{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5978968,"jobTitle":"Manager of Technology","infoURL":"https://mcsssd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=812","externalJobCode":"812","applicationDeadline":null,"displayDate":"2026-11-02T05:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-11-02T05:00:00","postDate":"2026-11-02T16:23:38","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<h1><strong>Manager of Technology</strong></h1>\r\n<p><strong>REPORTS TO:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assistant Superintendent of C&I&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>SALARY GUIDE:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12-month, Full-Time, Non-Affiliated position</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>SALARY & CONTRACT:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; Min: $110,000 &nbsp; Max: $120,00</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<h3><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Manager of Technology is responsible for ensuring an effective technology and information services infrastructure and for organizational process control systems focused on continual service improvement and operational excellence. This includes leading strategic initiatives and supporting business and educational missions across operations, safety and communication systems, instructional media, telecommunications, and district-wide technical support.</span></p>\r\n<h3><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><strong>Education:</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field required (or equivalent work-related experience).</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master's degree preferred.</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><strong>Experience:</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible management information systems experience, including developing procedures and applications, overseeing major system upgrades and software implementations, performing systems analysis, and supervising operations and technical personnel.</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><strong>Certifications & Licensure Requirements:</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must pass NJDOE fingerprinting and background check prior to employment.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfactory completion of TB testing and pre-employment physical examination (if applicable).</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid New Jersey Driver&rsquo;s License and proof of insurance for local district travel.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<h3><strong>DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</span></p>\r\n<h4><strong>1. Vision, Leadership & Strategic Management</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide strong, collaborative, and responsive vision, innovation, and leadership in the development, management, and maintenance of district technology programs and services.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and implement strategic plans for information systems, including evaluating current organizational goals, identifying key issues, analyzing system failures, initiating corrective actions, evaluating trends, and anticipating administrative and academic requirements.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify opportunities for the district to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness through process automation/reengineering and leveraging organizational strengths.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coach, develop, and assist the administrative team in process improvement, with an emphasis on strategic analysis/planning, operational performance metrics, and thorough process documentation.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advise the Superintendent, Board of Education, and administrative team on technology requirements, projects, operational changes, and service-level objectives, proactively informing the administration of potential issues.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>2. Infrastructure, Network Operations & Systems Architecture</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure proper installation and maintenance of server hardware, printing services, and workstation hardware.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee and maintain districtwide VOIP Services</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate, implement, or reconfigure computer hardware in support of building renovation and/or staff relocation on an as-required basis</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain perimeter firewall and associated services</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct design, installation, operation and maintenance of district-wide security cameras, access control systems, and associated software</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>3. Application Support, Enterprise Systems & Compliance</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate the implementation, support, and ongoing maintenance of the hosted integrated financial accounting, budget, payroll, personnel, and student information system.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate, support, and maintain the district&rsquo;s Google Workspace instance.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confer with vendor representatives and system users concerning system specifications, installations, data conversions, and third-party software data integration.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide troubleshooting support for all district software and information systems.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administer and interpret statutes, regulations, and policies concerned with legal responsibilities for IT, ensuring district processes comply with legislative changes and New Jersey educational regulations.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>4. Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Fiscal Oversight</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain disaster recovery (DRP) and backup procedures and control structures; verify the functionality of deployed backup systems to ensure data can be restored quickly and efficiently.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop, prepare, update, and maintain the district's Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP)</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain multiple cybersecurity-related services, including email security, 2FA platform, EDR/XDR services, cybersecurity training awareness platform, and perimeter security.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecast financial requirements for technology expenditures, administer the department's expense allocations, and prepare the annual department budget and capital request proposals.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as district liaison for E-Rate processing and E-Rate funding requests.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform personnel administrative functions (e.g., hiring, counseling, training, supervising, evaluating, and professional development) to maintain optimal staffing and department productivity.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain active knowledge of the IT field by attending seminars/workshops, participating in statewide work-groups, and conducting workshops as directed.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare comprehensive reports, records, and correspondence related to departmental operations, and perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><strong>Knowledge of:</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public education business and management practices, school system organization, and New Jersey educational technology regulations.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current principles, methods, and terminology in information systems, data management, and large-scale networked infrastructures.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN), server virtualization, cloud computing, operating systems, database management systems, and hardware/software applications.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic access control platforms, IP-based paging/intercom systems, and enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM/SSO) protocols.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disaster recovery, cyber incident response planning, and information security best practices.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techniques for implementing technology in K-12 classrooms, fully integrated with curriculum and classroom management.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles and practices of management, personnel supervision, project planning, and budget administration.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><strong>Ability to:</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond promptly and effectively to requests of internal clients, providing training, resources, and technical support.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; 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