Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Manager

SALARY: $127,017 per year (Per Contract)

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation
• Letter of interest should include background information

JOB # 256

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, computer science, business administration, or Master's degree in Educational Technology or similar field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in information systems analyst and deployment, network administration, hardware and network infrastructure design and implementation.
• At least three years as a supervisor, project manager or operating manager, or any combination of education and experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of PowerSchool, MUNIS, SQL, Oracle, Access, Object Reporting, Google Apps, Google Drive, Apple iPad MDM, Windows Server, and other school/education technology resources strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to evaluate and prioritize critical systems and work flow processes.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer

SUPERVISES: Information Technology Staff

JOB GOAL: To plan, coordinate, direct and maintain the information systems technology for the East Hartford Public Schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with CIO and the Deputy and/or Assistant Superintendents to determine management information needs and integration of technology in an education setting.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of the District's technology plan (short and long-term) and provides technical support to school district departments.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates Network Administrator, Applications Support Specialists, Network Technicians, and other IT staff.
• Co-chairs the District technology subcommittee and participates on any committee involving IT matters.
• Oversees the information technology component (technical issues, account set-up, registration, report cards, progress reports, transcripts, scheduling, etc.) of PowerSchool.
• Researches, evaluates and makes recommendations for upgrading, repair and maintenance of existing systems including hardware and software.
• Designs, develops and implements new systems to accommodate the school district's information technology needs including hardware and software.
• Oversees the acquisition of compatible computer hardware, software, and applications.
• Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources.
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments and conducts department staff meetings.
• Trains, motivates and evaluates all information technology staff.
• Plans and manages a Local Area Network (LAN) for the East Hartford Public Schools.
• Coordinates training classes and programs for school district employees as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of state of the art hardware, software, and personal computer network design, development, integration and maintenance, as well as E-mail, interactive applications and geographic information systems.
• Prepares the annual division operational and capital budget, presents and defends budget requests.
• Installs and tests new software products.
• Develops and maintains an industry-standard data backup protocol and ensures integrity of the District's data.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends in cyber-security and ensures that District data is adequately protected from emerging threats.
• Prepares project reports and informs Business Services Director of project status and problems.
• Establishes criteria for the drafting of requests for proposals (RFP's) for the school district's IT needs.
• Places and follows-up on service calls to outside hardware/software support vendors to assure prompt and appropriate repair of hardware and software.
• Assures the effectiveness and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, time and budgeted funds for hardware and/or software.
• Assists Performance Office with oversight and management of online staff evaluation platform.
• Assists Performance Office with State reporting requirements/submissions.
• Assumes such other functions as may be determined by Director of Business Services and/or Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months. Represented by Local 818.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy for non-certified staff.