Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Information Instructional Technology) 2024-2025

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Deputy Chief Technology Officer.

Salary Grade / Schedule : ASP

Salary Schedules :

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Title : Deputy Chief, Technology Officer

Under limited supervision, provides oversight for the operation, maintenance, and support of the DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) technology infrastructure including, but not limited to, all devices, data centers, networking systems, physical security components, and telecommunication services. The Deputy Chief Technology Officer assists the Chief Information Officer in ensuring compliance with established goals and strategic plan by maintaining organizational technological strategy, defining the requirements for innovative technology implementations, and communicating them to key stakeholders.

Essential Functions :

• Supervises the facilitation and coordination of all activities related to daily operations of hardware, networks, data centers, telecommunications, physical security, and support services that support learning and business functions of the district. Includes verifying operational status and security, troubleshooting issues, and taking corrective action.
• Leads development of standards for the acquisition of equipment, software, and services and informs updates to district technology-related policies, procedures, administrative rules and regulations and guidelines.
• Guides technology infrastructure-related strategic initiatives and operational goals by coordinating evaluation, deployment, and management. Ensures appropriate resource capacity planning and managing risks / barriers to ensure continued forward momentum in projects.
• Collaborates with IT Security in the implementation of security strategies.
• Leads ongoing inspection of the use of technology infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency; identify the need for upgrades and configurations for new systems.
• Collaborates with division leadership on the implementation of a change management process that ensures information and technology infrastructure decisions are documented, evaluated, and implemented effectively.
• Collaborates with central office and school-based leadership to ensure accountability in effective technology infrastructure accessibility and business continuity and disaster recovery plans and protocols.
• Meets with representatives of manufacturers, vendors, professional and business organizations to build relationships, solicit cooperation, and resolve problems including utilizing cost-efficient contracts and agreements.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors appropriate department budgets.
• Communicates with the public through telephone inquiries, public meetings, and special appearances; represents the district at various meetings and conferences; investigates and resolves public inquiries and complaints. Attends all Board of Education meetings and prepares reports as requested.
• Champion the district’s commitment to providing equitable access to technology for all students and staff
• Serves as an emergency contact person for matters pertaining to the district’s technology infrastructure on a 24 / 7 basis.
• Performs other duties assigned.

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