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DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Position Category Technology
Position Type Director of Technology
Posting Start Date
Posting End Date
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School District Clayton Public School District
City, State

Clayton, OK
United States

Description

Job Goal
The Director of Technology's role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and
implementing information technology initiatives in a school district environment. Reporting to the
Superintendent, the Director of Technology directs the planning and implementation of enterprise
IT systems in support of educational and business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service
level quality, and development. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organizations
information technology and systems.

Required Qualifications Knowledge & Experience

 Commitment to education and dedication to the Clayton Public Schools Mission and Vision
demonstrating the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high
levels
 Demonstrated passion and belief that all students can achieve success through education
 Capability to work independently, develop strategies, and build alliances to reach stated
professional development goals
 Superior understanding of the districts goals and objectives.
 Strong written, oral communication, and public speaking skills
 Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work cooperatively with different types of
personalities
 3 years of experience managing and/or directing an IT operation.
 Experience in strategic planning and execution.
 Working knowledge of current Student Information System (MAS Wengage) and reporting
requirements.
 Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting,
and IT office operations.
 Experience in an educational environment required.
 Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software
applications, enterprise infrastructure, and networking
 Experience with HP network products including switches, routers, and VoIP products.
 Experience with SMART Interactive Touch Panels
 Experience with virtual server systems and storage.
 Experience with Windows servers systems.
 Experience with Microsoft and Google cloud services and management
 Exposure to environments running a mixed platform of Windows and Macintosh preferred.
 Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration
capabilities.
 Experience with systems design and development from educational and business
requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
 Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.
 Excellent understanding of project management principles.
 Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving educational and business problems.
 In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.
 Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
 Proven leadership ability.
 Proven ability to manage a team

Work Conditions

 On-call availability outside of normal business hours including weekends and evenings
 Sitting for extended periods of time
 Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other
computing equipment.
 Physical lifting of up to 50 pounds
 Driver’s license and mode of transportation for travel throughout the district as needed.

Personal Attributes

 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
 Strong negotiating skills.
 Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
 Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
 Keen attention to detail.
 Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
 Exceptional service orientation.
 Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications Performance Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning
 Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the districts organization as
a member of the senior staff.
 Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve educational and business goals by
fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment,
and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
 Work with funding sources and grant programs. (E-Rate, OUSF, etc.)
 Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of
the district.
 Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures as they relate to the
district short long term technology plans.
 Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial
resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house
development.
 Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments and projects.
 Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital
budgets.
 Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and
initiatives.
 Direct development and execution of an district-wide disaster recovery and business
continuity plan.
 Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT
organization.

Acquisition & Deployment

 Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define educational, business and
systems requirements for new technology implementations.
 Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the
selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major infrastructure and information
systems.
 Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master
agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
 Define and communicate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring,
implementing, and operating all technology systems.

Operational Management

 Ensure continuous delivery of technology services through oversight of service level
agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
 Ensure IT system operation and users adhere to applicable laws and regulations including all
FERPA requirements.
 Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
 Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and
prices. Advise, counsel, and educate district staff, faculty and management on their
competitive or financial impact.
 Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external
entities, including local government, vendors, and partner organizations.

 Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance
with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
 Manage team of Network Administrator, Manager of Technical Services, Manager of Data
System, other IT support staff and Computer/Technology/Data Analysts.

School-Level Support

 Provide leadership and vision around educational technology and the integration of
technology for/with instruction.
 Visit classrooms and communicate with instructional staff to identify technology needs to
support instruction as well as leveraging technology in the delivery of instruction.
 Provide support to school leaders in decision-making around technology integration.
 Collaborate with Senior Staff Members to support the following school needs:
o Assistive Technology with the Director of Pupil Services
o Budget and Operations, Facilities and IT maintenance with the Business
Administrator and Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds
o Instructional Technology with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction
o Professional Development and Training for instructional technology with building
principals.
Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter
Include the following materials with your application: Resume
Include the following materials with your application: Transcripts
Include the following materials with your application: Reference List
Include the following materials with your application: Letter(s) of Reference
Application Instructions Please email your application materials to Bill Neyman, Superintendent of Clayton Public Schools.
Contact Name William Neyman
Contact Email bneyman@clayton.k12.ok.us