Title:  District Technology Manager

Reports to:  Executive Director of Technology

General Summary:   Supports the educational programs and administrative services of the district by providing leadership in and supervision within the District’s Technology Division.  Works collaboratively with educational services, support services, human resources, business department, and individual schools.

Essential Functions:

1. Plans for and oversees the District’s Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks to provide data, voice and video services.
2. Supervises infrastructure and help desk team(s).
3. Recommends and plans for any changes, upgrades or enhancements regarding network architecture.
4. Works with others in Technology Division to support, maintain, coordinate, and update Linux, Apple, and Windows servers.
5. Supports the implementation of hardware and software standards and other recommendations of the Executive Director of Technology.
6. Uses technology expertise and interpersonal skills to identify and solve network and desktop problems.
7. Provides oversight for the District’s e-mail system.
8. Coordinates with ESU #3 regarding Wide-area network (WAN) and connection to the Internet.  Serves as a member of the ESU #3 Information Systems and Technology (IST) Committee.
9. Works with curriculum division and other technology support staff to implement technology-based curriculum and instructional strategies.
10. Works with support services project managers to review and recommend necessary changes to existing and proposed building Local Area Networks (LAN).  Oversees installation of adopted LAN infrastructures.
11. Make recommendations on security protocols for end users, systems, and network infrastructure.
12. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to recommend solutions or improve existing systems.
13. Evaluates computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.  Analyzes or recommends commercially available software.
14. Serves as district liaison to technology vendors and contract service providers.
15. Provides technical support for District’s security surveillance systems.
16. Project manager for the Technology Division and for any other District construction projects and renovations that require input from the Technology Division.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Technology.

Qualifications:

Education Level:  Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field required.  Master’s Degree in computer science or related field preferred.

Certification or Licensure: None required but preference to LAN, WAN, & Security certifications.

Experience desired: Three or more years' experience with LAN and WAN implementations, Project Management in the IT area, and Client Hardware and Application support is required.  Five or more years experience with LAN and WAN implementations, Project Management in the IT area, and Client Hardware and Application support is preferred.

Other requirements: Ability to work effectively with individuals with varying backgrounds in technology. History of successful supervisory and leadership experience is preferred.