Chief Technology Officer Job at Young World Physical Education, New Bedford, MA

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  • Young World Physical Education
  • New Bedford, MA

Job Description

New Bedford Public Schools NBPS Leadership Opportunities - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Chief Technology Officer New Bedford Public Schools NBPS Leadership Opportunities - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 4535891 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 15, 2024 Starting Date: Mar 1, 2024

Job Description The New Bedford Public Schools Chief Technology Officer represents and exercises the authority of the superintendent in directing the implementation of the school systems strategic plans, initiatives, policies and programs. The CTO provides leadership in developing the information and educational technology services, vision, and policy for the New Bedford Public Schools (NBPS). The CTO is responsible for shaping and directing both immediate and long-range strategic information systems requirements, operating core information technology resources and services, and managing the centralized aspects of those resources necessary to support the educational and business mission and priorities of the NBPS. This includes long-range planning and delivery of services in educational technology, information systems, software applications, data center operations, telecommunications, network operations, enterprise systems and comprehensive client support services.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Experience planning, developing, implementing and monitoring mid to large-scale technology in a private and/or public education institution; working with various telecommunications systems, hardware, software, installation, repair and upgrading techniques; implementing and monitoring information systems security; integrating technology into K-12 curriculum; working with infrastructure to include data delivery and distribution and systems; and developing standards and technical concepts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Principals, practices, and techniques for the operation of both microcomputer and mid to large-scale, high volume data processing operations providing complex services to users

Principles and practices of personnel management and budget development and administration

Principles and methods for establishing goals, objectives and implementation plans to accomplish data processing solutions for identified needs

Role of information and educational technology in an educational agency

Emerging technologies and best practices

Business process documentation, re-engineering and improvement

Educational technology facilities and equipment, including sources of funding for educational grants and related technology functions for educational agencies

Skills:

Applying appropriate laws to operations, developing policies, procedures and practices; gathering, analyzing and interpreting data; identifying, recommending and implementing changes to maximize efficiency;

Motivating staff to develop necessary job-related skills to improve job performance;

Providing staff authority and discretion to accomplish work tasks and make decisions;

Maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information;

Accomplish goals and tasks through others by delegation, follow up and oversight;

Working effectively under pressure

Abilities:

Plan and direct a large complex operation that involves coordination and integration of multiple interrelated activities

Formulate and implement program goals, objectives, and schedules

Develop and implement strategic plans and changes required to achieve goals and objectives

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff

Establish and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with executive staff, vendors, and clients

Manage client relations to ensure development of service- objective expectations

Conduct meetings utilizing consensus building techniques and conflict resolution strategies!

Travel to various locations

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide strong, collaborative, forward thinking and responsive leadership in the development, management and maintenance of NBPSs technology programs and services and formulation of strategies that address both immediate and future technology needs and services;

Provide vision and leadership to assess potential areas of opportunity in which technology can facilitate delivery of the NBPSs services and programs, enhance operational effectiveness, and accelerate student achievement;

Participate as a member of the Superintendents Strategic Leadership Team for overall planning and direction of the NBPSs functions and services, advise the Superintendent 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

Lead the development of a technology architecture and governance framework that defines the working relationship of technology components within NBPS

Develop and implement internal policies, procedures and planning for the use of technology at NBPS

Lead the process for review and analysis of organizational business processes to ensure effective technology support for the processes

Identify, transfer, consolidate, and integrate new and legacy technologies into an enterprise infrastructure platform

Monitor and evaluate technology performance district wide

Design, implement, and manage a system for providing technical support to all schools and administrative offices including providing on-site assistance as needed.

Provide management oversight for computing, information processing and communications resources across all systems

Provide management oversight for the editing, processing, and submission of local, state, and federal electronic reports.

Direct and coordinate cooperative working relationships between centralized and distributed technical operations to achieve effective and cost beneficial district-wide solutions and comprehensive services with the effective and creative use of technology

Lead technology staff in implementing strategic plans and supporting on-going technology programs, including technology support for training efforts for users of all software modules via utilization of both internal and external resources

Recommend vendor contracts covering the acquisition of equipment, software and services including the installation and on-going maintenance of NBPSs information technology inventory

Plan, direct and manage the staff of the Technology Services Department and formulate and manage the Technology Services budget

Serve as an active member of local, regional, state, and national professional technology associations to remain current concerning trends in the field

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendents.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent accordance with the MA state educator evaluation requirements

Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1 Job Categories: Administrator > Technology

Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a leader in the field of technology

Minimum seven (7) years of experience planning, developing and implementing large-scale technology infrastructure systems and services, including five years at a management level in a large-scale computer data center

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

*Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) include sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, reaching, fine manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend work

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: NO

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requirements: none

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As per individual contract between the Superintendent and the Chief Technology Officer

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Full calendar year, with vacation time as negotiated

At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions There ARE NO application questions required FOR this job posting.

Contact Information Heather Emsley

455 County Street

New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Phone: (508) 997-4511

Email: hemsley@newbedfordschools.org

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Work visa, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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