GCS Director of Technology

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2022-23 school year:

Goshen Community Schools

Director of Technology

POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of the position is to oversee all aspects of technology, including but not limited to: technology planning, purchasing and inventory, security, educational support, maintenance, supervision, and communication.  Reports to the Associate Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Performs a variety of tasks.  Leads and directs the work of the Goshen Community Schools technology staff.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, along with accountability for meeting timelines and goals.  Essential functions may include:

• Development of a strategic plan that provides goals and strategies to guide the implementation of technology for Goshen Community Schools that is aligned with the district’s mission and goals
  • Align all IT strategic planning to district strategic plans and goals in order for technology to serve the purpose of achieving District goals.
  • This strategic plan will provide comprehensive timelines, budgets, resource requirements, communications, staffing requirements, etc.
  • Align budgets with the strategic plan with clear funding sources that can be modified to reflect available funds accurately.
  • Fiscal budgeting and long-range forecasting processes should incorporate capital and operational expenditures for all initiatives planned for implementation in the appropriate fiscal year.
• Leads department of skilled and effective staff, able to support the learning mission of Goshen Community Schools
  • Supervises all technology services staff with direct responsibility for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Develops, reviews, and monitors district-level technology policy and procedure that supports the use of technology while protecting students and staff.
  • Maintaining the safety and security of all computer systems for Goshen Community Schools.
  • Maintaining the safety and security of all digital information for the Goshen Community Schools.
• Collaborating with district and school leadership on planning and implementing technology solutions.
• Knowledge of technology-related Department of Education policies and ensures compliance with such policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent/designee.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Five plus years working in a school technology department or related experience.
• Organized self-starter that collaborates well with those within the GCS community.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various known variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
• Considerable responsibility for general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition to the work operations of a group of employees
• Ability to focus on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others without interrupting, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas, and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations with students and other school staff.

WORK CALENDAR:  52 weeks; 249 days per year; 40 hours per week

SALARY:  Based on Education and Experience

BENEFITS:   Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.  Benefit information can be found online at http://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Alan Metcalfe

Administraiton Building

613 East Purl Street

Goshen, IN  46526

ametcalfe@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled