Job Title: Director of Technology

Reports To: Superintendent

Supervises: IT Specialists/Technicians (2)

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the Superintendent and district leadership to develop and maintain the District Technology Plan.
Lead & manage IT strategic and operational planning to achieve educational goals by fostering innovation and coordinating the evaluation of future systems.
Provide information to assist with the development of the annual budget, as well as, assessing risks associated with IT investments and projects.
Serve as the district’s E-Rate coordinator; manage vendor bidding and compliance to maximize federal and state funding streams for network maintenance.
Research, select and procure all necessary items including hardware, software, subscriptions, and supply items.

Ensure robust cybersecurity measures, data privacy, and disaster recovery/backup procedures are strictly maintained.
Oversee the district’s wired/wireless network infrastructure, servers, and firewalls to ensure continuous service delivery and adherence to applicable laws and regulations such as FERPA.
Maintain and Manage FreePBX phone system, Synergy SIS, Google Domain, Clever Single Sign-on, and on premises Active Directory.
System integration of instructional materials and platforms not included with other methods.
Oversee the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (IP cameras) and collaborate with the Facilities Director on building infrastructure intersections (cabling, power).
Maintain MDM software (e.g., for iOS/MacOS) to push apps, policies, and updates to staff and student devices.

Act as the lead for all data submissions via New Mexico NOVA ensuring student, staff, and course data is validated and submitted within state windows.
Regularly audit SIS data for accuracy to ensure appropriate state reporting through Nova.
Disseminate "Tech Tips" and low-cost phishing awareness to staff to maintain security without a dedicated training budget.

Provide training for educators on effectively integrating technology (e.g., Google Workspace, Digital Curriculum, Application Platforms, etc.) into classroom instruction.
Recruit, develop, and supervise the technology team, establishing efficient help desk workflows.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all hardware/software throughout the lifecycle, make recommendations for refresh disposition as needed, and provide hardware disposition lists before disposal.
Record and Live-stream school board meetings and post links, docs, minutes and other necessary information on the district website and for archival web dissemination.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a closely related field.
At least 3 years of experience managing an IT operation, preferably in an educational environment.
Deep understanding of network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and educational software/single sign-on platforms (e.g., Clever, Google Workspace, Synergy).
Demonstrated understanding of state specific regulations, data privacy, and NMPED reporting requirements, such as CIPA, FERPA, and COPPA.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Technology Management, Education Administration, or related field.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Google Certified Administrator, or NM Administrative Licensure).
NM Administrative License or equivalent

Essential Skills

Exceptional ability to communicate technical ideas in "user-friendly" language to all staff members, including “non-technical” staff and the Board of Education.
Demonstrated capacity to critically assess and resolve a wide variety of technical issues, effectively managing everything from high-level network outages and SIS data challenges to direct end-user support in a fast-paced educational environment.
High adaptability to rapidly shifting technological landscapes and educational needs, with a desire to continue learning about a wide range of topics from Cybersecurity to EdTech best practices.

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
District Office

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
Year Round as per Administrative Calendar

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Superintendent

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Employee's work:

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity	Daily: Yes/No	Description
Twist: Waist	Yes
Wrist	Yes
Neck/Shoulder	Yes
Stoop, bend	Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl	Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists	Yes
Run	No
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment	No
Ride equipment	No
Walk on uneven terrain	No
Fine finger dexterity	Yes
Manual dexterity	Yes
Reaching above shoulders	Yes
Reaching at shoulder height	Yes
Reaching below shoulders	Yes
Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor	Push	Pull	Lift	Carry	Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25			X	X	Weekly
26-50			X	X	Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25			X	X	Weekly
26-50			X	X	Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25			X	X	Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
Cold/heat of outside work	Yes
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
Contact with the public	Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise
Radiation
Sun
Vibration
Protective equipment required

Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Hearing essentially normal	X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements: Corrected hearing	X

This position will be paid according to the Administrator Salary Schedule

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Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.