MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT  

Job Description for Director of Technology Services

DEPARTMENT:   Technology      

JOB STATUS:  Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:   All Technology Department Positions 

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Technology Services is responsible for overseeing the entire technology (educational technology and administrative technology) infrastructure for all sites under Magnolia School District.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of the District’s Information Technology strategies, policies, services, software and hardware, district servers and network infrastructure
• Supervise district network administrators/technicians
• Maintain and administrate district website and social media accounts
• Negotiate, monitor, and administer all Information Technology maintenance, installation, purchase and service agreements
• Review and research all hardware and software needs and compatibility for district
• Maintain district internet filtering and compliance with CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)
• Responsible for all ERATE filing, bidding, audits and procurement for the School and Libraries Services Division of the federal government
• Administrative contact person for the Department of Information Systems at DESE/ADE
• Maintain all internet connectivity with DIS/DESE and Suddenlink
• Provide input on the design of the Appropriate Use Policy for all students, faculty, and staff in regards to policy guidelines and reprimands from infractions
• Ensure that Magnolia School District is maintaining a competitive edge for providing opportunities to all students, faculty and staff
• Ensure that Magnolia School District is meeting state and national educational technology standards
• Work directly with district administrators and teachers on educational technology issues and plans
• To enable all stakeholders within Magnolia School District to have the maximum advantage possible in regards to education technology opportunities
• Perform additional duties assigned by the District Superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of strong commitment to quality education
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of electronics, networking, and current technology trends.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of networking concepts, including but not limited to, TCP/IP, OSI model, and network switching, routing, network security and fault tolerance.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server functions and features.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of Microsoft Windows client system function and features.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of SQL database applications.
• Must demonstrate an above average ability to troubleshoot network and connectivity problems.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of telephone IP systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution with emphasis on Technology or related field.  A minimum of 5 years related experience in Information Technology departments or consulting or any equivalent combination of job related experience and education.  Experience with managing a staff environment with strong ability to delegate preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

 Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

N (Not Applicable)  Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)    Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day).

F (Frequently)       Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)       Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception) 

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)