The Director of Technology is a key strategic administrative team member at Leland Public School. In our single-building K-12 school setting, this role requires both strategic leadership and direct technical work on a daily basis. This role provides leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on management for all district technology infrastructure, data systems, and cybersecurity. The technology director strives to align technology with student learning goals and ensures that digital tools effectively support the instructional, administrative, and operational needs of our diverse 21st-century learning community.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Certifications: Preferred certifications include CompTIA+, Security+, Apple Learning Coach/similar, and Google Workspace Admin.
- Experience: Proven experience in IT management, preferably within an educational setting.
- Preferred Systems Expertise: Familiarity with Apple/Google/Microsoft OS's, cloud computing, cybersecurity solutions, and networking hardware. Familiarity with systems such as Cisco Meraki, Mosyle MDM, PowerSchool, Michigan's DRC Insights, CollegeBoard, and ParentSquare is highly valued.
Required Skills:
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and implement long-term technology plans aligned with district priorities.
- Collaborative Partnership: Build mutually respectful and supportive relationships with administrators and teachers to identify and plan for support needs.
- Advocacy: Drive proactive conversations regarding technology policy and programming, including AI implementation, digital citizenship curriculum, and data privacy.
- Communication: Effectively communicate professionally with staff, students, families, and community partners.
- Adaptability: Demonstrate a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn and implement emerging technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate the District Strategic Plan, ensuring IT goals are fully aligned with educational objectives.
- Infrastructure Management: Administer and ensure the reliability of local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (WAN), servers, VoIP systems, and security firewalls.
- Instructional Support and Device Management: Coordinate technology integration in classrooms, managing the district’s Apple ecosystem and ensuring devices support teacher clarity and student engagement.
- School Security: Support school safety and security through effective and proactive management of security cameras, door access systems, bells and clocks, mass-notification systems, and intercom/PA systems.
- Cybersecurity Oversight: Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, managing account security, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, content filtering, backup and recovery planning, phishing awareness. Monitor for vulnerabilities, and lead incident response and recovery efforts.
- Data & Compliance: Manage the Student Information System (SIS) and ensure strict data privacy compliance (FERPA, HIPAA, COPPA) for state reporting. Maintain accurate technology records and prepare reports related to performance, cybersecurity, and budgeting for audits.
- Budget & Procurement: Manage the technology department budget, inventory, E-Rate funding, and technology grants.
- Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, service agreements, software licensing, and cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Staff Supervision: Supervise, coach, and evaluate the Technology Assistant to foster a service-oriented department.
- User Support & Training: Coordinate needs-based technology training for school staff and provide technical assistance to ensure staff productivity.
- Stakeholder Communication: Support and maintain district communication platforms, including the district website, mass notification tools, parent communication systems, and related integrations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Presence: Walking and working across the campus building throughout the day is required to provide a visible presence and support for school staff.
- Availability: Attendance and support are expected at evening special events that utilize technology resources, with on-call availability required for emergencies or critical outages.
- Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift technology equipment as needed.
- Installation: May require ladder use, equipment installation, or access to technology infrastructure areas.
- Travel: Ability to travel to regional collaborative sessions and trainings as required.
Salary:
Competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 and full benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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