Chief Technology Officer

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, the Chief Technology Officer provides district wide executive leadership, vision, and strategic direction to enhance operational effectiveness, data security, and support student achievement; plans, coordinates and directs District technology systems, computer operations, and data telecommunications networks and infrastructure, and ensures alignment of technology initiatives with the District’s overall strategic goals through the use of technology;

serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on technology-related risk management, governance, innovation, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

• Provides executive leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the District’s long-range technology vision, strategic plan, and governance framework in alignment with instructional priorities and organizational goals.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees district wide instructional and operational technology programs, systems, and services.
• Advises regarding use of resources, priorities, program opportunities and methods to enhance the delivery of programs and create an effective environment and understanding of technology for team members.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates identified projects to ensure effective implementation of the District’s technology initiatives within established timelines; assigns work and determines priorities for work completion.
• Establishes and oversees technology governance, including policies, standards, procedures, and compliance related to cybersecurity, data privacy, licensing, copyright, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations.
• Provides leadership in the evaluation, governance, and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, ensuring alignment with instructional goals, data privacy requirements, ethical standards, and District policies.
• Safeguards data processing operations by identifying potential problem areas and points of failure; develops and implements disaster recovery, data sensitivity, library management, back-up and recovery, and disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Coordinates the technical support for users of computer systems district-wide; responds to requests for technological assistance from District, department and site personnel; ensures service delivery standards are met.
• Develops and administers the Technology Department budget; establishes priorities, monitors expenditures, and ensures effective stewardship of District resources.
• Provides for asset management, including inventory, maintenance and licensing and related insurance coverage.
• Develops, implements and enforces District policies and procedures pertaining to instructional and management software and the use of technology for the District.
• Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; advises the Assistant Superintendent of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action. Plans, organizes, facilitates and coordinates District and site technology staff development programs with input from the Assistant Superintendent.

• Administers web services; websites for schools, departments, or special projects; maintains internet filters; troubleshoots internet/network problems.
• Prepares annual budget proposals that reflect the District’s evolving technology infrastructure, hardware and software needs.
• Participates in planning for facilities modernization and new construction projects to ensure that all construction projects are compatible with District media, networked and communication systems.
• Leads, supervises, and evaluates the performance of employees assigned to the Technology Department.
• Provides technology leadership to site administrators and site personnel, collaborates with Instructional Services to support instructional technology initiatives, professional learning, and digital learning environments.
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