Director of Technology

Sylvania; Fenton (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sylvania in Michigan is seeking a Director of Technology to provide leadership for district-wide technology planning and implementation focused on improving student achievement. The role oversees technology operations, budgeting, vendor management, professional development, and strategic five-year planning in collaboration with the superintendent and curriculum staff.

Candidates should have a strong background in educational technology and district-level experience, and the ability to align

Formación

• Minimum associate degree in technology or computer field.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a public school district.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and update district hardware and software standards.
• Update technology standards with staff based on instructional practices.
• Prepare proposals and solicit bids for system technology needs; manage vendors.
• Analyze information to plan layout for computers and equipment upgrades.
• Remain current on developments in software, hardware, networks, and maintenance.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff to keep pace with technology changes.
• Draft applications and proposals for government and educational foundations.
• Be a member of the district technology committee.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate the technology budget.
• Coordinate with curriculum director on a five-year technology plan.

Conocimientos

Evaluate classroom tech

Tech integration

Admin apps proficiency

Multimedia tools

Software basics

Hardware knowledge

New technologies

Network design

Manage staff

Training programs

Educación

Associate degree in technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

October 6, 2026

Internal / External Posting

Director of Technology

Available: October 26, 2026

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in the technology or computer field.
• Experience in a similar role; preferably in a public school district.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• See attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Other

• Wages will be based on education and experience.
• This is a full time administrative position.
• Daily work schedule may be adjusted based on district needs.
• Position reports to the superintendent or designee.

Apply by

October 20, 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 12, 2026.

Director of Technology

Summary of position:

• To continue to provide vision for new implementation and use of technology for the Fenton Area Public Schools as a means to increase student achievement.

Key Skills

• Evaluate the use of technology in the classroom.
• Model and support the effective integration of technology in the classroom.
• Display competency with administrative and instructional applications of technology.
• Use multi-media equipment and applications, basic software applications and common operating systems.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of hardware components and their functions.
• Possess the ability to implement new technologies.
• Design and implement computer networks suitable for educational settings.
• Manage department personnel including building technicians
• Plan both long and short term training programs and execute them.

Administrative duties of the position

• Maintain and update district hardware and software standards.
• In conjunction with administrative and teaching staff update technology standards based on age and grade level appropriate instructional practices, if necessary.
• Prepare proposals and solicit bids for system technology needs; manage vendors.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and system, which will provide capability for new or upgraded networks, while maintaining efficient operation and effective use of space.
• Remain current on new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training and maintenance.
• Work with administration to provide professional development opportunities for all staff including teachers, technical and training support staff to keep abreast of the rapid changes in technology and software.
• Draft applications and proposals to submit to fund granting authorities such as government and educational foundations.
• Be a member of the district technology committee.
• Help to develop, manage, and evaluate the technology budget.
• Consult with administrators and teachers to define equipment needs.
• Contract with vendors to provide needed technology solutions.
• Review reports of computer and peripheral equipment use, malfunction, and maintenance to ascertain costs and plan operating changes.
• Requisition new materials, maintenance supplies, and other miscellaneous items needed by the Technology Department
• Submit needed technology budgets, projects, grants, and policies to the business office for approval.
• Direct technology staff in technology maintenance and installation.
• Evaluate the job performance of the technology staff.
• Assists staff to diagnose and solve computer equipment problems.
• Maintain an inventory of technology in the school district.
• Supervise the installation of computers and related equipment throughout the district.
• Coordinate, with the curriculum director, in the development, monitoring, and periodic evaluation of a five-year technology plan for the district.
• Take an active role in developing bond projects with regard to technology purchases.
• Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware and software when appropriate.
• Work with the superintendent , curriculum director, and administrative staff, in the long range planning , facilities design, school construction issues, and budgeting with regards to technology.
• Support food service and enrollment departments with database applications.
• Any other duties required by the Superintendent.