K-12 IT Strategy & Operations Leader

East Hartford Public Schools; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking an experienced information systems leader to plan, coordinate, direct and maintain the district's information technology systems and infrastructure. The role requires strategic IT management, budget oversight, and collaboration with district leadership to advance educational technology.

You will supervise IT staff, oversee PowerSchool operations, and drive modernization projects while ensuring data security and reliable service across schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, computer science, business administration, or Master's degree in Educational Technology or similar field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate and prioritize critical systems and work flow processes.
• Knowledge of PowerSchool, MUNIS, SQL, Oracle, Access, Object Reporting, Google Apps, Google Drive, Apple iPad MDM, Windows Server, and other school/education technology resources.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in information systems analysis and deployment, network administration, hardware and network infrastructure design and implementation.
• At least three years as a supervisor, project manager or operating manager.

Responsibilities

• Consults with CIO and the Deputy and/or Assistant Superintendents to determine management information needs and integration of technology in an education setting.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of the District's technology plan (short and long-term) and provides technical support to school district departments.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates Network Administrator, Applications Support Specialists, Network Technicians, and other IT staff.
• Co-chairs the District technology subcommittee and participates on any committee involving IT matters.
• Oversees the information technology component (technical issues, account set-up, registration, report cards, progress reports, transcripts, scheduling, etc.) of PowerSchool.
• Researches, evaluates and makes recommendations for upgrading, repair and maintenance of existing systems including hardware and software.
• Designs, develops and implements new systems to accommodate the school district's information technology needs including hardware and software.
• Oversees the acquisition of compatible computer hardware, software, and applications.
• Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources.
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments and conducts department staff meetings.
• Trains, motivates and evaluates all information technology staff.
• Plans and manages a Local Area Network (LAN) for the East Hartford Public Schools.
• Coordinates training classes and programs for school district employees as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of state of the art hardware, software, and personal computer network design, development, integration and maintenance, as well as E-mail, interactive applications and geographic information systems.
• Prepares the annual division operational and capital budget, presents and defends budget requests.
• Installs and tests new software products.
• Develops and maintains an industry-standard data backup protocol and ensures integrity of the District's data.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends in cyber-security and ensures that District data is adequately protected from emerging threats.
• Prepares project reports and informs Business Services Director of project status and problems.
• Establishes criteria for the drafting of requests for proposals (RFP's) for the school district's IT needs.
• Places and follows-up on service calls to outside hardware/software support vendors to assure prompt and appropriate repair of hardware and software.
• Assures the effectiveness and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, time and budgeted funds for hardware and/or software.
• Assists Performance Office with oversight and management of online staff evaluation platform.
• Assists Performance Office with State reporting requirements/submissions.
• Assumes such other functions as may be determined by Director of Business Services and/or Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Job description

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking an experienced information systems leader to plan, coordinate, direct and maintain the district's information technology systems and infrastructure. The role requires strategic IT management, budget oversight, and collaboration with district leadership to advance educational technology.

You will supervise IT staff, oversee PowerSchool operations, and drive modernization projects while ensuring data security and reliable service across schools.