POSITION SUMMARY:

Libby Public Schools is seeking a Director of Technology to assume management responsibility for the direction, coordination, integration and implementation of technology across all school district buildings. The Director of Technology 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 staff and students in an educational environment. Experience working in the education field is important for understanding how technology supports educational outcomes.  Libby Public Schools is a school district with four buildings and 1,200 students. This job reports to the Superintendent

• 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, 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 surplussed consistent 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.
• Supports the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g. new systems, educational programs, hardware) for the purpose of assisting with 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 for the purpose of assessing proposed products, programs or tools to provide feedback for the administrative decision processes, to ensure appropriate acquisition of educational and operational technology solutions and to assist others with these functions.
• Other duties as assigned. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 progressively responsible experience in the development, installation and maintenance of information systems.
• Strong understanding and experience setting up, configuring, and managing network components. Not limited to managed switches, manage of multiple vlans on the network, manage an enterprise wireless network with multiple AP’s, manage network operating systems.
• Setup and operational knowledge of Windows 10, Microsoft Server, Google Apps for Education , and Mac OS experience/knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills ­ 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 time lines.
• Knowledge of classroom technology including projectors, document cameras,
• Knowledge of student data systems (i.e. Infinite Campus), a strong plus.
• Proven ability to negotiate and work with vendors and consultants.
• Proven ability to work effectively with parent, community and staff on various organization­wide, and Technology Advisory Committees.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

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 on­call and after hours.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to complete the following district-sponsored checks:

• Pre-Employment Physical Screening
• Fingerprint Background Check
• Motor vehicle check