BIRCH RUN AREA SCHOOLS
Birch Run, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
Technology Manager (260-day position)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Systems or a related field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
These desired criteria will be used to screen applications and evaluate each candidate for the position:
Oversees and directs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the District’s computer systems including file servers, network operating systems (NOS), electronics, LANs, WAN, telephone system, personal computers (PC), desktop operating systems (OS), peripherals, software, database systems, and the like
Establishes standards and oversees the purchase of new hardware and software to ensure compliance with compatibility with existing systems, District policies and District goals
Supports and promotes the effective use of technology throughout the district
Reviews, evaluates, and updates district technology policies and the district technology plan as necessary
Maintains the technology budget for both district annual purchases and maintenance/repair
Provides training on district technology where applicable
Assesses technology needs, evaluates new technologies, and attends technical conferences or seminars to stay abreast of emerging technology
Supervises and directs Student Technology Assistants and participates in the selection/hiring process
Attends Administrative Staff meetings, and other meetings as required
Works with faculty and administrators on available technology grants
Oversees the maintenance and updating of the school district web site
Proactively seeks technical training when necessary
SALARY
Salary will be determined based on experience and education background.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
It is expected that the Director of Technology will take office as negotiated or as soon as possible. Applicants should provide the Superintendent with the following items to ensure consideration for the position:
A letter of application setting forth in detail: personal qualifications, experience, and reasons for interest in the position.
A current resume, credentials and recent letters of recommendation.
Applications must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 5, 2016
Please send to:
David M. Bush, Superintendent
Birch Run Area Schools
12450 Church St. Ste. #2
Birch Run, MI 48415
Birch Run Area Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sex or political affiliation or belief.