Director of Educational Technology

Job Summary: The Director of Technology will be responsible for the technical, administrative, and educational technology functions for the school district. He/she will provide leadership in technology throughout the school district operations in the areas of instruction, management, and integration. He/she will lead the development and implementation of technology initiatives for the district including the development, coordination, articulation, implementation, assessment, and oversight of the educational technology and computer education curricula PreK-12.The Director will oversee the technology support team and instructional technology team. Therefore, the Director must have current knowledge of computers and other information technologies, networks, infrastructures, computer applications, instructional software, an in-depth understanding of curriculum development, knowledge of content area curricula and standards, and direct knowledge of teaching and instruction PreK-12.

Responsibilities: Work with the technology support team and instructional technology staff to maintain, oversee, and expand the technology infrastructure, including the network infrastructure, hardware and software licensing to support connectivity for students, faculty and staff for computing resources and applications provided by the network including file and application servers, security, backup and recovery, and planning and testingLead the development and implementation of a coordinated K-12 technology integration plan and encourage interdisciplinary curriculum opportunities using technologyPerform all necessary E-rate functions on behalf of the DistrictSupervise and coordinate the organization of the system-wide inventory of technology assets.Recommend and oversee all the technological needs which include systems architecture, infrastructure, and hardware and softwareWork with administrators, department heads, technology support team, the instructional technology specialist, and teachers in the selection of appropriate software and hardwareOversee the development and deployment of the technology budgetReview and approve all technology-related purchasesManage ongoing vendor relationships and oversee technical supportOversee website maintenance and managementWork with the Director of Curriculum to coordinate professional development and training efforts in technologyPrepare and deliver presentations to School Committee, parents, and staff as requested by the SuperintendentDevelop and update annual goals and timeline for the technology plan and develops technology related policiesConduct annual reviews of Empowered Use Policy and ensure effective implementation by all staffSupervises/Evaluates the following staff: Tech. support specialistsSummer technology help