Director of Technology

Springfield City School District
Springfield, OH, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer Networks Data Integrity Network Administration Student Information Systems Information Technology Static Application Security Testing

Job description

  • Supervise Network Administrators, Software Administrators, PC & Network Technicians, Administrative Secretary and Inventory Secretary ensuring District alignment and accountability directing the activities of the technology department
  • Serve as a leader and general resources person in matters pertaining to Technology
  • Design and implement assessment processes for measuring the utilization and effectiveness of technology to support continuous improvement
  • Lead district technology initiatives, collaborating across department and functional areas
  • Develop, manage and evaluate the technology budget
  • Oversees district system projects to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
  • Establish system-wide software and hardware standards, requirements and specifications
  • Prepare Requests for Proposal for technology products and services
  • Manage the application process for E-rate funds and other technology-related federal programs
  • Participates in the application and administration of technology-related grants to optimize funding and school needs
  • Make recommendations for the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of hardware and software at the district and building levels
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive and cost-effective district technology rotation plan, ensuring appropriate preventive maintenance, repair services and replacement
  • Ensure cost-effective purchase and repair of district technology
  • Maintain current knowledge of new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training and maintenance
  • Develop and implement a schedule for assessment of district technology
  • Collaborate with members of administration to support student achievement through embedding technology in teaching and learning
  • Work effectively with vendors and other external partners
  • Ensure maintenance of inventory and life-cycle records of all district technology
  • Develop training programs for district staff to support effective and consistent application of technology in classroom instruction and operations
  • Provides administrative and technical support for operational and instructional technology
  • Ensures maintenance and data integrity of student information systems
  • Ensures adherence to state reporting requirements for student data

What We Offer: As a contracted employee, this position is assigned to work 234 days per year and 8 hours per day.

  • Salary details are available within the SASO/SAST Agreement

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technology or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Technology with extensive knowledge of infrastructure requirements and components of area networks, internet and intranet
  • Extensive knowledge of trends and future directions of technology in the learning environment
  • Understanding of the application of academic technologies to increase student success
  • Strong collaborative skills; experience working effectively in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Benefits & conditions

The SASO/SAST agreement and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.

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