Executive Director, Information Technology

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Executive Director, Information Technology

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative and Operations Officer

DEFINITION: Leads and oversees a department of over 100+ staff members and an operating budget of approximately $80M. In addition, oversees capital projects related to evolving information technology needs. Directs the delivery of information technology services to schools and offices for Baltimore County Public Schools, including the learning management system, student information systems, web services, and business software. Position oversees data security, strategic technology planning, system-wide one on one computer initiative, disaster recovery planning, continuity of operations planning, e-rate program, systems integrity, applications programming and networking of voice, video, and data communications. Ensures that the department's operations support the system-wide goals and priorities identified in Blueprint 2.0 and the BCPS Master Plan. Offices include Network Support Services, Technology Support Services, Project Management, and Enterprise Applications.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide leadership to set strategic technology direction and priorities for the school system. Provide administrative and instructional systems and infrastructure that are implemented and maintained to meet internal organizational requirements.
• Establish and monitor controls to evaluate performance in meeting program, budget, and school system objectives.
• Work with staff from the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and schools to provide the appropriate implementation of technology throughout the system, manage multiple complex projects and achieve results within required cost, time, functionality, performance, and quality requirements.
• Manage and develop Department of Information Technology staff, partner, vendor, and inter-departmental relationships. Provide technical training for staff. Identify professional development for staff and coordinate those needs with the Division of Organizational Effectiveness.
• Implement data security, system analysis, design, development, testing, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Promote current information technologies and best practices.
• Lead the development, refinement and integration of BCPS' Digital Ecosystem in Student Information, Learning Management, Professional Learning, Digital Content, Instructional Tools, and Employee Effectiveness.
• Ensure learning technology interoperability standards for data security, web accessibility, integration, rostering, and analytics are applied.
• Supervise staff and communicate effectively while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ensure and maintain confidential information.
• Supervise large scale initiatives while effectively handling multiple implementation projects.
• Oversee a variety of technology architectures including web-based, client/server, centralized, and distributed computing models.
• Provide knowledge of vendor management and large-scale software package implementation. Identify and analyze new technologies, systems, and applications to determine requirement, compliance and system compatibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience :

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on information technology, public administration or a related field.
• Eight years of related experience with at least five years managing IT systems in a non-profit organization of comparable size.
• IT experience in a large public education setting is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of IT systems engineering, design, development, and support.
• Thorough knowledge of computer operations, programming, and systems analysis in a large SQL, or equivalent environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications.
• Knowledge of presentation software applications.
• Thorough knowledge of contract and vendor management.
• Skill in planning IT initiatives and analyzing their strategic business impact.
• Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstration of strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong technical, process improvement, team building, human relations, organization and computer skills.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and office software applications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in serving as a liaison.
• Ability to identify and manage technology trends and their impact on business strategies and goals.
• Ability to manage challenges in a large public-sector setting.
• Ability to drive enterprise technology objectives.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and coordination for major system-wide initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of departments.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information effectively.
• Ability to supervise staff members.
• Ability to supervise large scale initiatives.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple implementation projects at one time.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Work of this class involves travel throughout the county and to locations outside of the county.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position is eligible for membership in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $79.75. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Michael Hodge
Supervisor, HR Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872
Fax: 410-887-7876
Email: mhodge@bcps.org