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The Director of Technology works collaboratively with district and building administrators, instructional staff, support staff, and outside vendors to ensure technology resources are reliable, secure, efficient, and aligned with the educational and operational needs of the District.</span></p>\r\n<h2><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Network & Infrastructure:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oversee and maintain reliable, secure, and efficient wired and wireless networks, internet connectivity, servers, telecommunications, and other technology infrastructure across all district facilities.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Device Management:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage district technology assets, including student and staff computers, Chromebooks, mobile devices, peripherals, and related hardware; coordinate deployment, inventory, replacement, updates, and lifecycle planning.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Technical Support:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supervise and coordinate district technology support services, including help desk/ticketing systems, troubleshooting, repairs, and timely response to staff and student technology needs.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cybersecurity & Data Protection:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Develop and maintain appropriate cybersecurity practices, access controls, user accounts, domain policies, backups, filtering, monitoring, and other safeguards designed to protect district systems and data.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Technology Planning:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assist district administration in developing short- and long-term technology plans, including equipment replacement schedules, infrastructure improvements, budgeting, purchasing, and implementation of new technologies.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Systems Administration:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oversee district technology platforms, applications, user accounts, software licensing, integrations, and other technology-related systems.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Staff Leadership:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned technology personnel and coordinate department responsibilities, priorities, and projects.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vendor & Contract Management:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coordinate with technology vendors, service providers, consultants, and other partners; assist with purchasing, bids, contracts, and evaluation of technology products and services.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Policies & Compliance:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assist with the development and implementation of district technology procedures, acceptable-use expectations, cybersecurity practices, student data privacy requirements, and applicable state and federal requirements.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Emergency & Operational Support:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide leadership and technical response when technology issues impact district operations, safety, communications, or instructional services.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Collaboration:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work closely with administrators and staff to identify technology needs and support effective use of district technology resources.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2>\r\n<p><strong>Required/Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience managing networks, technology infrastructure, devices, cybersecurity, and technical support operations.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience supervising employees and/or coordinating technology projects preferred.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in a K&ndash;12 educational environment is preferred.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and customer-service skills.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while responding effectively to urgent technology needs.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of current cybersecurity practices, network administration, device management, cloud-based systems, and technology lifecycle planning.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to work effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, vendors, and community partners.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive district and student information.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Terms of Employment</strong></h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a </span><strong>12-month, full-time position</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, qualifications, and the District's approved compensation structure, with an anticipated salary range of </span><strong>$72,000&ndash;$127,861</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment is subject to applicable Fort Scott USD 234 Board of Education policies and procedures.</span></p>\r\n<h2><strong>Application / Position Information</strong></h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions regarding the position may be directed to:</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>Terry Mayfield</strong><strong><br /></strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Scott USD 234</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span><strong>Phone:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 620-223-0800</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span><strong>Email:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> terry.mayfield@usd234.org</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>Fort Scott USD 234 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>","jobTypeName":"Full-time","positions":1,"payDisplay":0,"payMin":0.00,"payMax":0.00,"payTypeName":"","employerID":107601,"employerTypeID":1,"employerName":"Fort Scott Unified School District 234","employerDescription":null,"employerShowImage":0,"eoeStatement":null,"requirements":null,"experienceRequired":0,"degreePreferred":0,"eligibleRequired":1,"degreeTypeName":"Not Provided","instructions":null,"internalQuestionsRequired":0,"employerAccountTypeID":21,"contactFirstName":"Terry Mayfield","contactLastName":null,"contactTitle":"Business Manager","contactAddress1":"Central Office","contactAddress2":null,"contactCity":null,"contactCountryID":0,"stateName":null,"countryName":null,"contactPostalCode":null,"contactPhone":"6202230800","contactFax":null,"contactEmail":"terry.mayfield@usd234.org","shiftType":"Full-Time","salaryCode":"","contactUserID":0,"displayEmployer":"Fort Scott Unified School District 234","closeDate":"2050-01-01T00:00:00","timeZone":"Central Standard Time","internalCloseDate":"2050-01-01T00:00:00","employmentStartDateTBD":false,"activeEmployer":true},"jobCategories":[],"applicationQuestions":null,"jobBoards":[{"jobBoardName":"Fort Scott Unified School District 234","jobBoardUrl":"https://usd234.schoolspring.com"}],"jobLocations":[{"locationID":212798,"locationName":"Central Office","displayLocation":"Fort Scott, Kansas","latitude":37.8169,"longitude":-94.706,"locationDescription":null,"locationShowImage":0}],"baseDomainURL":null,"jobApplicationId":null,"jobApplicationStatusId":null,"jobBoardDistrict":true,"formattedExternalCloseDate":"Posted until filled","formattedInternalCloseDate":"Posted until filled","isAtsJob":true,"jobApplicationDate":null}}