Director of Technology

Position Details

POSITION (S): DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Master's Degree from an accredited institution Valid New Jersey Principal's Certificate Valid New Jersey Teacher Certification (10) Ten years combined of successful teaching and administrative experience Minimum (3) three years of experience with Networking, Cybersecurity and Google administration REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools or designee JOB GOAL: To provide strategic leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of district-wide instructional technology, data systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity to support high-quality teaching, learning, and administrative operations across all schools. PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGY & PLANNING: Lead the development and annual review of the District Technology Plan aligned with the District Strategic Plan, NJ Department of Education standards, and state/federal reporting requirements. Provide leadership and direction in the review, planning, development and implementation of information technology systems, equipment, and procedures to ensure districtwide systems integration, maximum operating efficiency, and sound fiscal management. Providing vision along with day-to-day management of the IT department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, and printers. Maintain a secure, efficient and robust IT architecture, including ongoing improvements to network and cloud-based applications. Design, implement, and maintain district alignment with established cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and direct incident response drills, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation. Draft, update, and enforce Acceptable Incident Response Plans (IRP), Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), and Password/Access Management policies in compliance with state and federal laws (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA, and state pupil records regulations). Coordinates the identification and documentation of standards of use and operations of networking such as RFCs, IEEE, and the OSI model. In support of the Strategic Plan, develop a technology plan, determine department goals and objectives, priorities, policy direction, technology projects, and the future direction of the district's information technology function. Plays a significant leadership role in introducing technology to the District, planning for its use and implementing programs. Ensure that the District meets all regulatory requirements regarding safeguarding of information and implement best practices to ensure that systems are safe from malicious attacks and manage Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) for all third-party software and digital instructional tools. Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, professional development and training, and evaluation. Manage the help desk and work order system to ensure high-quality and timely technical support for all School constituencies. Oversee the procurement process, including all vendor, consultant and service agreements, for all hardware and software upgrades, review submitted bids for compliance with stated requirements, make vendor recommendations to CFO. Ensuring efficiencies in the collection, analysis, usage, retention, and sharing of academic and administrative information and data for federal and state reporting. Ensure strict compliance with federal and state privacy statutes (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA, and N.J.A.C. pupil record privacy laws). Overseeing the technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact Educational Technology/Information Systems programs and services. Maintains ongoing articulation with schools and Central Office personnel in all areas of technology. SALARY/STIPEND: As Per Contractual Agreement LOCATION: Central Office, 346 Claremont Avenue, Jersey City, NJ STARTING DATE: To Be Announced