Chief of Safety and Technology Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To plan, administer, and supervise the implementation of physical safety, cybersecurity, data, and technology in the school system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes alignment of technology and safety programs with school district initiatives, policies and strategic objectives.
• Develops and implements technology and safety plans and procedures in compliance with state and federal requirements and Board policies.
• Budgets for and oversees the day-to-day operations of the district's technology and safety programs, including network and infrastructure operations, telecommunications, physical security, cybersafety, support services, interoperable data systems, instructional technology, end-user device fleets, training, project and change management, and related areas.
• Manages the full lifecycle of technology and safety systems, from needs assessment to implementation, support, monitoring, evaluation, and sunset.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains the organizational structure and staffing required to achieve the district's technology and safety goals and objectives.
• Supports the superintendent and executive leadership in examining and defining objectives for existing and/or proposed technology and safety systems.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of current and developing technology and safety systems.
• Develops and monitors technology and security standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supervises and provides leadership to the Director of Safety & Security, Director of Data Systems, coordinators, and specialists in the division.
• Collaborates with other division leaders and principals to support instructional technology coaches and librarians.
• Maintains an up-to-date system-wide technology inventory and accurately submits annual state technology inventory reports.

VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

• Leads collaborative navigation of complex interdependencies and tensions between technology, physical and cyber safety, whole-child student wellness, and student learning outcomes.
• Identifies and implements innovative solutions to organizational needs.
• Provides prompt attention to customer needs.
• Influences and positively impacts executive, technology, and safety professionals.
• Accepts and shares feedback from stakeholders.
• Shares difficult concepts or practices with various audiences.
• Has a successful track record in visioning, planning, and managing projects from inception through the development lifecycle.
• Ensures adherence to excellent safety procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• Three years of experience in supervision, management, or oversight of Information Technology activities for an organization of 500-1,500 employees.
• Experience in formalizing individual department budgets.
• Prior experience in formalizing individual department budgets.
• Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• Five years of experience in supervision, management, or oversight of Information Technology activities for an educational organization of 500-1,500 employees.
• Prior administrative experience in a public school setting.
• COSN Certified Educational Technology Leader or equivalent credential.