Director of Technology - K-12

Director of Technology - K-12

Salary/Pay Scale: Per Contract (ESMAA)
Application Deadline: 04/30/2025
Start Date: 07/01/2025
Job Description:

The K-12 Director of Technology for Eastport-South Manor Central School District plays a pivotal role in shaping the district's technological landscape. This position involves providing leadership and maintaining communication with administrators, teachers, and staff to ensure the effective use and application of technology throughout the district. The Director is responsible for developing and administering the District Technology Plan, managing the technology budget, overseeing the implementation of hardware and software, and planning staff development programs. Additionally, they supervise networking designs, internet implementation, and technical support staff. Seeking alternative funding sources and staying abreast of current trends in educational technology are also essential in this position.

The ESM Director of Technology:

• Spearheads the implementation of instructional technology and the use of AI tools to enhance instruction.

• Supports the implementation of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.

• Serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for all regional and state data reporting.

• Develops, in cooperation with instructional and administrative staff, a formative district-wide program that embeds technology into the teaching and learning environment in a seamless manner.

• Administers the District Technology Plan and serves as Chairperson of the District Technology Committee and the STEAM Committee.

• Develops and administers the District technology budget. Advises and coordinates the purchase and installation of hardware and software.

• Develops and implements procedures for maintenance and repair of district computer equipment and software. Supervises all hardware and software purchases to ensure consistency with the District Technology Plan.

• Overseas Local Area/Wide Area networking designs and installation of wiring and hardware.

• Offers technical assistance for student management and data warehousing functions.

• Plans and coordinates ongoing staff development programs for administrators and staff to support the technology plan implementation.

• Maintains complete district inventory of technology resources.

• Develops and monitors the district E-rate application to maximize district reimbursement.

• Maintains appropriate knowledge of current trends and practices associated with technology in education by attending conferences, workshops, and professional meetings.

• Seeks alternative sources of funding to support technology plan implementation, including writing grant proposals and monitoring grant implementation.

• Directs and supervises technical support staff, as needed.

• Performs such additional duties as may be delegated by the immediate supervisor or the Superintendent of Schools.