ASSIGNMENT
The Rowland Unified School District is seeking an outstanding individual to assume the responsibilities of the Director of Technology Services. This is a one position management classification assigned, twelve (12) months per year.
* A Chief Technology Officer (CCTO) certification is desirable and if obtained, a stipend of $3,000 per year will be applied to the yearly salary.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent or designee, provides leadership and direction to the District's information technology program, including planning, developing and implementing the District's information technology plan; trains, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; coordinates the selection and utilization of computer hardware and software, telecommunications systems and related technology for the District's instructional and administrative needs; provides technical support for all computer and telecommunications systems within the District; ensures successful computing/networking communications among and between the various instructional units, school sites, and the District office; and provides leadership in the development of information management systems and educational technology applications for all instructional and administrative units.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Technology Services is responsible for the administration of the District's information technology program and for analyzing the District's technology needs in schools and administrative units. Decisions made by the incumbent will have serious short and long-range implications, affecting the successful implementation of many school-based and administrative programs and activities. An employee in this class reports to the executive level and receives limited supervision, principally in the areas of policy, goals, budget, special projects and customer service priorities. Supervisory assistance during the year is on an as needed basis while the incumbent is expected to exercise considerable judgment on procedures, day-to-day operations, supervision, etc. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of personnel involved in providing technical support, maintenance and repair of computer/network systems. The Director of Technology Services is expected to possess extensive management and technical skills, knowledge, abilities and traits. The Director must work collaboratively with the fiscal services, human resources, facilities, and academics teams in providing optimum support for the educational programs.
The class of Director of Technology Services is distinguished from the class of Technology Support Manager in that the former is responsible for the administration of the District's information technology program and for analyzing the District's technology needs in schools and administrative units; reports to the executive level and receives limited supervision, principally in the areas of policy, goals, budget, special projects and customer service priorities.
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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a major in computer science, computer engineering, business or public administration, information systems management, school business management, education or other closely related field. An advanced degree in any of the above fields is desirable.
* A Chief Technology Officer (CCTO) certification is desirable and if obtained, a stipend of $3,000 per year will be applied to the yearly salary.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of recent increasingly responsible experience in information technology management, such as the development, installation and maintenance of information systems, LAN/WAN networks, telecommunications systems, the application of technology for administrative purposes or the application of educational technology in the classroom including at least two years of management or supervisory level experience in an educational environment is required. Note: Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last five years.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: A valid Class C, California Driver License is required; a good driving record and use of a private vehicle may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment.
- A copy of your Bachelor's Degree (or highest completed degree on letterhead/watermarked paper)
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ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work in both office environments and off-site settings, where the noise level is usually moderate, with changing priorities and short deadlines, may be exposed to electrical hazards, fumes, dust, odors, air and blood-borne pathogens and germs, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases, drive an automobile to conduct work, and in direct contact with students, the public, and District personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in the classification stand, sit, walk, push/pull, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, stoop/bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist or apply pressure with wrists or hands, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have depth perception, color vision/distinguish shades, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer, and telephone.
EXAMINATION
OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:
- Training and Experience Evaluation
- Technical Project and Structured Interview
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six months.. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one year during which time the employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory performance. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. This classification is designated at the management level.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.