Closing Date:
06/07/2024 Assistant Director of Technology Operations
The Assistant Director of Technology Operations is a specialized, hands-on technical and managerial position responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and improving the District’s technology infrastructure, troubleshooting and solving problems that arise in a large technology program. This role also assists with and coordinates procedures in implementing future technology. Additionally, this role investigates, researches and tests emerging technologies and provides leadership in developing future use, management, and growth of complex technology systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on technical abilities, interpersonal skills, and systems architecture and design. This role is responsible for supporting all security, network, server and data systems for all students and staff members of Township High School District 214. In coordination with the Assistant Director of Technology Service and Support this role assists the Director of Technology Services in developing, implementing, and maintaining sound technology resources for the District. This role is also responsible for auditing, directing, and coordinating the District’s cyber security initiatives.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Leads and/or assists with project management of general technology-related initiatives beyond the scope of technology services supervisors and leaders.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates members of the technology services team as directed by the Director of Technology Services.
• Assists with development of procurement documents and processes related to departmental purchases.
• Assists in the monitoring and implementation of the technology budget as it pertains to hardware, software, and support needs.
• Manages large and complex district-wide technology projects and rollouts using industry standard project management techniques.
• Provides project management and leadership to staff and external resources in support of established goals and objectives, improved efficiencies, and problem resolution.
• Ensures accomplishment of all objectives in accordance with District policies, procedures, and strategic direction, as well as regulatory standards governing the district.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory trends and developments for the District’s technology program.
• Maintains and manages the district's e-rate program in collaboration with the Director of Technology Services and e-rate consultant.
• Oversees network security initiatives and coordinates among the various stakeholders on projects working with the technology services supervisors and leadership to implement improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
• Responsible for ensuring system backups are functional and tested regularly.
• Responsible for ensuring failover and redundancy plans are implemented and maintained to ensure uptime for all critical resources.
• Serves as a liaison between school staff and the network, server and data teams in troubleshooting system issues.
• Coordinate the efforts of building staff and the data team to optimize the use of the student information system and other critical data systems.
• Coordinate efforts with staff responsible for other data and reporting systems linked to the student information system.
• Coordinate services as needed with outside technology support organizations and vendors.
• Educates technology department and district leadership on appropriate security risk and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates potential security breaches, coordinates response, and recommends corrective actions.
• Available to work on an on-call basis as needed to ensure availability of technology and appropriate staffing
• Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Director of Technology Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Technical experience and prior management experience preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional in demeanor, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to relate well with other employees and visitors, and maintain confidentiality.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full year

SALARY RANGE: Supervisory Grade 6: $105,895 - $132,369; Plus Benefits Package
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an application, candidates are required to provide all of the following electronically, as separate items:

• A single page cover letter.
• A resume.
• Three (3) current letters of recommendation.

Click on the RED "APPLY" button to begin an application.
Please be aware that you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream) as a requirement of your application. The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

Closing Date:
06/07/2024 Assistant Director of Technology Operations
The Assistant Director of Technology Operations is a specialized, hands-on technical and managerial position responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and improving the District’s technology infrastructure, troubleshooting and solving problems that arise in a large technology program. This role also assists with and coordinates procedures in implementing future technology. Additionally, this role investigates, researches and tests emerging technologies and provides leadership in developing future use, management, and growth of complex technology systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on technical abilities, interpersonal skills, and systems architecture and design. This role is responsible for supporting all security, network, server and data systems for all students and staff members of Township High School District 214. In coordination with the Assistant Director of Technology Service and Support this role assists the Director of Technology Services in developing, implementing, and maintaining sound technology resources for the District. This role is also responsible for auditing, directing, and coordinating the District’s cyber security initiatives.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Leads and/or assists with project management of general technology-related initiatives beyond the scope of technology services supervisors and leaders.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates members of the technology services team as directed by the Director of Technology Services.
• Assists with development of procurement documents and processes related to departmental purchases.
• Assists in the monitoring and implementation of the technology budget as it pertains to hardware, software, and support needs.
• Manages large and complex district-wide technology projects and rollouts using industry standard project management techniques.
• Provides project management and leadership to staff and external resources in support of established goals and objectives, improved efficiencies, and problem resolution.
• Ensures accomplishment of all objectives in accordance with District policies, procedures, and strategic direction, as well as regulatory standards governing the district.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory trends and developments for the District’s technology program.
• Maintains and manages the district's e-rate program in collaboration with the Director of Technology Services and e-rate consultant.
• Oversees network security initiatives and coordinates among the various stakeholders on projects working with the technology services supervisors and leadership to implement improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
• Responsible for ensuring system backups are functional and tested regularly.
• Responsible for ensuring failover and redundancy plans are implemented and maintained to ensure uptime for all critical resources.
• Serves as a liaison between school staff and the network, server and data teams in troubleshooting system issues.
• Coordinate the efforts of building staff and the data team to optimize the use of the student information system and other critical data systems.
• Coordinate efforts with staff responsible for other data and reporting systems linked to the student information system.
• Coordinate services as needed with outside technology support organizations and vendors.
• Educates technology department and district leadership on appropriate security risk and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates potential security breaches, coordinates response, and recommends corrective actions.
• Available to work on an on-call basis as needed to ensure availability of technology and appropriate staffing
• Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Director of Technology Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Technical experience and prior management experience preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional in demeanor, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to relate well with other employees and visitors, and maintain confidentiality.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full year

SALARY RANGE: Supervisory Grade 6: $105,895 - $132,369; Plus Benefits Package
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an application, candidates are required to provide all of the following electronically, as separate items:

• A single page cover letter.
• A resume.
• Three (3) current letters of recommendation.

Click on the RED "APPLY" button to begin an application.
Please be aware that you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream) as a requirement of your application. The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.