Technology Director

<b>General Responsibilities</b>
The Technology Director must plan, organise, direct and integrate the operations of technology systems and infrastructure that support the School in meeting its needs. This position provides leadership, expert professional assistance and internal consulting across departments on the design, development and implementation of technology solutions. This includes but is not limited to applications and technical infrastructure to meet short- and long-term mission and strategic objectives.

<b>Specific Responsibility</b>
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
- Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, service oriented work environment that supports the achievement of the department’s and School’s mission, objectives, and values; promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work environment.
- With members of Senior Management, participates in the
development and implementation of School strategic plans, goals, and objectives including Guided Pathways; leads and directs department staff in the development and application of new methodologies, technologies, and process improvements to achieve higher efficiency, productivity in department work processes.
- Leads manages and participates with other School directors and administrators in the School’s Information Governance processes intended to advise the HoS and leadership team on direction, strategy, policies, standards and priorities for technology solutions and systems; works with School managers to gain agreement on School-wide technology and architecture standards to ensure a cohesive, compatible and standard-based approach to delivery of application, network and systems infrastructure solutions throughout the School. works with School managers to develop and present recommendations on technology development and project
priorities.

<b>OTHER DUTIES</b>
- Stays abreast of information technology developments and evaluates their applicability for meeting School needs and requirements; maintains up-to-date technical knowledge in order to carry out assigned responsibilities
effectively.
- Performs related duties as assigned.


<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:</b>
- Principles, best practices and techniques of information
technology management, including SIS/CMS/LMS, student records and other applications.
- Trends, directional developments and best practices in information technology as they apply to formulating technology solutions to meet educational objectives, particularly in educational environments.
- Internet and intranet technologies and cloud-based technology solutions.
- Data management and network architectures and design and integration theory and principles.
- Technology security and vulnerability management principles, practices and related methodologies.
- Operating principles, parameters, methods, practices and
limitations of server and network platforms.
- Principles and practices of data management, administration and storage solutions.
- Principles, methods and techniques of project management as applied to information technology projects.

<b>Skills and Abilities to:</b>
- Work collaboratively with School principals, directors, managers and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues on an enterprise-wide and division-specific basis.
- Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop expert, independent conclusions and recommendations on complex technology issues in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.
- Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent
judgment within areas of responsibility.
- Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.
语言要求：English (Good)