_{For the 2025-2026 School Year}

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the overall management of the Information Technology Department and strategic planning of technology systems district wide. Provide expertise and direction in the development, deployment, and use of information technology in the district. Administer and operate the district’s central administrative computer networks. Develop, maintain, and monitor all district local area networks (LAN), wireless local area networks (WLAN), and wide area networks (WAN). Responsible for installation, testing, and oversight of all network hardware, personal computers, software, and related equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or equivalent experience in network administration or related field.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of computer network, hardware, and software applications

Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation

Ability to manage budget and personnel; coordinate district function; implement policy and procedure

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret data

Knowledge of LAN, LWAN, and WAN network design and installation

Knowledge of network hardware and software applications including network servers, printers, and

other equipment

Ability to work with multiple operating systems and network protocols

Ability to analyze and resolve computer network problems

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE: 

One to two years of years of experience in supervision and management of an information systems

department for a large organization and performing network maintenance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Technology and Information Management

1. Analyze complex business needs presented by schools and administrative departments and develop and implement technical solutions. Explain technology solutions to senior management through presentation and advocacy.
2. Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives.
3. Develop and implement district standards and specifications for hardware and software use, and computer networking.
4. Devise, develop, implement, and maintain systems of internal controls, emergency and backup procedures, proper licensing, system upgrades, and disaster recovery plans to ensure integrity of information, security of databases, and internal network access control.
5. Oversee support between the education service center and district staff, including programming, application support, and end-user support

Network Management

6. Oversee the installation and testing of network hardware, software, and upgrades, and identify and resolve issues. Implement and maintain all system configurations, and ensure that system maintenance is performed.
7. Monitor and analyze system utilization; recommend improvements as needed.

Network Security

8. Develop and oversee implementation and maintenance of security for all systems and networks.
9. Develop and implement backup procedures to ensure that all network and workstation backups are performed on a regular basis and district data is restored as needed.
10. Assist with the development and implementation of a disaster recovery plan.

Technical Support

11. Serve as liaison to software and hardware vendors to maintain appropriate product support.
12. Develop and maintain network design and configuration documentation. Consult with end users to identify need, analyze systems specifications, and correct related problems.

Policy, Reports, and Law

13. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of information management and technology.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
15. Participate in the research of and application for technology-related grants or revenue sources.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

17. Develop and administer the information technology budget based on documented needs, and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
18. Coordinate the purchase of all computer hardware, software, and supplies; initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.

Personnel Management

19. Prepare, review, and revise technology department job descriptions.
20. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of information technology department employees.* Monitor the work and issue work assignments to network and computer technicians.

*This position will not meet the executive exemption test if the employee supervises fewer than two full time employees.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripheral. Hand tools and test instruments for electronic repairs and cable installations; standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over)

Environment: Work is performed in an office environment; frequent on-call and after-hours work; occasional districtwide travel; may be required to be on-call 24 hours a day, occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress