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Sioux Falls School District is seeking a Senior Director of Information and Technology Services to provide leadership and assume management responsibility for the direction, coordination, integration, and implementation of technology across all school district buildings and departments. The Director of ITS will be responsible for planning, purchasing, installing, and maintaining physical technology systems of the District in a condition of excellence enabling full educational use of technology at all times in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements. We are seeking someone who truly enjoys working with passionate people in an entrepreneurial, fast-­paced environment. This is a hands-on position with responsibilities that range from strategic and long-range planning and implementation of system­wide technology solutions, to providing one­-on-­one, and group training and support. Experience working in the education field is important for understanding how technology supports educational outcomes, where technology­ funding sources can be accessed, and that a culture of collaboration and creativity can support success. SFSD is a successful urban school district with nearly 25,000 students.

Job Duties & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate for this position (Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management, Educational Technology, or other equivalent disciplines), preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of information systems.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; work on­ call and after hours.
• Strong understanding and experience setting up, configuring, and managing network components. Not limited to managed switches, managing of multiple plans on the network, managing an enterprise wireless network with multiple AP’s, and managing network operating systems.
• Strong understanding and experience working with MS Active Directory, group policies, security groups, and network logon scripting.
• Setup and operational knowledge of Windows 7, Microsoft Server. Linux server and Mac OS X experience/knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills ­and ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a solution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within an organization, specifically working effectively within the culture and processes used in educational organizations.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills, and drive to meet organizational and departmental objectives; ability to manage projects on interrelated timelines.
• Knowledge of classroom technology, including Viewsonic Boards, document cameras, sound systems, projectors, cameras, etc. a strong plus.
• Knowledge of student data systems (i.e., Infinite Campus), a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of HTML and website development and maintenance required.
• Proven ability to negotiate and work with vendors and consultants.
• Proven ability to work effectively with parents, community, and staff on various issues organization wide, and Technology Advisory Committees.
• Experience and evidence of effective staff supervision and development.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Attends various events (e.g., meetings, conferences, training sessions, district information sessions, Board Meetings, administrator events) for the purpose of communicating and/or gathering information required to perform the functions of the job.
• Authorizes permissions and individual access to technology applications or services for the purpose of ensuring proper access to technology systems by staff, students, parents, and others consistent with district operating guidelines and regulations.
• Communicates technology-related activities in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
• Directs the installation of technology systems and tools (e.g., hardware, software, systems, wiring, specialized applications, and tools) for the purpose of ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient installation of technology equipment and services.
• Maintains technology equipment and systems (e.g., servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administrative and educational operations.
• Manages procurement, inventory and surplus of technology equipment, systems, and related services for the purpose of ensuring that all technology purchases for goods and/or services are consistent with the district’s technology objectives and that equipment is properly inventoried or surplused consistently with local, district and state regulations.
• Monitors technology budget and expenditures for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, and expenses are within budget limits, and that fiscal practices and Board of Education policies are followed.
• Oversees functioning of the technology operations of the district for the purpose of ensuring an effective, efficient, and safe environment, where technology equipment and applications are utilized appropriately and efficiently to support routine administrative and educational functions of the district.
• Prepares a wide variety of documents, reports, and materials (e.g., reports, policy and procedure documents, emails, memos, correspondence, budget, specifications, plans and drawings, analysis and test results, and cost estimates) for the purpose of providing necessary information to support district operations, including reporting internally and externally to the state or federal agencies, and other entities as required by district, state and/or federal regulations.
• Researches outside funding opportunities and grants for the purpose of providing additional funding to enhance technology within the district.
• Supervises assigned technology staff (e.g., hiring recommendations, interviewing, training, evaluations, etc.) to maximize the workforce's efficiency and meet operational requirements.
• Supports the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g., new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with the delivery and implementation of initiatives, providing support and assistance to others, providing oversight of projects and/or training, and providing information to others to ensure successful implementation.
• Tests technology applications, tools, and programs to assess proposed products, programs, or tools to provide feedback for the administrative decision processes, ensure the appropriate acquisition of educational and operational technology solutions, and assist others with these functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $147,840.00 - $169,619.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: One location

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