Executive Director of Technology (Chief Technology Officer)

To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by serving as a member of the collaborative and integrated executive leadership team which plans, directs, and coordinates action to achieve the mission and strategic goals. The Executive Director of Technology is responsible for setting vision in alignment with the district’s strategic plan, providing leadership, and leading continuous improvement of technology services to ensure that the division plays a strategic partnership role in accomplishing the mission of the organization. The Executive Director of Technology has primary responsibility for the direction of the district’s technology and information systems vision, strategies, resources and infrastructure to support operational and instructional goals. The Executive Director of Technology provides leadership for the Instructional & Information Technology Team and is responsible to: align technology related decisions with the district’s strategic plan; lead implementation of digital learning priority initiatives; manage enterprise technology systems; manage technological infrastructure; manage instructional systems; manage information systems; and manage technology support services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership and Vision: Collaborate with executive leadership team, school board members, system leaders, partners, and other stakeholders to build a shared vision for meaningful and effective uses of technology and to develop and implement strategies to accomplish that vision and meet district goals. Ensure a comprehensive, effective and efficient technology program that serves the operational needs and strategic direction of the district. Instructional Focus and Professional Development: Coordinate ongoing, purposeful professional development for all staff using technologies; ensure a sufficient budget through implementation and assessment process of emerging technologies. Collaborate with teaching and learning staff to maintain a comprehensive adult development and technology support program that serves the instructional needs and strategic direction of the district. Convene and support cross-functional teams in order to optimize engagement in decision-making, technology support, professional development, and other aspects of the district’s technology plan. Build relationships with all stakeholders to assess interest, determine goals, and measure stakeholder satisfaction. Technology and Support Resources: Direct and coordinate implementation of all tasks central to technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology for all facets of district operations. Ensure a high value of investment in operational technology that supports effective and efficient operations while providing tools that support decision-making and learning. Use technology to improve communication, overseeing network infrastructure to ensure functionality and security of e-mail, school and district websites, voice mail systems, and other forms of communication. Lead budget development, which guides purchasing decisions, related to technology. Collaborate to establish systems and tools for data mining and reporting data in meaningful ways to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (full-time, year round) who is committed to the HR profession and wants to build her/his HR skill set. You will work with a great team with an outstanding employer. If you have a passion for HR, are mission driven, and want to learn as much as you can about every aspect of HR, this is the job for you. Salary based on experience and education $50,000.00 – $60,000.00/yr. Job Summary: Provides general human resources services to designated employee groups within the School District. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Staffing, Recruitment and Selection *Attract and retain quality employees of diverse backgrounds. *Responsible for coordinating the screening, hiring and on boarding process for new employees. Personnel Transactions/Data Entry/Audits *Record and track wage, step, and pay changes as well as promotions, job transfers, hiring, terminations. Organizational effectiveness and internal consulting *Establish meaningful partnerships with internal customers to improve the effectiveness of the organization through related projects and initiatives. *Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures. *Consult with supervisors on performance management. *Main contact between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Compensation, Classification and Job Evaluation *Develop job specifications for district positions. *Coordinate the district job evaluation process. Human Resources record management *Establish and maintain all employee records. *Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Labor Relations *Collaborate with bargaining groups on contract administration issues. *Contribute as a member of the negotiations team. Provide excellent customer service to employees, supervisors and the public. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.