Technology Director

Washakie County School Dst 1; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washakie County School Dist 1 is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee the district's information technology systems and security, aligning technology with district education goals in Worland, Wyoming.

The role requires strategic planning, staff supervision, vendor management, and hands-on support to ensure reliable networks, data integrity, and effective instructional technology across all schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in use of technology to support instruction.
• Formal training (courses, workshops) in technology use in school settings.
• Successful experience training others and serving as a resource in technology.
• Software troubleshooting experience.
• Successful supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the district's IT systems and technology activities; develops and administers the district technology plan.
• Assesses hardware/software malfunctions to maintain operations, security, and proper use.
• Designs training materials/workshops for staff on computer applications.
• Manages the development of the district LANs to support productive growth.
• Serves as a consultant to staff to integrate technology with instruction and curriculum.
• Collaborates with coordinators to develop classroom technology applications.
• Develops IT procedures and revises them for quality control.
• Provides leadership and technical support for a unified, integrated technology system.
• Researches hardware/software, vendors, and trends to inform purchases.
• Responds to employee questions about network systems to resolve issues.
• Maintains reliability of operating data and databases.
• Maintains records related to inventory and use of equipment.
• Produces reports, memos, guides documenting activities and status.
• Recommends IT policies, procedures, and actions to meet district needs.
• Manages recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development of staff.

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, to oversee and administer the functions and operations of the school district's Information Technology Systems and technology activities, integrating technology into District functions and education, assessing the effectiveness of school district's technology infrastructure and security, providing recommendations regarding potential hardware and software upgrades, and maintaining the proper functioning of all computer systems.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and manages the school district's Information Technology Systems and technology activities, including the development and administering of the District technology plan.
• Assesses malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer and network operations, filtering devices, security, and proper use.
• Designs appropriate technical training materials or workshops the purpose of training school district employees in the use of computer applications.
• Manages the development of the school district local area networks for the purpose of ensuring the efficient growth and development of productivity.
• Serves as a consultant to District staff and assists in the use of technology to support instruction and integrate with the District's curriculum and instill in students the concepts of discovery, research and experimentation through technology.
• Works with subject area coordinators to develop classroom technology applications in various content areas.
• Develops school district Information Technology procedures and revises as necessary to ensure internal and external quality controls.
• Provides leadership and technical support for the purpose of designing, developing and maintaining an efficient, unified and fully integrated technology system.
• Researches computer hardware and software applications, vendors, consultants and current technology for the purpose of being knowledgeable on trends, ensuring availability of instructional materials, and recommending applications and purchases.
• Handles all questions from employees regarding the use of the school district's computer network systems for the purpose of resolving issues and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintains and ensures the reliability of key operating data and databases.
• Maintains records relating to inventory, repair and use of school district computer equipment.
• Composes or generates a variety of materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, training, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding the status of projects, etc.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing direction for the school district's IT function and to ensure the computer network system is meeting school district needs.
• Manages and supervises all employees in responsibility areas, including the recruitment, selection, training, professional development and evaluation of staff; makes recommendations regarding goals, provides constructive feedback and takes corrective action if necessary.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments related to the position by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, scanner, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of, and ability to use, MS Office Standard (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), including most current and previous versions.
• Knowledge of PC and MAC hardware and software.
• Knowledge of sound practices in network troubleshooting.
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize a variety of support questions and user needs.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to train employees and lead them through changes in procedures, etc.
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Teamwork and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to supervise employees and provide clear direction, goals and objectives in a respectful manner.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office building environments.

Qualification Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other field.
• Master's Degree in any field preferred.

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in use of technology to support instruction.
• Formal training (courses, workshops, conferences) in use and implementation of technology in a school setting.
• Successful experience training others and serving as a resource in use of technology.
• Software troubleshooting experience.
• Successful supervisory experience.

Culture

We are a culture of collaboration that supports Professional Learning Communities (PLC):

"An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Professional learning communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators."

• Richard DuFour

FLSA Status

Exempt