Reports To: Director of Operations Manages: IT Employees Works Closely With: Academy Deans; Department Heads Position Summary: The Director of Technology performs professional, supervisory, and management duties and is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the technology program at Beloved. Essential Functions * Supervises technology department personnel and is responsible for department staffing to include, recruitment, recommending for hire, evaluation, discipline, and staff development. * Participates in district planning and operations to manage technology investment to include infrastructure, hardware and software for all computer systems and equipment operated using technology, and to effectively set and balance technology priorities and efficient technology operations across the district. Plans for end of life replacement of technology assets and dispose of assets in compliance with board policy when appropriate. Maintains up to date inventory list of all assets. * Develops and implements operating procedures for the department in coordination with supervisor and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, District policies and Administrative Procedures by technology staff and end users. Reviews and makes recommendations for changes to Board technology policies and Administrative Procedures including those on appropriate use and security credentials. * Maintain current knowledge of new technology developments and trends in instructional technology to and recommend new or innovative equipment to be evaluated for District use. * Oversees the daily operation of the technology department, establishes priorities, and ensures the daily operation of the district's systems (networks, servers, phones, security, and communication systems). Establishes procedures for and provides end users with support services, ensuring high priority items are given prompt attention. * Implements educational technology initiatives and manages projects to achieve the district's technology plan and vision. * Provides technology department training as well as district-wide educational technology professional development for teachers and staff. * Develops, reviews and tests district backup systems, data restoration, and disaster recovery procedures and plans. * Oversees the development, design, implementation and integration of new applications and changes to existing district computer systems and equipment operated using technology. * Provides and supports technologies that enable effective and efficient operations. * Negotiates, reviews, recommends for adoption and administers contracts for computing, information technology and communication services and equipment and evaluates vendor performance. * Develops, tracks, and oversees the district's information technology budget. * Provides educational technology leadership and assists with the evaluation of the District' technology curriculum. Maintain current knowledge of new technology developments and trends in instructional technology to and recommend innovative or new equipment to be evaluated for District use.