Director of Technology

Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
Revised

POSITION:

Director of Technology

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master’s Degree
  2. A valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility preferred
  3. At least 5 years of Networking and Technology experience.
  4. Knowledge of E-rate application process.
  5. Supervisor experience preferred.
  6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  7. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or alien status.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

JOB GOAL:

Provides leadership and direction in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the district’s information systems, computer services, network communications, and management information services to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Establishes and oversees implementation of computing and information technology plans, operating policies and approaches, programs and schedules and ensures that technology is applied efficiently in a cost- effective manner. Provide leadership and oversight to instructional technologist to ensure all students and teachers are equipped with industry educational standards.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Install, configure, administer, and maintain the district’s network, wide area network, file serve, e-mail server, application servers, and print servers.
  2. Ensure that computer operations are performing properly for use by district employees, either directly or through subordinates.
  3. Troubleshoot hardware and software applications; serves as AS/400 computer system administrator which includes: monitoring performance of and resolving any program changes which need to be made; installing new versions/releases of the operating system; assisting in installing new hardware upgrades/products; keeping management appraised of system performance; performing periodic IPL’s and full saves of the system; and contacting appropriate vendors for software/hardware problem resolution.
  4. Update hardware and software as needed.
  5. Coordinate integration of new systems and applications into existing systems and networks.
  6. Provide direct support and training to users.
  7. Provide oversight to instructional technologist.
  8. Provide instructional technology support regarding district curriculum.
  9. Prepare user procedure manuals/materials as required.
  10. Develop maintenance schedules and records for computer equipment and applications.
  11. Backup and restoration of information system critical data, 10.Perform all tasks required as per district’s policy and make recommendations for the purchase of new computer equipment and software.
  12. Preparation of reports for computers, peripherals, and network devise to determine the needs of repairs or addition of new equipment.
  13. Coordinate development and maintain policies and provide guidance in LAN, WAN, midrange, and desktop security issues.
  14. Administer system security, institute periodic security checks, perform analysis of system logs for conformity to district’s policy, and coordinate the investigation of suspected breaches in security and district’s policy.
  15. Authorize system access to users and maintain necessary documentation of authorities assigned.
  16. Coordinate and administer district telephone and cellular services, equipment, and maintenance agreements.
  17. Troubleshoot telephone and cellular service and equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
  18. Monitors and evaluates overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommends enhancement.
  19. Identifies emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated and introduced within the school district.
  20. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of policies and procedures on Evaluation of professional staff.

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