Metro

The Director of Technology is responsible for the Technology Department and related functions including planning, purchasing and coordinating of all information systems, communication networks, technical support, education/instructional technology, technology training services and the daily operations of the Technology Department. The Director serves as a member of the district leadership team and cabinet. The Director will provide leadership and expertise needed to plan, implement, operate, and maintain cost-effective and innovative systems and services which support the School District strategic goals.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Provide Information Technology leadership and recommendations to senior administration on the development of District long-range strategic plans.
• Provide leadership for assessment and evaluation of current and future Information Technology infrastructure.
• Develop and administer School District technology budgets so that resources are allocated in a manner consistent with the School District plan.
• Supervise the technology department district-wide staff by providing work assignments, guidance, and performance evaluations in order to ensure that the department’s day to day operations are managed in an efficient and effective way through fostering a collaborative environment.
• Develop, recommend, coordinate and implement Information Technology system lifecycle district-wide and project plans.
• Analyze operational methods and procedures and recommend to senior administration the most efficient and effective information and technology delivery systems.
• Implement and oversee all systems related to cybersecurity, disaster and recovery plans.
• Oversee the backup and restoration of all network stored data.
• Comply with and enforce all state and federal laws concerning School District data and technology including but not limited to: data privacy, retention of records, copyright infringement and internet safety.
• Attend all Cabinet, strategic planning and other meetings as necessary to represent IT needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key technology suppliers, vendors, consultants and consortiums for effective and efficient deployment of technology systems and services.
• Develop, communicate and maintain a long term vision and plan for technology integration in the district that supports learning.
• Collaborate directly with what Digital Learning Coordinator and Department of Teaching and Learning to support student and staff technology needs.
• Build and retain expertise in the areas of school technology, technology integration, digital tool, etc.  or Stay current with trends in education and technology to make recommendations for the
  direction of district technology.
• Supports the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g. new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with delivery and implementation of initiatives, providing support and assistance to others, providing oversight of projects and/or training and providing information to others to ensure successful implementation.