Job description
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Sugar Creek Charter Schools is proud to employ a dedicated, passionate team of leaders and role models to shape the lives of our young students.
Sugar Creek’s vision is to serve as many children as possible and to work with them in their formative years so that they become well-educated and productive citizens as adults.
Moreover, we believe that Sugar Creek is uniquely situated to teach and prepare all of our students for their future. We do so with a high degree of commitment and enthusiasm.
Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Technology provides dynamic, responsive, collaborative and forward-thinking vision, leadership and management of technology systems and services to support the mission and goals of the School. This includes the planning, development, implementation, management and maintenance of all applications, infrastructure, security, networks, technology training, as well as comprehensive support for the teaching and learning activities of the staff and students. Evaluates assigned personnel and performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
Master’s degree in Statistics, Technology, Educational Administration, or related field.- Experience working in computer science or information systems.
Preferred Qualifications – Highly desired education, training, and/or experience that may be helpful in performing the job, if applicable.
- Graduate work or related experience in Technology or related field
- Successful experience and leadership in administering information data processing systems, local area networks, wide area networks, multi-media, and telecommunications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.
- Knowledge of statistics.
- Strong and research skills.
- Understanding of data analysis.
- Knowledge of school systems (components and interdependence).
- Knowledge of assessment systems.
- Facilitation and coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and planning ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
Ancillary Job Functions
- Attends occasional Board of Education meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Align department goals and work with the School’s vision and strategic plan.
- Provide technological services to the schools, school staff and families.
- Administers all information systems including computer, multi-media, and
telecommunications.
- Advises staff and school board on technology policy.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of the school's technology strategic plan.
- Leads and implements the School’s E-Rate program.
- Negotiates with vendors regarding contracts, pricing, and implementation.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of systems.
- Stays current on technology developments.
- Develops and maintains communications and partnerships with district staff and external organizations and individuals.
- Reviews security measures with network operations and data processing staff, badge readers, cameras
- Develops and administers the Technology budget.
- Leads the selection of the School’s technology information systems.
- Supervises and evaluates technology department staff.
Physical Requirements – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Frequently required to talk and listen.
- Must be able to regularly use repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- Normal office environment and moderate noise levels.
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