Director - Technology

SITE/ASSIGNMENT: THIS IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST. THIS IS AN EIGHT (8) HOUR PER DAY
261 DAYS PER YEAR POSITION. DISTRICT OFFICE.

FILING DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 AT 4:00 P.M. Must apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vvuhsd/default.cfm.

SALARY: RANGE 42 M; $117,300.12 - $142,947.49 ANNUALLY

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Director of Technology plans, organizes, controls and directs the District's information technology services program in support of future-ready classrooms and student centered learning environments; coordinates the selection and implementation of computing platforms, mobile devices and applications, and related technology for the District's instructional and administrative needs; provides leadership in the development of information management systems, network services, voice and data applications, cloud services, mobile device management and instructional technology; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; and performs related work as required.

Must attach a copy of Bachelor's degree/transcript with application.

• Lead, plan, organize and direct the District's Technology Department. Provide leadership in the development of the information management system. Coordinate District computer activities and operations; coordinate activities with regard to policy and administrative needs of the District. E

• Analyze, direct and determine the development and implementation of new and revised systems and applications to accomplish the District's technology needs; manage the information processing system, including both centralized data processing and network systems throughout the District. E

• Directs development of District productivity applications, cloud based services and systems; Oversees the development and implementation of flexible wired and wireless network that integrates voice, video and data services at the mobile client level and provides a robust environment for technology. E

• Works with departments and school sites to assure optimum acquisition, allocation of equipment, facilities, and project supplies in support of student centered learning. E

• Research and review site technology plans for coordination into the District Technology Plan. E

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate with County, State and Federal network developments. Responsible for federal, state, and local reporting (i.e., CALPADS, Attendance, etc.)

• Participate on Technology Grant application and development committees. Ensure coordinated effort with other technology projects and grants. E

• Confer with District and school administrative personnel regarding data processing needs and to investigate major operating complaints; research and resolve user hardware and software issues, concerns and problems. E

• Direct and schedule the training and documentation for new applications used within the District; develop or obtain and schedule training opportunities for District personnel using mainframe and network terminals and various software applications used within the District. E

• Train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned information systems personnel. E

• Operate a variety of computer hardware and software applications, including mini and microcomputers, printers, and modems, network hardware, network software, system management software.. E

• Cooperate with departmental management in the design of, conversion to and utilization of information processing systems and applications, including the design of inputs and outputs, information flow and documentation. E

• Perform technical evaluation and acquisition of new hardware and software; project long-range computerization needs of the District; project present and future equipment, data communication, and personnel needs and costs; assist in management and policy decisions for priorities, acquisitions and conversion. E

• Prepare and control annual department budget; prepare written reports and recommendations regarding the economic and technical feasibility of proposed applications using electronic information processing. E

• Meet with users to design new ideas and systems and to implement better service and utilization; respond to requests from District personnel for a variety of assistance, including reports and software and hardware issues. E

• Communicates with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate technology efforts, activities, and programs to solve issues and conflicts and exchange information; E

• Reviews and analyzes systems and determines appropriate improvements; reviews purchase orders for software, hardware, computers, and supplies for compliance with District standards, prepares configuration and bid specifications for computers and evaluates bid responses. E

• Operation, production capacity and application of digital computers and communications hardware in an interactive on-line system.

• Developments and trends in information processing, school curricula, electronic

• information processing systems, and their application to education, data communications systems and statistics.

• Principles, practices, and language of third and fourth generation computer systems and programming.

• Systems analysis techniques and methods.

• Advanced elements and principles of programming and computer technology. 

• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. 

• Research methods and report writing techniques. 

• District organization, operations, policies and objectives. 

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

• Technical aspects of field of specialty. 

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and direct the District's information processing operations.

• Direct the development and implementation of new and revised systems and programs to accomplish the District's information processing needs.

• Direct and schedule the training and documentation for new applications used within the District.

• Perform technical evaluation and acquisition of new hardware and software.

• Perform difficult and complex programming duties in the analysis of systems 

• requirements and preparation of computer programs. 

• Communicate data processing procedures and requirements to users. 

• Provide technical assistance to District computer systems users. 

• Apply principles and techniques of computer programming to specific user needs 

• and problems.

• Apply and explain State Education Code and other rules related to the collection and processing of District and student data.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel. 

• Maintain records and prepare reports. 

• Prioritize and schedule work.

• Read and apply technical manuals regarding equipment and communication system theories and practices.

• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.