Allentown School District · 1 day ago
Executive Director of Technology
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expAllentown School District is seeking an Executive Director of Technology to provide strategic leadership and direction for technology necessary to support all facets of district operations, including instruction and administration. This role ensures robust and reliable access to technology and fosters technological innovation while supporting effective utilization of software and hardware.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee implementation of the District's strategic direction for delivering efficient and effective programs and services to meet the technology needs of the District in alignment with the District's strategic plan, vision, and goals
Oversee and ensure the achievement of positive outcomes for all areas of the Office of Technology including but not limited to the creation and implementation of a technology plan to ensure that technology is leveraged to enhance teaching, advance learning, and increase the effectiveness of business systems
Provide districtwide vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives that support District's goals
Direct and/or coordinate the development of specifications for the procurement of hardware, software, telecommunications, and support services to support the District's initiatives
Maintain technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administrative and educational operations
Implement comprehensive maintenance plans for desktop, server, and network technology as well as safeguard information technology and its associated data from unintentional and malicious damage, loss, and use
Maintain and monitor district technology equipment inventory, assess equipment life cycles and recommend equipment replacement schedules
Create and implement information technology security practices and procedures, including those for both the physical and electronic access to the school district's information technology assets and data
Ensure that the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications and infrastructure systems support the needs of teaching, learning, and operational efficiency
Maintain for clients the availability and usability of electronic data and develops appropriate backup procedures for the effective handling of "down time" in the utilization of information technology
Develop, continuously monitors, and respond to customer satisfaction measures, to ensure effective support provided to school district personnel through the help desk among other methods
Prepare and administer the District's budgets related to technology
Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the protection of information technology assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of data entrusted to or maintained by the District
Update and maintain District technology policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and in alignment with best practices
Coordinate and implement federal and state contracts and grants related to technology services, including managing the District's e-Rate projects, in compliance with guidelines
Serve as a thought partner and counsel to the CFO and Superintendent as a member of the extended cabinet of the District and ensure district leadership is aware of critical and emergent issues in a timely manner
Attend all public-school board meetings, participates in committee meetings, and present on selected issues and programs, as necessary
Prepare materials for leadership and the Board of Directors as requested
Serve as a District representative at local, regional, state, and national meetings and events pertaining to areas of responsibility
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned team members
Stay current on new developments in the field and build the capacity of the department and its individual team members
Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement ongoing strategic updates to the district's technology plan, strategic plan, and/or other district initiatives
Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent
Qualification
Required
Master's degree preferred, with a major in technology, computer science, or related field from an accredited college or university
Five (5) or more years or progressive experience in the field of technology with at least two years in a management role
Extensive knowledge in technology resources to support public sector systems
Knowledge of local and wide area network infrastructure design, management, operations, security, and administration; network management hardware and software, multi-protocol network administration, Windows Operating Systems
Experience in development of and effective management of budgets
Satisfactory work records and criminal/child abuse clearances
Such modifications or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable
Preferred
Education technology experience preferred
Company
Allentown School District
Allentown School District is an urban public school district that provides education from preschool to grade 12.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Malika Savoy, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer
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