Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Director of Computing Services
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Revision: 2/12/08
SUMMARY: Enables the District to utilize computing
technology (hardware and software) to increase effectiveness, reduce costs,
improve instruction and promote the best use of professional and support staff
time for the ultimate benefit of all educational programs.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other
duties may be assigned.
TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
· Manages all personnel assigned to the Computing Services Department.
· Plans and implements a Districtwide program for the use of computers in the management of the District, schools, and instructional programs. This includes local area networks, wide area networks, and telecommunications.
· Plans and implements the coordination and standardization of District computer operations and procedures. Supervises the planning and implementation of those procedures.
· Supervises the procurement and/or maintenance for all computer hardware and software used in District, school, and/or program management.
· Plans strategies for funding the implementation of technology in the District.
· Plans and implements security procedures for computing hardware and data files.
· Authorizes the installation of all software onto computer networks within the District.
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Supervises the purchase of computing hardware,
software, and other computing resources in the District.
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Responsible for Network security and email
systems within the District.
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Directs video system installation in
collaboration with the District Maintenance Department.
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Responsible for Erate Funding.
· Provides input to the administration on policy matters concerning technology.
· Collaborates with the Assistant Superintendent for Business on building projects in the District.
· Monitors the District Network.
DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS
· Supervises the creation and maintenance of student information system to assure quality of data for State and Federal reporting and to meet all accountability requirements.
· Supervises the maintenance of inventory records of all computing hardware and software used for District, school, and program management.
· Plans and supervises the use of the student information system and related programs within the District.
· Plans and facilitates districtwide and school-level advisor groups for planning and implementing all accountability requirements.
· Plans and supervises services to meet the continuing needs of the school-based data clerks and support staff at the District and school levels.
· Plans and supervises the appropriate training of District and school staff in the use of the student information system and related programs.
· Assists the District Testing Coordinator in the database manipulation of test results to provide appropriate information from school administrators and teachers.
· Assists the appropriate district level staff in the database manipulation of test results to determine eligibility of students for Gifted and Talented services.
· Provides other services related to the analysis and reporting of data available electronically to the District.
· Provides database services for any department, office, or school.
INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING
· Assists in the development of a curriculum management system that meets curriculum and management needs of the District.
· Plans and implements training activities for school and District personnel who want or need to become computer users.
· Supervises the organization of interaction groups among users with specific interests relating to computer use.
· Supervises the dissemination of information about useful applications, procedures, and techniques developed and used at other schools and departments.
· Supervises the preparation and presentation of exemplary ideas, solution strategies, and District-developed materials with other districts and with State agencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises Computing Services staff, the installation of computers and software, and the technical support offered to District and schools.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree and working knowledge of the application of technology to instructional programs, personal computer and networks, student information systems, and other applications. Working knowledge of the technical aspects of personal computers, peripherals, networks, and connectivity devices, including installation and implementation.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a variety of formats or styles. Ability to present effectively information to staff, teachers, administrators, public groups/community, and Board of Trustees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with statistical models related to academic assessment and accountability.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Trustees policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms and bend and twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Employee must be able to distinguish the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment may be quiet or noisy. The employee usually works inside and may be required to work over 6 feet off the ground, in confined spaces and/or cramped body positions. The employee must frequently work irregular or extended work hours and must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff.