Technology Supervisor (Internal GSD Employees)

Gladstone School District•Gladstone, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gladstone School District has an opening for a Technology Supervisor! Salary placement is per the Non-Represented salary schedule and based on experience. Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment. Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Job Goal: Responsible for the direction, integration, and implementation of current technology into the instructional programs, support programs, and management of the district. Plans, directs, and oversees the daily operations of the district’s technology activities. Supervises the department’s assigned staff, oversees the district intranet. Researches, evaluates, and makes plans for the introduction of new technologies and develops and maintains district and department standards for hardware and software purchasing. Provide training to develop and maintain staff literacy in technology and its applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in computer science or management information systems preferred.
Four years of related technical experience; comprehensive knowledge of information technology systems and software; business process analysis and redesign; experience in enterprise level network and information technology operations preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and technical writing expertise.
Experience in effective fiscal resource management; experience in grant writing, reporting and administration; experience with federal E-Rate program preferred.
Experience in planning, establishing and maintaining local and wide area networks.
Ability to complete training as may be requested or required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Travel between sites is required.
Passage of a fingerprint-based criminal history verification required upon offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent successful supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in facilitating the integration of technology into existing school curriculum preferred.
Experience in employee management and supervision preferred.
Ability to gather and analyze data to forecast future technology needs preferred.
Thorough knowledge of school district specific applications as well as industry best practices preferred.
Experience in network administration, web authoring and site administration preferred.
Sound human relation skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, students, vendors and the general public.
Aptitude for learning new applications and techniques.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to department staff to maintain high levels of service for daily operations.
Ensure department goals and objectives are met in a timely and cost-effective manner and monitor operations to ensure service level agreements are met.
Coordinate purchase of technology equipment and materials to ensure that the technology needs of the district are being met in the most cost-effective manner.
Oversee technology procurements which may include development of Requests for Proposals, contract negotiation, and contract management in coordination with the Finance Department.
Provide leadership analysis and evaluation for the selection, purchase, installation and maintenance of various computer hardware, software, operating systems, monitoring and integration tools.
Develop and maintain technology-related policies, procedures, and standards for the district.
Ensure adherence with the district’s overall Technology Plan district standards; represents the Technology Department on the District’s curriculum development and review team.
Oversee and provide leadership for the district intranet.
Provide supervision to various Technology Department staff which may include technical, and application development staff.
Provide leadership for special projects, utilizing the planning, controlling and execution phases of project management.
Build and maintain appropriate relationships with technology vendors.
Coordinate the data/telecommunications/technology needs for all new construction and building renovations, working closely with the district’s Facilities department and in alignment with the district’s facilities and technology plans.
Provide technical knowledge and expertise in the implementation and use of software and hardware strategies.
Provide leadership and development of the district’s technology planning efforts, including the long-range plan for the use of present and emerging technology, and the annual operational plans for the technology department.
Develop goals, objectives and measurements for department operations; review and update annual plans.
Lead the development and implementation of the District's technology long- term plan.
Lead in preparing long and short-range equipment acquisition and replacement plans.
Coordinates the expansion and improved use of the District's voice/data communications network and computer hardware/software resources.
In person position requiring regular attendance and punctuality.
Oversee, maintain and manage the use of network resources and monitor network utilization.
Oversee data security and access to computer systems.
Establish procedures for system and file backups, ensuring that all critical files for disaster recovery are offsite.
Coordinate and assist the district in the development of partnerships with the business community and involve students and staff in that process.
Assist in grant writing and obtaining alternate funding sources as they relate to technology.
Design and implement network infrastructure for communication between schools, to outside resources, and for remote site instruction.
Develop and implement evaluation systems to assess the overall effectiveness of the applications of technology for instruction and management.
Provide for staff education in the use and application of current technology and equipment in instruction, curriculum and management.
Manage the district fiscal resources in the area of technology, including E-Rate application, software licensing, server acquisition, network hardware purchasing, wiring contracts, technical support needs, training needs, general funds and grant funds.
Represent the district in all matters that involve technology.
Chair the District Technology Committee; represent the district on the Clackamas Educational Service District’s School Advisory Committee; represent the district at the Clackamas Educational Service District’s ClackNet meetings.
Report as requested, to the Board of Directors on the state of technology in the district.
Other duties as assigned.