Position Type:
Administration/ Director

Date Posted:
9/9/2015

Location:
UHCS Home Office
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New Jersey Supervisor, School Administrator, Principal Certificate or eligibility

Formal training or relevant experience with computer technology and networked information systems.

Broad knowledge of instructional technology equipment and applications; on-line services; technology resources and integration of technology across the curriculum

Demonstrated ability to develop long-range plans for technology application in the schools and conduct related budget analysis.

Capacity to provide professional development to staff on optimal use of technology.

Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the school. ?

Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail. ?

Flexibility in doing whatever it takes, big or small, to get the task accomplished.

Ability to be highly confidential in handling sensitive personal and institutional information.

Experience and expertise (preferred) in existing school technology hardware, software, and services, including: Mac OS and ISO (for instructional staff), Windows 7/8 and up (for business office staff), Powerschool, Google Apps for Education, CDK Accounting Software, IEP Direct, and SchoolDude

Experience and expertise (preferred) Windows Server 2010 and later, Microsoft Exchange 2013 and later, DNS, DHCP, LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, UDP and Cisco Network Appliances.

Experience and expertise (preferred) in existing technology-based state compliance reporting and assess,emt, including NJSmart, EWEG, and PARCC.

Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SUPERVISES: School-Based Operations & Technology Coordinators

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the school's technology plan; enhance instruction through technology across the curriculum; leverage technology to maximize school operational, financial, and compliance reporting services; and, to promote efficiency in the schools with the use of technology.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises school-based technology coordinators in supporting school staff with technology needs.

Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the Executive Director the adoption of new technology, methods and programs and the purchase of technology hardware, software, and services to meet operational and instructional needs.

Works with principals, other instructional leaders, and teachers in developing the school's instructional technology program to achieve state standards and school educational goals and objectives.

Leads technology based assessment and data collection for students, staff, and families.

Works cooperatively with professional staff in planning and implementing the effective use of technology across instruction and operations.

Leads the planning and implementation of the technology-related professional development.

Develops and evaluates the school's technology plan with school staff and recommends changes as appropriate.

Manages school's yearly E-rate application process in collaboration with business office.

Provides leadership in the development of school policies related to the use of technology hardware, software, and services.

Cooperates with home office administrators and school principals in the development of electronic information systems and provides technical assistance, as needed.

Supports schools and the home office in completing compliance reporting that relies on electronic information systems.

Maintains an inventory of the school's technology equipment and a log of equipment maintenance activities.

Maintains a catalog of available applications and works cooperatively with Administrators to provide access to appropriate applications for staff, student, and parent use.

Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that relate to technology.

Submits requisitions for maintaining, upgrading, and expanding all technology related hardware, software, and services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve-month employee. Salary to be recommended by Executive Director and approved by board.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation.