Technology Director

Requirements/Experience:

• Master Degree in Instructional Technology and have experience in leading a cutting edge, technology driven educational program.  Preference given to classroom experience and good human relations skills.

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Responsible for the district's information technology planning and leadership under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent. 

• Responsible for the interaction and upgrade of the various systems and servers that make up the district's information technology infrastructure. 

• Maintain the technology enhanced learning spaces across the district. 

• Oversee and coordinate the life cycle of all computer equipment and replace in a systematic manner. 

• Ensure backup strategies meet the business continuity goals of the district. 

• Monitor and evolve the district's local and wide area network. 

• Provide oversight of training sessions for all staff and faculty. 

• Research technology trends and inform the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of district needs. 

• Serve as a resource to the various district committees relative to technology. 

• Develop working relationships with district technology coaches, principals, and "early adapter" teachers. 

• Promote change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas. 

• Responsible for all aspects of the technology budget, including but not limited to, preparation/revision, monitoring all expenditures, and ensuring that proper accounting procedures are followed. 

• Assist the business manager with identifying ways to contain cost and limit increases of expenditures that are in the district's control. 

• Advocate for continuous learning for the members of the technology department. 

• Serve as the District Representative to the LIU for appropriate regional technology related material. 

• Oversee the responsibilities of the technology staff, delegating assignments as needed.  

The successful candidate will posses the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
(The WYASD will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. )

• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctively; be able to read correspondence/computer screen; and have an auditory acuity sufficient to communicate via phone. 

• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, service-oriented, able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions. 

• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time; walk throughout buildings; climb stairs; lift/carry at least 20 pounds; and bend, twist, reach, stoop, grasp, and have sufficient dexterity to operate office equipment. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public; follow written and verbal directions; provide direction and motivate subordinates; read, comprehend, and perform computations; write and correspond at a post-secondary level; work independently or in a team; direct personnel consistent with district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.