Duties
- Manage department personnel and lead projects within the department
- Responsible for bridging communication between the technology department and curriculum department
- Attends curriculum department meetings and collaborates with instructional coaches to accomplish district curriculum goals
- Remain up to date regarding new information, technologies, innovative ideas and techniques
- Design and facilitate effective and innovative professional learning opportunities for all staff
- Plan and provide instruction and training to district staff regarding the use and care of technology
- Develop appropriate training materials for school personnel and train them on system related items (ex. training materials for online state testing, online grading program, Google suite of products, online curriculum programs, etc.)
- Write guidelines that encourage safe and responsible use of technology
- Plan both long and short term training programs on system related items
- Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibilities related to the use of technology and digital information
- Maintain all technology related equipment and software across the district
- Update operating systems as needed
- Provide desktop support, when needed
- Track and maintain a database of all technology equipment assets.
- Coordinate and track projects and repairs with outside vendors as needed.
- Display competency with administrative and instructional applications of technology or willingness to learn
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of hardware components and their functions or willingness to learn
- Demonstrate working knowledge of fundamental network design and common network operating systems to assist in resolving networking issues or willingness to learn
- Collaborate with curriculum, finance and building level administrators to accomplish district goals
- Provide leadership and develop technology strategies aligned with district goals
- Work with vendors for the implementation of technology
- Protect confidentiality of records and information about students and staff and use discretion when sharing any such information
- Perform other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING POSITION:
- This is a physical position and requires the ability to lift heavy items (up to 40 lbs.), walk, stand, climb ladders, operate equipment and work in various conditions
- The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints which may require irregular or extended work hours.
- The position requires the ability to look at computer monitors for an extended period of time as well as looking at computer parts and equipment under close vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Exempt, year round position (not hourly)
Hours may vary based on district needs
Salary/Benefits
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Position
Competitive salary with a 4 week vacation package
Phone allowance
Travel allowance
How to Apply
We welcome qualified candidates to complete our application at wd7.org