Title
Director of Technology, Educational Services and Management Information Systems / Security
Description
DATE OF POSTING: July 9, 2024
DEADLINE DATE: July 19, 2024
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
Job Purpose: Under direction of the Superintendent, Educational Services, provides innovative leadership in educational technology to enhance learning for all District students. Assumes primary management responsibility for the Technology Services Department; ensures efficient delivery of information system services and technology resources for users districtwide. Provides and coordinates instructional technology professional development.
Essential Job Functions
• Plans, organizes, leads, directs, develops, and monitors all aspects of the Technology Services Department; supervises education technology and provides directions to department staff.
• Reviews curriculum, develops training programs, identifies best practices and coordinates integration of technology into the learning process.
• Support the integration of technology associated to the Common Core Standards.
• Provides and oversees, the planning and organization of professional development on computer hardware, software and information technology applied to the educational environment and other district activities.
• Provides leadership and direction in developing and obtaining new technology for educational and office applications.
• Provides innovative social networking opportunities to enhance communications.
• Directs and facilitates technology planning, assessment programs, equipment acquisition, applications development, and the establishment of standards for hardware and software.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the District’s Technology Master Plan.
• Assists and coordinates grant requests for technology funds and ensures compliance with the grant criteria.
• Supervises and evaluates the activities of assigned personnel, including the Technology Services Coordinator.
• Chairs, coordinates and supports the activities of technology liaisons.
• Prepares and administers the Educational Technology and Information Services budget.
• Coordinates on-going evaluation and recommends procedures to encourage response to instructional administrative needs for information and communications resources.
• Reviews, monitors and facilitates negotiations with vendors and agencies to provide cost effective resources in terms of day-to-day demands and longer term goals and objectives.
• Oversees all aspects of LVCS security department. Administers and maintains policies to assure safety of property, assets and people in our district.
Other Job Functions
• Assist and participates in implementation of Las Vegas City Schools Goals and Common Core Standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Recruits, Schedules trainings assigns security personnel.
• Works with safety coordinator to create district Emergency / Safety and preparedness plans.
Job Requirements – Qualifications
• Knowledge and/or abilities required:
Current K-12 instructional practices: principles and techniques of educational technology; project planning, scheduling and control; emerging trends in instructional technology. Knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of information systems and technology resources; principles, practices and languages used in communication oriented computer systems and programming; the capabilities, capacities, and limitations of computers and peripheral equipment; comparative equipment, planning, and cost control; principles of educational administration, departmental budgeting, supervision, and training.
Abilities to use effective management and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate and lead change; incorporate new technology into future plans; supervise, coordinate, and direct support staff, teachers, advisory groups and other stakeholder groups; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; define specific goals and develop sound strategies to accomplish objectives; perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks. Significant physical abilities include standing/walking for prolonged periods.
• Experience Required: At least 3 years experience as a school site or district office administrator. Documented experience in information/educational technology and Security.
• Education Required: Masters Degree Preferred in related area.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid New Mexico Driver’s License, DOJ Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
DEADLINE DATE: July 19, 2024
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
Job Purpose: Under direction of the Superintendent, Educational Services, provides innovative leadership in educational technology to enhance learning for all District students. Assumes primary management responsibility for the Technology Services Department; ensures efficient delivery of information system services and technology resources for users districtwide. Provides and coordinates instructional technology professional development.
Essential Job Functions
• Plans, organizes, leads, directs, develops, and monitors all aspects of the Technology Services Department; supervises education technology and provides directions to department staff.
• Reviews curriculum, develops training programs, identifies best practices and coordinates integration of technology into the learning process.
• Support the integration of technology associated to the Common Core Standards.
• Provides and oversees, the planning and organization of professional development on computer hardware, software and information technology applied to the educational environment and other district activities.
• Provides leadership and direction in developing and obtaining new technology for educational and office applications.
• Provides innovative social networking opportunities to enhance communications.
• Directs and facilitates technology planning, assessment programs, equipment acquisition, applications development, and the establishment of standards for hardware and software.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the District’s Technology Master Plan.
• Assists and coordinates grant requests for technology funds and ensures compliance with the grant criteria.
• Supervises and evaluates the activities of assigned personnel, including the Technology Services Coordinator.
• Chairs, coordinates and supports the activities of technology liaisons.
• Prepares and administers the Educational Technology and Information Services budget.
• Coordinates on-going evaluation and recommends procedures to encourage response to instructional administrative needs for information and communications resources.
• Reviews, monitors and facilitates negotiations with vendors and agencies to provide cost effective resources in terms of day-to-day demands and longer term goals and objectives.
• Oversees all aspects of LVCS security department. Administers and maintains policies to assure safety of property, assets and people in our district.
Other Job Functions
• Assist and participates in implementation of Las Vegas City Schools Goals and Common Core Standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Recruits, Schedules trainings assigns security personnel.
• Works with safety coordinator to create district Emergency / Safety and preparedness plans.
Job Requirements – Qualifications
• Knowledge and/or abilities required:
Current K-12 instructional practices: principles and techniques of educational technology; project planning, scheduling and control; emerging trends in instructional technology. Knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of information systems and technology resources; principles, practices and languages used in communication oriented computer systems and programming; the capabilities, capacities, and limitations of computers and peripheral equipment; comparative equipment, planning, and cost control; principles of educational administration, departmental budgeting, supervision, and training.
Abilities to use effective management and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate and lead change; incorporate new technology into future plans; supervise, coordinate, and direct support staff, teachers, advisory groups and other stakeholder groups; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; define specific goals and develop sound strategies to accomplish objectives; perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks. Significant physical abilities include standing/walking for prolonged periods.
• Experience Required: At least 3 years experience as a school site or district office administrator. Documented experience in information/educational technology and Security.
• Education Required: Masters Degree Preferred in related area.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid New Mexico Driver’s License, DOJ Fingerprint/Background Clearance.