Director of Technology

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
12/19/2024

Location:
Peotone CUSD 207U - District Office

Date Available:
01/06/2025

District:
Peotone CUSD 207-UPeotone CUSD 207U is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Technology for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested candidates should apply online. For more information, contact Carole Zurales, Assistant Superintendent, at [redacted].

This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent who is in charge of the technology department as a whole. Departmental collaboration should precede any important decisions or changes.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage Server and Network Infrastructure
• Determine the need for, and specifications of, physical and virtual servers.
• Create, maintain, monitor, and decommission servers (as needed).
• Manage VMWare, Vsphere, and Veeam environments.
• Ensure all systems are backed up and replicated off site.
• Manage Active Directory, DHCP/DNS, Radius, NPS.
• Maintain software for other departments (Destiny, Transfinder, Fleetvision).
• Maintain PowerSchool server.
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure including Cisco Firepower Firewall and Cisco Managed Switches.
• Manage and maintain existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Maintain current configuration backups of network equipment.

Manage End-User Devices:

• Create images, deploy software, and manage Group Policy.
• Create procedures for deployment.
• Manage Chromebooks and iOS devices.

General:

• Act as the first contact for technical support issues for assigned schools/locations.
• Assist with escalated helpdesk tickets.
• Ensure security of systems by implementing industry best practices, automation, and district and department policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to other technology department staff.
• Provide guidance to administration regarding technology purchases and overarching technology plan.
• Communicate effectively and positively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Follow established district and department policies and procedures.
• Act as a collaborative member of the technology department and school district staff.
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (knowledge of IP addresses, DHCP, DNS).
• Basic understanding of centralized printing and Windows Server file services.
• Basic understanding of technology security principles (Passwords, file permissions, Principle of Least Privilege).

Preferred:

• Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education, Chromebooks.
• Experience with PowerSchool student information system.
• Fundamental knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, MDT, WSUS, DHCP, DNS, File Sharing, Print).
• Basic knowledge of MacOS.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12-month Contract
• Salary to be established per the Board of Education

-Classified
Salary: $75,000+ based on education and experience
Benefits Include: Employer IMRF Contribution, Board-paid Employee Health Insurance, $50,000 Life Insurance Policy