Director of Information Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 1 of 3 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DISTRICT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree in a Technical or Computer related discipline, preferred.
2. A professional certification a plus, but not required.
3. Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students staff, administration, parents and the community.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
5. Have excellent integrity; demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
6. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9.
7. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.
8. Pass the State required Mantoux-Intradermal Tuberculin Test and Physical Exam. REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Administration EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience with all areas of technology including computer systems, operating systems, networking and infrastructure management, media systems, fiber optics, video and TV Production systems, ITV systems, telephone and telecommunications system, etc. Should possess strong organizational and communication skills, managerial experience, project management experience, system management experience, and network management experience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
9. Oversee all areas related to technology systems and work with related personnel: to plan, budget, and implement the district's technology plan. Such areas include: the administrative computer systems, the network infrastructure, the educational (classroom) computer systems, the district telephone system, media retrieval systems, ITV Systems, and Channel 34.
10. Cooperatively work with all district staff and Systems Administrators to plan, budget, coordinate and implement all technological needs for the district. More specifically, to plan and budget yearly expenditures for the district based on needs assessed at the building levels; to manage the implementation of technology projects initiated by the district, working with vendors, architects and contractors to ensure project integrity; as well as plan for on-going upgrades and maintenance of all hardware systems.
11. The Director of Information Technology may work with Curriculum Supervisors to plan software purchases based on the CCCS requirements and the needs of the classroom teacher, within the limitations of the technology systems/network. The Director will also provide for the implementation and installation of such software.
12. Cooperatively work with all district staff and associated utilities/vendors to maintain, upgrade and troubleshoot the district's physical network and telecommunications systems.

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5. Develop, maintain and promote procedures and policies relative to Hardware, Software, Use/Abuse, E-mail, Internet Access, Network Security, Content Management, Virus Protection, Disaster Recovery and Backup Services.
6. Oversee and manage technology related personnel, providing direction, assistance and evaluation. Meet with all tech team members periodically to establish, evaluate, and modify goals, based on needs and issues.
7. Administer the daily functions related to the district's Telephone System, providing training and assistance to building level personnel.
8. Other such duties as may be necessary and assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Administration. VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY:
9. District application and resume.
10. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
11. A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources, or copies of recent evaluations and observations of teaching/administrative performance.
12. Official college transcripts.
13. Employment interview. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, VISUAL ACUITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all- inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job, the staff member shall:
14. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
15. Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
16. Speak and hear.
17. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
18. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
19. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
20. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

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DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DISTRICT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (Cont'd.) ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

1. The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive.
2. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
3. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
4. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
5. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
6. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times. Terms of Employment: 12-month salaried position with agreement between the Perth Amboy Board of Education and Perth Amboy Administrators & Supervisors Association. Salary and benefits as negotiated. The Director of Information Technology will be evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of Administration. Date Adopted: June 28, 2001 Date Amended: March 26, 2013; June 14, 2018