Chief of Safety & Technology Strategy

City Schools of Decatur; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City Schools of Decatur in Decatur, GA seeks a Chief of Safety & Technology Services to plan, administer and supervise the district’s technology and safety initiatives. You will align programs with district goals, lead development of plans, and oversee budgeting and implementation across IT and safety functions.

The role requires a strong background in information technology management, safety programs, and collaborative leadership to support student learning and district objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of supervision, management, or oversight of Information Technology activities.
• Experience formalizing individual department budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to align technology and safety programs with district initiatives and objectives.
• Leads development and implementation of technology and safety plans per state/federal requirements and Board policies.
• Oversees technology and safety budgeting and funding mechanisms (general funds, E-Rate, E-SPLOST, bonds, grants).
• Directs day-to-day operations of technology and safety programs including network, security, data systems, instructional tech, devices and training.
• Leads lifecycle management of technology and safety systems from needs assessment to sunset.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

IT management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or related field

COSN Certified Educational Technology Leader or equivalent credential

Job description

City Schools of Decatur in Decatur, GA seeks a Chief of Safety & Technology Services to plan, administer and supervise the district’s technology and safety initiatives. You will align programs with district goals, lead development of plans, and oversee budgeting and implementation across IT and safety functions.

The role requires a strong background in information technology management, safety programs, and collaborative leadership to support student learning and district objectives.