Assistant Director of Technology

Job Title: Assistant Director of Technology
Reports To: Director of Technology
FLSA Status: Administrative
Approved Date: 03/26/2021

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to create and sustain building-wide and district-wide systems for instructional support. They will engage in processes to minimize lost learning time by supporting technology personnel in the department’s daily, tactical operations. They will also work closely with the Director of Technology on vendor management, process improvement, and building relationships with stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
● Be a servant leader, supporting department personnel by removing daily, tactical obstacles to their success
● Collaborate with other stakeholders to execute technology implementation plans
● Act as a key contributor in creating, implementing, and supporting instructional programs for deeper learning
PK-12
● Work closely with every department to ensure quality technology integration, both instructional and operational
● Work closely with the Network Administrator and Systems Administrator to identify needs and make
recommendations to the Director of Technology for upgrades and/or replacement of district technology
● Respond to technology disruptions by assessing scope and impact to teaching and learning
● Prioritize the daily work of the Technology Department with a focus on minimizing lost learning time
● Oversee tactical operations of contracted service workers within, and on behalf of, the district
● Assist the Director of Technology, as needed, in developing an annual budget for the Technology Department
● Exemplify professionalism and courtesy at all times while representing the district
● Maintain confidentiality of all information encountered while representing the district, regardless of how the
information was encountered, where it is stored, or who maintains it
● Understand and accept that technology needs transcend the school day, and the Assistant Director of Technology will
occasionally be required to provide support beyond normal school or work hours
● Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
To be successful, the Assistant Director of Technology will exhibit the following skills and traits. Items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities most desirable in a candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid certificate/ license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education; Certificate, Licenses and/or registrations as applicable to position duties and responsibilities and/or as required by the Board of Education.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration. Ability to read, analyze and interpret testing and survey results, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents,  agencies, teachers or members of the school community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to administration, staff, public groups, and/or Board of Education.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory based on school objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Ability to use computers and appropriate technology where applicable. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds if required to move an injured student or employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.