Director of Information Technology (IT)

Reporting directly to the Superintendent-Director and Principal, the Director of Technology plans, develops, maintains, and implements the district’s network system in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position is scheduled year-round. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. *Manage the school’s network system. *Purchase, install, and configure the system server hardware and operating system as required. *Manage LAN/WAN and Windows servers. *Manage software and licensing for all software products and educational software. * Purchase hardware and software upgrades. * Establish and implement network policies, procedures, and standards for users and computers. * Create and oversee the District Technology Plan as required by the Department of Education. * Plan, develop, and maintain the software, hardware and procedural manuals for the information management systems. * Conduct short-range and long-range planning studies in all areas of technology as needed. * Administers all student management systems for the school district. * Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure and connectivity related to equipment. * Implement and manage a comprehensive backup procedure for all network assets. * Responsible for preparing a district budget for all aspects of computer and technology systems. * Select, evaluate and utilize appropriate computer and technology-based materials to support the instructional process. * Facilitate and oversee District Technology Committee * Remain abreast of developments and innovations in the field and be able to share such developments and innovations with the staff of the school district. * Plan, develop, and implement professional training programs for administration, the Business Office, teachers, and staff, identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies to enhance overall education. * Advise the Superintendent on legal matters pertaining to students as they relate to technology. * Oversee and manage the system’s security with regard to anti-virus software. * Provide support in establishing and setting up disaster recovery methods and infrastructure. * Supervises and evaluates the Technology Department personnel. * Provide oversight for the school website, including approval of all submissions, posting protocol and schedules; future planning including a site redesign and periodic updates. * Work with administration in recommending overall operation and efficiency processes and/or equipment for the school’s security systems, including cameras and locks, electronic warnings, and restricted areas. *Grant preparation assistance as required. * Any other duties as required by the High School Principal and/or Superintendent-Director.