Direct and manage technology and network services including telecommunications, audio/visual, video surveillance, and computer operations within the District’s communications and computer infrastructure. Will be responsible for project management and technical support to all District facilities and the entire networking services. Ensure security and optimal performance of the District’s wide-area and local-area networks through analysis and design of the networks and other hardware.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree with emphasis in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/ or CISCO Certified preferred.

                       

Preferred:

Experience with multiple computer operating systems; network design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; electronic mail; software and hardware productivity; software development in various languages; develop and implement policy; support of student and financial systems.

 

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience with management and coordination/network support personnel preferred.

Experience in managing budget processes and in managing personnel.

Experience in developing system plans, standards and documentation.

 

 

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proactively manage and maintain district communications equipment (Internet/Intranet) environment to include network infrastructure, storage appliances, servers and computers.
• Design, install, manage and maintain district telecommunications infrastructure.
• Design and manage installation of new networks and labs.
• Manage Security of servers, firewalls and computers.
• Plan, organize and schedule support projects and assign tasks to proper personnel
• Provide assistance in formulating and implementing district standards and procedures.
• Maintain inventory of district resources.
• Maintain business continuity procedures of network and computer systems.
• Meet with district personnel to coordinate projects with Support Services and Curriculum and Instruction Divisions.
• Manage budget and personnel: coordinate district functions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing instructional technology education.
• Knowledge of technologies available for use in instructional setting.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

            Technology and Information Management

 

1. Assist schools and administrative departments to develop and implement plans to address technology needs, including evaluation of hardware and software and management of demographic data, and budgetary information.

 

2. Develop, implement and review the District’s standards and specifications for hardware and software use.

 

3. Develop, implement and continue to evaluate the District-wide computer-networking plan.

 

4. Research and provide guidance in the selection of computer equipment, software and materials for administrative data processing at campuses and departments.

 

5. Coordinate support between the education service center and District staff, including programming, application support, and end-user support.

 

6. Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of all instructional computer hardware and software throughout the District.

 

7. Provide staff development to campus and district personnel in the effective use of software and hardware technology.

 

8. Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan.

 

9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of instructional technology services and implement changes based on the findings.

 

10. Develop, implement, and maintain the District’s web site and evaluate further web applications.

 

11. Assist in the search, development and implementation of the District Technology Plan.

 

12. Coordinate the development, review and implementation of the District Technology Plan.

 

13. Knowledgeable on E-Rate and ESSA.

 

14. Posting Notices on KISD Website and social media.

 

15. Distribution of district wide ROBO Calls.

 

Policy, Reports, and Law

 

16. Implement the policies established by Federal and State Law, State Board of Education rule, and Local Board Policy in the area of technology.

 

17. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

 

18. Administer all aspects of E-Rate Funding.

 

Budget and Inventory

 

19. Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program’s needs.

 

20. Research and assist with the bidding process, purchase, distribution, installation of hardware, software and other technological equipment and materials in accordance with budgetary limitations and District policies.

 

21. Approve and forward department invoices and purchase orders to accounting department.

 

22. Recommend the disposal and replacement of obsolete equipment when necessary.

 

Personnel Management

 

23. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

 

24. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.

 

25. Serve as a positive role model and work cooperatively with others in designing and promoting a quality program, which integrates technology in the administrative and instructional process.

 

26. Resolve personnel issues.

 

27. Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and departmental goals and objectives.

 

28. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of technology to all department employees to ensure the realization of the mission.

 

29. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

 

30. Evaluate the technicians’ job performance to ensure effectiveness in the technology department.

 

31. Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

 

32. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovations in information management and technology services.

 

33. Oversees and Evaluates the Public Relations Specialist.

 

34. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

            Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate varied projects/programs; meet deadlines; work with frequent interruptions, prolonged and irregular hours, and regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as needed.  Moderate lifting and carrying.  Subject to different temperatures; attend out of town meetings.