Job Details
| Region: | 5 |
| School District/Employer: | Bob Hope School |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
| Position: | Director |
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| Job Title: | Director of Information Technology |
| School: | Bob Hope School |
| Campus Description: | Central Campus Port Arthur, Texas |
| Date Posted: | 12/4/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | OPENS: 11/18/2024 CLOSES: Until Filled JOB TITLE: Director of Information Technology REPORTS TO: CAO DEPT. / SCHOOL: Administration / Bob Hope School / Central Office SALARY: Commensurate with Experience WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full Time Primary Purpose Supports instructional staff and school leaders in the effective use of technology and training to facilitate instruction in alignment of the district's education initiatives for the purpose of providing excellent and engaging learning environments to students. Management of Technology Infrastructure. Qualifications Education/Certification Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university, preferably in Information Technology CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+ or equivalent certification(s) Special Knowledge/Skills Windows, iOS, ChromeOS, and Windows Server Expertise. Office 365 Admin Console, Active Directory/Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Google Workspace, and Meraki Console proficiency. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience integrating technology into the curriculum. Depth of knowledge in current educational technologies the ability and willingness to quickly acquire new knowledge regarding technology. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to school technology use and integration. Experience Three to Five years of experience in IT Three to Five years of Management experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Promote, model, support and serve as a resource for the integration of technology and curricula. Collaborate with campus instructional leadership teams for technology-enhanced learning experiences. Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, and anticipating organizational requirements. Select, train, evaluate, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Design, plan, analyze, deploy, test, and support the districts network infrastructure including servers, firewalls, routers, switches, cellular data connections, VPN connections, and network management software Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications (i.e. Windows, Office 365, Active Directory). Troubleshoot instructional-related IT issues for teachers, classroom aides, and school leaders. Direct IT Technicians, Manage IT Help Desk system, and delegate tasks accordingly. Conducts ongoing literature reviews to identify software and application solutions that ensure that the campus supports current technology learning. Select, design, deploy, manage, test, and support VOIP telephone system, and cellular data devices. Manage all Technology Planning/IT Infrastructure projects for district. Prepare and administer the IT budget and support contracts, review Technology Billing and Purchasing. Administer and plan E-rate budget, with the assistance of a consultant. Propose new methods, trends, applications, or emerging technologies to the C.E.O. for testing and piloting to ensure high quality initiatives for the benefit of district learners. Collaborates and solves problems by working with others to clarify or interpret complex information/policies and provides initial screening. Interactions are typically with instructional staff, campus supervisors, and senior level professional staff. Assists with diagnosis and repair of computer equipment and peripherals as needed. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, and carrying. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Equipment Used Computers, laptops, Chromebooks, I-pads, printers, Promethean boards, and other technology-related equipment. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate standing, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Steady phone interaction. District-wide travel. (Port Arthur to Houston) Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Occasional lifting (45+ Lbs.) This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Baytown, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. |
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| Salary Range: | Per Year |
| Benefits: | Available |
| How To Apply: | https://bobhopeschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1093 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | April Walker |
| Email: | april.walker@bobhopeschool.org |
| Address: | 4545 Highway 73 |
| City: | Port Arthur |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77642 |
| Phone: | (409) 403-1740 |
| Fax: | (409) 983-3246 |