Director | Instructional Technology

Bernalillo Public Schools; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo Public Schools seeks a Director of Instructional Technology to oversee the technology division, coordinate digital strategy, infrastructure, and instructional support across the district. The role develops and implements long-range plans for technology in all district programs and ensures alignment with educational goals.

Responsibilities include managing network architecture, data centers, and cybersecurity, supervising staff, and maintaining effective relationships with principals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant tech training/experience may be accepted.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordinating and controlling a multi-function information systems installation.
• Manage network architecture, hardware systems, data centers, and connectivity.
• Oversee software platforms, student information systems, and enterprise data.
• Ensure data privacy, cybersecurity defenses and compliance.
• Develop and implement long-range technology plans for district programs.
• Coordinate instructional hardware and network implementations and district technology function.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Data security

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iVisions

Okta

Job description

Internal Posting Only

Job Title: DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Reports To: DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

General Job Description:

Oversees the entire technology division, coordinating digital strategy, infrastructure, and instructional support across the district. Responsible for the coordination of technological applications in the administrative and instructional operations of the district, and for the development, implementation and evaluation of a long range plan for the application of computers and technology in all district programs, instructional and administrative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling a multi-function information systems installation.
• Manages network architecture, hardware systems, data centers, and connectivity.
• Oversees software platforms, student information systems, and enterprise data.
• Manages data privacy, cybersecurity defenses, and compliance.
• Conducts analysis of complete systems and making improvements as needed.
• Aligning hardware, software, and network rollouts with district educational goals.
• Overseeing day-to-day computer operations, infrastructure maintenance, and system reliability.
• Identifies needs and implements necessary changes to the District's operational system.
• Supervises and manages implementation of changes to systems and operations as required by district decisions.
• Communicates any proposed changes and solicits input from district leadership before implementation.
• Monitor E-Rate deadlines, filing requirements, and reimbursement timelines to ensure compliance and maximize available funding.
• Oversight of business operations regarding platform access in iVisions, Okta, phone systems, and staff accounts in these systems.
• Oversight and support of districtwide audio/visual equipment and operation
• Oversight of the coordination of staff in the application of district technology and district technology function in regards to the district network
• Prepares and enforces a budget for district administrative, instructional systems operation, along with software licensing, and vendor support contracts.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with principals, department heads, technology, and other committees.
• Directing, training, and evaluating technical support and administrative teams.
• Develops and implements a staff development plan for each employee of the Technology Department.
• Coordinate instructional hardware and network implementations.
• Support training in all areas of technology.
• Develop standards for acquisition, maintenance and training for educational technologies.
• Establish a process to monitor and keep interested district individuals informed of evolving technologies and their implications and costs.
• Enforcing local, state, and federal regulations regarding data security, student privacy (COPPA/FERPA), and district board policies.
• Completes performs others duties as directed by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Technology Staff

Qualifications:

1. B.S. or B.A. degree is preferred but equivalent technology training and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
2. Ability to pass a background test.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine.

Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hours work may be required. May need to make site visits when required. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Salary schedule: 12 month District Office

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bernalillo Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.