Director of Innovation and Technology Services

POSITION:
Director of Innovation and Technology Services
 
TYPE OF POSITION:
Director, 230 duty days
 
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent
 
SUPERVISION:
Technology Integrationists/Media Specialists, District Technicians
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a field related to instructional technology

Experience

• Participation in ISTE, MASA, COSN, or applicable professional organization
• Direct experience leading work in the area of instructional technology
• Project management experience
• Licensed classroom teaching experience

Preferred

• CETL certification or CETL certification in progress
• Three or more years of experience as a technology director in an instructional setting
• Experience supervising technical staff

 
OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Strong communication skills including writing, speaking and listening
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Skill in team building and collaboration with a demonstrated ability to involve others in work and to inform others of processes, decisions and events
• Pervasive knowledge and understanding of District vision and values and consistent support of the District learning initiatives

 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Instructional Technology reports to the Assistant Superintendent and is responsible for:

• Development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional technology to support teachers, curriculum, and district school programs
• Aligning current and emerging technologies to district programs and schools
• Execution of the vision of instructional technology
• Oversight of technology training and infusion into the instructional areas

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Direct the integration of media technology skills with Pre K – 12 curriculum standards, ensuring the development and alignment of the media literacy standards
• Promote the effective and appropriate use of technology in instruction
• Represent the district at area or state meetings which focus on instructional technology; present information as requested
• Direct and oversee the budget for technology integration and technology training
• Assist in the hiring process for the selection and assignment of building instructional technology staff in cooperation with Assistant Superintendent and building principals
• Oversee evaluation of technology integrationists as part of the evaluation process; direct the annual evaluation of instructional technology employees
• Assist in the development and execution of the district technology vision
• Direct program support for building media specialists, ensure connecting of technology to teaching and learning and advise staff on matters related to the use of technology in instruction
• Plan and implement district technology training
• Lead and direct the work of the District Technicians
• Lead the technology support team in providing timely and effective technical assistance to staff, students, and administrators.
• Establish and maintain efficient process for troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and technology repair/replacement
• Oversee the management of technology assets, including hardware, software, and licensing agreements
• Develop and implement professional development programs to enhance staff’s technology proficiency
• Connect technology to the district instructional leadership team and the district’s strategic plan
• Prepare staff for the use of this technology
• Lead multifaceted implementations such as the “one-to-one” program that involves technical support, professional development, alignment and infusion with teaching & learning, policy development, and steering committees involving all stake holders
• Other duties as assigned 

 
PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent:  walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

 
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
 
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.