Rice Memorial High School
Location
South Burlington, VT | United States
Job description
The Director of Information Technology reports directly to the school’s administration. S/he is responsible for the overall planning, organization, integration, implementation, and maintenance of all IT functions at the school. This position is a .6 dedicated Technology Director and .4 Technology Teacher, with two sections of courses and oversight of the Robotics Club.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The director of information technology will:
- Develop a strategic and long-range technology plan for the school.
- Provide leadership, vision, and day-to-day management of the IT department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, printers, and telephone systems.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses or to improve the current infrastructure.
- In conjunction with school leadership, promote the use of technology to support classroom learning and optimize student achievement.
- In collaboration with the communications department, oversee the technical side of the school’s web content platform.
- Develop and manage the school’s computer/device operating and IT budget.
- Manage vendor relations, procurement, installation, and implementation of information systems.
- Ensure the coordination, security, and efficiency of network infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain the school’s databases and internal and external networks.
- Remain current on new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training, and maintenance.
- Manage Google Admin console and school user accounts
- Manage inventory of all school-owned or leased equipment including desktops/laptops, iPads, SMART Boards, projectors, copiers, printers, etc.
- Provide maintenance and support for all computer labs, classroom technology, office technology, and audio-visual systems throughout the school.
- Assess and respond to IT needs as voiced by faculty, administration, and staff.
- Attend faculty meetings.
- Plan and supervise internal and external training of the school’s staff.
- Maintain an active role in the local and state technology community.
- Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned.
- Support the mission and policies of the Rice Memorial and Diocese of Burlington.
Other Duties
Coach faculty and staff in the use of the latest educational technology and pedagogy, assist with A/V setups for events, coordinate IT projects with vendors, teach technology courses, serve as advisor to the Robotics Club.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (information technology, computer science, systems management, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred
- Professional technical certifications from Microsoft, Apple, Google, Cisco, etc., preferred
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of information systems
- Current and in-depth knowledge of network architecture; telecommunication; wireless, mobile, and cloud technologies
- Knowledge of administrative and academic database systems a plus
- Demonstrated success in a supervisory/management role
- Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
- Proven success developing and balancing an annual budget
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Problem-solver with a high degree of diplomacy
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work collaboratively with a team
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