Director of Technology
Apply NowCompany: Fridley Public Schools
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55432
Description:
Position Type:
Administrator/Technology Manager
Date Posted:
6/24/2024
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
open until filledWELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...
Description: Director of Technology
Job Summary: The Director of Technology is responsible for providing leadership and technology strategy aligned with district goals, and technical expertise in the design, development, support, and management of the district's technology systems and operations.
The job functions include overseeing district local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) operations, managing hardware and software maintenance, supervising technology staff and contractors, budget management, implementation of technology and technology tools district-wide, maintaining inventory, management of district learning management systems, and assistance for staff on technology and technology tools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience: Preferred: Three years' relevant work experience, successful management and supervisory experience, 3-5 years' experience with network management
Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 DOQ
Application Procedure: Apply Online
Attention Application Materials to: Christa Zirbes, Director of Human Resources
Attachment(s):
Administrator/Technology Manager
Date Posted:
6/24/2024
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
open until filledWELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...
- In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
- All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
- All learners have the right to a quality education.
- All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
- All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.
Description: Director of Technology
Job Summary: The Director of Technology is responsible for providing leadership and technology strategy aligned with district goals, and technical expertise in the design, development, support, and management of the district's technology systems and operations.
The job functions include overseeing district local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) operations, managing hardware and software maintenance, supervising technology staff and contractors, budget management, implementation of technology and technology tools district-wide, maintaining inventory, management of district learning management systems, and assistance for staff on technology and technology tools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all district Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) remain operational including voice communication systems, wireless network, Internet access, content filtering, anti-virus protection, and email system.
- Manage and provide hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources.
- Recommend for hire and supervise technology personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks, and technology systems.
- Monitor and manage district technology operating and capital budgets.
- Recommend policies, procedures, and standards regarding technology use.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the district's technology plan.
- Coordinate the implementation of technologies across the district with other departments.
- Assist and train staff on technical tools available for their use.
- Initiate innovative applications of information technology across the district through consultation and collaboration.
- Serve as district security officer for all technology systems and specify system formats for employee access.
- Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware and software and develop a procedure that assures an ongoing review to update existing technology.
- Manage district learning management systems, collaborative workspaces/applications for students and sstaff, student information systems, student data management system, and business/administrative systems.
- Administer and manage the district's Google Workspace domain for students and staff, including devices (Chromebooks).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer/Technology background
- Strong judgement/analytical skills
- Experience in communications, presentations and team building
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve, and adept at change management
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff, coworkers, supervisor and the general public
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders through an environment of trust
- Ability to supervise, delegate to, train, and evaluate personnel
- Ability to administer policies and procedures of the district
- Proven skills and strong knowledge of multiple platform computer hardware, software systems, programs, networks, and security systems
Experience: Preferred: Three years' relevant work experience, successful management and supervisory experience, 3-5 years' experience with network management
Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 DOQ
Application Procedure: Apply Online
Attention Application Materials to: Christa Zirbes, Director of Human Resources
Attachment(s):
- Director of Technology.pdf