Chief Technology Officer

Overall Purpose

To ensure that sound Technology programs are integrated throughout the school system.

Essential Functions

• Provides overall leadership and direction to the Technology Department.
• Oversees the strategic direction of the district's instructional technology approach.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of network cybersecurity and disaster recovery (DR) plans for the system.
• Implements industry standard protocols for network and data security.
• Directs and ensures the implementation of all tasks related to technical infrastructure, including the selection, purchasing, installation, and maintenance.
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of systems and tools for gathering, integrating and reporting data in usable and meaningful ways.
• Manages Student Information System (SIS), and other administrative software systems across the system.
• Ensures that all state and federal reporting requirements are met (data governance) with accurate and timely submissions.
• Responsible for planning and creating multiple technology budgets for the system. This includes the M & O budget for the department as well as the ELOST budget for ITS.
• Directs and coordinates the use of email and communication systems.
• Directs and manages the implementation of voice systems on the network.
• Responsible for network data storage and the backup of such data with industry standard practices.
• Works with other departments and system leadership to implement technology across systems and provide guidance to industry standards.
• Ensures that technology support is provided across systems in a timely and responsive manner.
• Manages all aspects of the district's ESMART Chromebook initiative. This includes procurement, repair and disposal.
• Performs all other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in related field.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Network+, Security+ or similar certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Exempt/240