Director of Educational Technology and Digital Learning

OVERVIEWThe Director of Educational Technology and Digital Learning will be responsible for the technical, operational, and educational technology functions for the school district. Provides leadership in technology throughout the school district in the areas of instruction, management, curriculum development, and integration. Development and implementation of technology infused initiatives for the district, including the development, coordination, articulation, implementation, assessment, and oversight of the digital learning environment.The Director should possess a broad working knowledge of computers, networks and other technologies, computer applications, instructional software, an in-depth understanding of curricula development, knowledge of content area curricula and standards, and direct knowledge of teaching and instruction.RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the ongoing collaborative development and implementation of the districts technology visionProject manager for all technology related projects throughout the districtWorks in partnership with the Principal, Director of Academics and Director of CTE to develop instructional practices that leverages digital learning and instructionOversee the implementation of digital learning into the statewide frameworks including the Curriculum Frameworks, Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards and the related Vocational Education FrameworksCoordinate and develop professional development and training efforts in technology across the system including administrators, teachers and support staffDesign, develop, maintain and oversee the technology infrastructure, including the network infrastructure, hardware, and software licensing to support connectivity for students, faculty, and staff to computing resources and applications provided by a network including file and application servers.Supervises the system-wide inventory of technology assetsDevelop and maintain computing standards relative to an overall strategy to provide an appropriate degree of standardizationMaintains and recommends all technology-related district policiesRecommends and oversees all the technological needs which include infrastructure, hardware, and software with the necessary constituentsEvaluates all district data systems and develop/execute a global strategic plan to integrate systemsPurchase, monitor and document software and online programs for the districtWork with administrators, department leads, and teachers in applications and selection of appropriate software and hardwareOversee and assist in state and federal reporting requirementsOversee the development, purchase, and deployment of the technology budgetDistrict contact for all technology-related communicationProvide leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan to increase proficiency in digital learning for instructionDevelop day-to-day operational plans with administrators, department leads, Instructional Technology Specialists, Library Media Specialist and teachers for technology use and integration within the existing curriculaSupervises and coordinates Next Gen MCAS 2.0 allocation of resources and technical supportProvide leadership to others in the technology department through planning and coordination of priorities and schedulesProvides supervision and evaluation of all technology personnel to foster shared leadership and collaborationServes as a clearinghouse of information on trends, research, applications, and effective practices related to the use of technology in the schools.Liaison with established state and national technology groupsPromotes the school district on local, state and national levels through conference, workshops, seminars and technology associationsDevelop annual goals and timeline for the technology plan.Oversees the reporting to the DESE as it relates to student dataPerform other related duties as developed and assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designeeThe Director of Educational Technology and Digital Learning will report directly to the Superintendent.Negotiated contract