East Greenwich Public Schools is seeking an Interim Director of Technology. Job Title: Director of TechnologyDepartment/Division: School DepartmentReports To: SuperintendentSalary: ExemptFull Time -12 monthsThe Director of Technology provides analysis and programming to assist in the selection, implementation and ongoing support of application software including all interfaces necessary to assure a high value, widely accessible, comprehensive, integrated information network, which meets teacher, staff, administration, and student needs. Incumbent functions independently within the scope of East Greenwich School Department policies and practices. Supervisory responsibility: Network Systems Analyst and Integration Technology Specialist.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesActs as a liaison with software providers as assigned for the purpose of resolving problems and meeting user needs and district objectives.Assists in the testing of application updates, enhancements and changes for the purpose of ensuring that assigned applications and related systems function appropriately and meet user and District objectives.Has led and/or participated in the deployment of 1:1 technology across organization stakeholders.Collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties (e.g.
coworkers, users, state and/or federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information and ensuring project success.Coordinates database activities (e.g. security, upgrades, populating, refreshing, repairing database systems, cataloging, access rights, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring data accuracy and availability and monitoring compliance with district policies and security procedures.Designs a variety of databases (e.g. server configuration, security, disaster recovery and backups, structures, logical data model, scripts and stored procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing end users with access to accurate data.Develops a variety of database support processes (e.g. tech standards, monitoring utilities, tuning/optimizing methods, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the stability and performance of production databases and the availability of stored data.Develops functional and system/software requirements from information gathered from a variety of sources (e.g.
user meetings and/or interviews with internal and non-district staff, etc.) for the purpose of documenting/interpreting user needs, identifying needed data structures and creating a working plan to develop/change systems and assigned.Monitors assigned applications and related systems for the purpose of reducing application downtime and ensuring that assigned applications are available when needed to meet District objectives.Participates in a variety of planning and development activities (e.g. planning meetings, committees, user interviews, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in the creating short and long range plans for programming support to the district.Prepares a variety of materials in both written and electronic formats (e.g. state and local compliance reports, technical specifications, user manual, memos, procedures, project documentation, flow charts, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.Responds to inquiries from a variety of resources (e.g. staff, administrators, school site personnel, outside vendors and service providers, etc.) for the purpose of providing technical assistance, advice and support.Serves as a technical resource to department and district staff for the purpose of providing information and/or advice regarding active or planned projects.Troubleshoots malfunctions of database systems for the purpose of resolving operational issues and restoring services.Upgrades district databases for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use new and/or existing databases and related software.
Meet with personnel from Central Office, building level administration and representative faculty/staff/student committees to understand and resolve application system problems.Develops specifications for software applications; design, code, test, debug, document and install software programs. Test and update software products with new releases.Evaluates new software products to determine their applicability to current and future hardware and software environments.Assist with the testing and installation of new software packages and modifications from vendors.Assist in designing, programming, testing and installing interfaces among systems.Modify and maintain existing software via maintenance releases and utilities from vendor, to enhance the usefulness of the information system to the organization.Assist in preparing manuals and training user personnel in the use of systems and modifications to systems.May coordinate straightforward Information Services projects including project planning, task assignment and project implementation.Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge by attending seminars and reading professional literature.Participate in councils, quality improvement teams, and other such committees as required.Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and objectives.Working in concert with central administration and building level administrators, develop, implement and monitor all aspects of the annual fiscal budget associated with the maintenance, revisions, and improvements necessary to support all digital systems, programs, initiatives, and supports throughout the district.EducationBachelors Degree in computer programming, data systems analysis, and/or related fields.An advanced degree is preferred.A minimum of five years experience in programming and systems design. Experience in education field preferred.Skills/ExperienceStrong LeadershipPerform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions,Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operation standard office equipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications.Knowledge to preform advanced Math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.Specific knowledge-based competences required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: relational databases; record structures; and current generation database design methodology including operating systems, protocols, report generators, and query and programming languages.AbilitiesRequired ability to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes.Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment.Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant.Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied technical knowledge and backgrounds.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; working as part of a team; adapting to changing priorities; and applying logical processes and analytical skills.Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. Physical Environment/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.Selection GuidelinesFormal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required.SummaryThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
