FTE: 1.0

Start Date: May 1, 2018

Calendar: 260 days

FLSA: Non-Represented

Notes: 2018-19 salary is currently being reviewed.

PURPOSE: This position provides leadership and vision for developing and sustaining technology services that are in alignment with District goals, including supporting curriculum and instruction, and providing staff development. The director of technology services reports to the assistant superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and administers the District's technology services to provide effective and efficient technology services for all district programs.

Oversees the technological infrastructure necessary to support staff in improving instructional outcomes, teacher effectiveness, administrative leadership, and District communication with internal and external audiences.

Provides leadership and vision for long-range plans to meet the present and future technological needs of the District.

Directs the design and administration of operating systems and servers (e.g. email systems, business management systems, auto dialers, voice and video systems, devise assignments mass storage systems, back-up systems disaster recovery, security, antivirus, spyware) and ensures availability of services to all authorized users.

Coordinates hardware, software, and licensing purchases consistent with the District's business and instructional goals.

Maintains knowledge of and communicates current research findings and forecasts related to the effective use of technology in the school's educational program.

Serves as the primary leader for the district's 1:1 technology device initiative, developing rollout strategies, planning and conducting teacher training, and communicating with and presenting to student and parents.

In collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Department administrators, oversees professional development of staff on the integration of technology into the curriculum. Will also at times provide direct professional development (e.g. new employee orientations, technology classes, assessment software, and instructional tools).

Works with the Finance and Operations Director, the Assistant Superintendent, and Teaching and Learning Department administrators to align program needs and outcomes with planned expenditures for technology, in order to promote the most cost-effective use of district resources.

Plans, develops, and implements the Technology Department budget, and assists in developing the technology component of proposed bonds.

Collaborates with leadership team members and teachers on the career learning standards and coordinates the technology needs to continuously improve all aspects of the learning environment.

Leads District Technology Committee, which includes administrators, teachers, and community members, to support and move the District's vision and goals forward.

Partners with members of the community to articulate mission values and connections between ethics and technology.

In collaboration with other Directors, develops policies and procedures around the use of technology and software to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

Strengthens the district relationship with neighboring colleges, universities and agencies in ways that support and enhances the district's technology needs.

Support the emergency responder overseeing the district's website and emergency notifications.

Serves as liaison with local agencies providing software applications (i.e. Student Information System at Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District).

Manages technology contracts for the district.

Directs and supervises the daily operations and personnel of the Technology Services Department, including analyzing workflow, establishing priorities and timelines, developing and monitoring standards, evaluating performance, and ensuring optimal utilization of staff to provide a high level of customer service, with a focus on being innovative and responsive to user needs.

Focus on ensuring that network and other technology resources are used safely and responsibly, and available to staff in a manner that supports the district's goals while ensuring security and maximum performance.

Serves on district and community boards and committees.

Remains current in trends and best practices related to technology education and management.

Oversees the maintenance, storage and retrieval of data and information in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.

Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.

Support students and staff in the district's career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Education Technology or related field required.

Five years of successful experience in an administrative position working with networked and electronic data systems, preferably in an educational setting.

Teaching experience preferred.

Experience working with a diverse groups.

Experience with a variety of software applications being used in the district as well as emerging applications.

General knowledge of networking, data center design, storage, custom application development, and other emerging technologies.

Knowledge of technologies and software being used in the classrooms, and the ability to apply the knowledge to staff development planning, troubleshooting and the allocation of staff resources.

Familiarity with a variety of instructional, assessment and behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.

Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks.

Knowledge of state and federal laws governing education, student, and staff rights.

Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills that enable the candidate to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Demonstrated ability to work with all elements of the district community to resolve conflicts and build consensus for action and to solve problems.

Excellent communication (listening, writing, speaking) skills.

Ability to view the broad picture of all schools, the district and the community and the interrelationship of all as a system.

Ability to think creatively and support innovation.

Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.

Supervision skills, including team-building, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff and student workers.

Ability to facilitate meetings and collaboration efforts with staff and community.

Ability to collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate organize, and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.

Excellent organizational skills combined with flexibility for managing multiple tasks and projects.

Ability to travel among district facilities as needed, and, if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.

Standard Red Cross First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.

Regularly required to talk and hear.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Regularly required to lift, move, or carry up to 25 pounds.

Regularly required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop.

Occasionally required to travel within and outside of the district.

Occasionally required to kneel or crouch.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts. Employee is required to handle and work with a variety of materials and objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment could be moderate to high. The employee's work is almost exclusively indoors. Sometimes there can be variations in temperature on the job. Evening and/or extended work hours often are required.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Jennifer Duvall Human Resources Director and Title IX Coordinator, jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us mailto:jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us" target="_blank 541-757-5840

Primary Location District Office
Salary Range $89,474.00 - $99,878.00 / Annual Salary
Shift Type Full Time