• Coordinate, communicate and provide information to administrators, other employees and the public regarding the development of District policies, standards and plans for the uses of computers, student information systems, telecommunications, multimedia services and other technology for academic, educational support and administrative purposes; interpret and explain District rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to technology.
• Plan, organize, administer and direct the Technological Services Division of the District to assure efficient and cost-effective and modern operations, leveraging the use of current technology.
• Plan, develop and direct the implementation of administrative procedures and division policies, Board Agenda reports and organization or operational changes.
• Develop and direct the preparation and distribution of manuals, guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare and administer the Technology Services Division budget. 
• Direct the preparation of the Technology Services Division strategic operational plan. 
• Interpret, apply and assure compliance with federal, State, County and city statues, laws, codes, regulations and legal requirements, relating to technology services in a public California K-12 school district.
• Assure the proper preparation and maintenance of accurate records to technology services; 
• Assure accurate completion and timely submission of federal, State, County, and District reports.
• Represent the District as needed at conferences, conventions and in the community.
• Engage a broad network of internal and external business and community partners, to promote student achievement as related to technology and the technological security and modernization of the District, including reviewing vendor and potential vender credentials for appropriate business ventures.
• Establish and enforce standards and expectations of performance for assigned staff; supervise, coordinate, train, provide work direction, and guidance to assigned staff, including planning, delegating, distributing, prioritizing, reviewing work; counsels and evaluates assigned staff. 
• Administer the federal E-Rate funding program.

• Write and assist in writing proposals to fund technology projects.   

• Attends and participate in meetings, including Board meetings, and trainings, as required, which may occur beyond the normal work day.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a field related to information technology is required. A Master's Degree in a field related to information technology is desirable.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible technology experience.

• Principles, practices and techniques of information systems management, including both network and applications design, hardware and software options for business and school administration applications and systems alternatives.
• Network architectures, theory and principles of local and wide area enterprise network design and integration, including topologies and protocols; principles and practices of advanced network administration. 
• Principles and practices of database design administration and testing management. 
• Systems analysis methods and techniques. 
• Methods and techniques of project management as applied to computer systems projects. 
• Methods and techniques applicable to long-range and strategic technology planning. 
• Operating principles, parameters, methods, practices and limitations of mid-range computers, PCs, network hardware and devices and related peripheral equipment.
• District operations and functions including data testing protocols and associated information systems and technology issues.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to public school technology systems.
• Objectives and operation of a school district.
• Techniques, tools, practices, and analysis methodology used in developing and coordinating projects and supervising, training, and evaluating employees.
• Comprehensive recording-keeping and report preparation techniques, involving complex statistical, quantitative, and qualitative information.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary in either written or oral communication, as applicable.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Advanced-level research methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis and reports.
• Intermediate-level math and statistics.

• Plan, organize, integrate and manage systems development, administration and computer operations programs and services.
• Identify information management issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations. 
• Assess client user technology requirements, set priorities and allocate resources to most effectively meet needs in a timely manner. 
• Evaluate departmental programs and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Evaluate complex technology and strategies and make sound, prudent recommendations that maximize return on investment. 
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply District, state and federal policy, law, regulation and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility
• Plan, organize, and direct a broad division of management programs. 
• Read, interpret and administer statutes, policies, and regulations for   technology services for the District  
• Collect, assimilate and evaluate data, and prepare sound recommendations based on such information. 
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports appropriate to each audience. 
• Reason in the abstract, process information, and resolve complex   problems.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other administrators, outside agencies, and the public.
• Engage a broad network of partners committed to improving technology services for the District.
• Operate standard and modern office equipment and software, applicable to this classification.
• Analyze complex and multi-dimensional situations accurately with good judgment to adopt and recommend effective action plans affecting District operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Utilize interpersonal skills of courtesy, tact, diplomacy, patience and professionalism.
• Maintain calm, patience, and tack during stressful events in the work environment.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work for self and others.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Meet schedules, timelines, and complete assignments with many interruptions.
• Quickly and accurately, prepare, compute, conduct, gather, read, comprehend, analyze, interpret, and comprehensively report on complex and technical statistical, narrative, and qualitative research and analysis.
• Use proper spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
• Communicate effectively, accurately, and fluently both orally and in writing in English and a designated second language, if required.
• Speak clearly and concisely and make presentations to small and large groups.