Director of Technology at Eugene SD 4J
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Position Summary:
The Director of Technology Services envisions and works to provide a robust technology infrastructure that supports not only current but also emerging and potential technologies throughout the District, including hardware and mobile devices used to access information from the student information system, the data warehouse, and the District website. The Director guides and monitors the application of instructional technology, and provides input into the selection of hardware and software for educational purposes. The Director also provides leadership for integrating technology into the instructional framework, with an emphasis on enhancing student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and school-family communications. The Director of Technology Services is responsible for the leadership and implementation of Districtwide functions involving computer networks, telecommunications, cloud storage, and other technological devices and applications germane to administrative purposes. The Director also provides and/or directs the provision of professional development related to instructional and administrative uses of technology. The Director is a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Commitment to the District's vision and mission and to the equitable distribution of resources.
• Proficiency in multiple modes of communications (e.g., voice, data, messaging).
• Extensive knowledge of hardware and software applications for educational purposes.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and practices.
• Ability to approach problems and issues from multiple perspectives and to recommend multiple applications of technology to address District needs.
• Ability to absorb, analyze, and organize information and ideas and to present oral and written reports in a manner appropriate to audiences with technical as well as non-technical backgrounds.
• Ability to move comfortably between emerging and existing technologies, software, and tools in ways that engage staff and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with District staff, the Oregon Department of Education, parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets, address multiple priorities, lead and supervise staff, adapt to change, and meet timelines.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or related field required, including coursework in strategic implementation of technology and innovation, management information systems, and database management technology.
• Knowledge and applied understanding of instructional applications of a wide range of hardware and software in a variety of educational settings.
• Master's degree in one of the above areas preferred.
Experience
• Five (5) years of successful experience in an administrative position working with networked and electronic data systems, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X-based computing environments.
• Supervisory experience in directing and managing professional and classified staff.
• Expertise and experience in providing training in the administrative and/or instructional uses of technology.
• Experience with education-related technology tools and applications desired.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets and in planning for capital bonds.
• Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and that encompasses the essential functions.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
All interested and qualified applicants must apply using our online application system, GovernmentJobs.com. To apply and learn more please visit our website:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/laneedu/default.cfm
Position Summary:
The Director of Technology Services envisions and works to provide a robust technology infrastructure that supports not only current but also emerging and potential technologies throughout the District, including hardware and mobile devices used to access information from the student information system, the data warehouse, and the District website. The Director guides and monitors the application of instructional technology, and provides input into the selection of hardware and software for educational purposes. The Director also provides leadership for integrating technology into the instructional framework, with an emphasis on enhancing student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and school-family communications. The Director of Technology Services is responsible for the leadership and implementation of Districtwide functions involving computer networks, telecommunications, cloud storage, and other technological devices and applications germane to administrative purposes. The Director also provides and/or directs the provision of professional development related to instructional and administrative uses of technology. The Director is a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Commitment to the District's vision and mission and to the equitable distribution of resources.
• Proficiency in multiple modes of communications (e.g., voice, data, messaging).
• Extensive knowledge of hardware and software applications for educational purposes.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and practices.
• Ability to approach problems and issues from multiple perspectives and to recommend multiple applications of technology to address District needs.
• Ability to absorb, analyze, and organize information and ideas and to present oral and written reports in a manner appropriate to audiences with technical as well as non-technical backgrounds.
• Ability to move comfortably between emerging and existing technologies, software, and tools in ways that engage staff and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with District staff, the Oregon Department of Education, parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets, address multiple priorities, lead and supervise staff, adapt to change, and meet timelines.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or related field required, including coursework in strategic implementation of technology and innovation, management information systems, and database management technology.
• Knowledge and applied understanding of instructional applications of a wide range of hardware and software in a variety of educational settings.
• Master's degree in one of the above areas preferred.
Experience
• Five (5) years of successful experience in an administrative position working with networked and electronic data systems, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X-based computing environments.
• Supervisory experience in directing and managing professional and classified staff.
• Expertise and experience in providing training in the administrative and/or instructional uses of technology.
• Experience with education-related technology tools and applications desired.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets and in planning for capital bonds.
• Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and that encompasses the essential functions.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
All interested and qualified applicants must apply using our online application system, GovernmentJobs.com. To apply and learn more please visit our website:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/laneedu/default.cfm
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions. We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting. ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. Required documents for this posting are: Cover Letter Resume Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor. Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7660. To view a complete job description please visit the Eugene School District 4J website at http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions. We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting. ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. Required documents for this posting are: Cover Letter Resume Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor. Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7660. To view a complete job description please visit the Eugene School District 4J website at http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/