Set clear team objectives and measures. Monitor progress, process, and results.

• Attend professional development opportunities to keep abreast of innovations in information management and technology services.

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures.

• Build an environment of trust through communication and transparency about the decisions and how they are made while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in technology, computer science or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience in supervision and management of a technology department.

• In-depth understanding of networking infrastructure, virtual server environments, and server management.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in hardware purchasing and hardware lifecycle management.

• Prior experience with vendor relationship management

• Understanding of asset management and inventory process

• Ability to supervise helpdesk and oversee prioritization and timely resolution of support tickets

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity risks, tools, and prevention strategies

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the K-12 instructional application of technology

• Server management: Windows Server 2016 and newer, Active Directory management, DHCP, DNS

• VMWare environment

• Google Workspace, Chromebook management, Google Apps, Google Admin Console, GADS

• Network firewall, switching and wireless management including VLANs, VPN, RADIUS, LDAP

• Mitel VoIP system maintenance and management

• Microsoft SCCM

• Apple iOS, Mosyle IDM

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile and negotiate.

Benefits:

Full-Time Position

Great Benefits

Collaborative Working Environment

Application Procedure:

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