• Job Description

  Req#: 2875
  Position Type:
  Officials, Administrators
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/15/2024
  
  
  Location:
  TBD
  
  
  Closing Date:
  06/01/2024
  
  
  Develops, monitors and implements policies and procedures to maintain security on the District Wide Area Network. Ensures that all technology processes conform to district, networking security and disaster recovery policies.
  Provides leadership in the daily management of all domains within the District Wide Area Network, including but not limited to servers, workstations, routers, switches and other technology in use by the district.
  Monitors Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), wireless and virtual private network links for proper connectivity.
  Coordinates hardware and software support as required to meet district administrative and instructional needs.
  Supervises network staff and other technology team members as identified in the organizational chart and in collaboration with the Director of Technology.
  Serves on the technology planning committee and other district committees as needed and represents the district at software application user meetings and other regional state or national forums so that the district needs are represented.
  Oversees the maintenance of the district’s e-mail, web and filtering servers, and all associated software, including district data backup and anti-virus policies as well as any other additional server architecture that may be added in with future developments.
  Provides leadership in the eRate process, work request tracking software and associated databases for inventory in collaboration with the Director of Technology and other core team members.
  Recommends upgrades and assists with the design and implementation of new network infrastructure and facilities.
  Maintains communication with outside vendors to solve district technology issues.
  Provides assistance for budget preparations related to technology; makes recommendations for purchases of hardware/software programs.
  Coordinates the installation, termination, and network tests related to cabling and district renovation projects.
  Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.
  Maintains broad technical skills and an up to date knowledge of technology systems and solutions as they apply to administration and education.
  Attend conferences and workshops as appropriate.
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology.
  Network certifications preferred; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AMP certifications preferred, GAFE
  Five (5) years experience as a network administrator preferably in public education
  Clear understanding of educational instructional and business functions
  Strong organizational skills
  Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  Excellent communication skills - in both oral and written forms of English
  Ability to interpret and apply complex technical information and knowledge of systems design and implementation
  Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams
  Ability to operate various office and technology equipment
  Ability to manage multiple projects
  Ability to work efficiently and effectively with district personnel and public including parents
  Ability to supervise staff
  Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and take directions, exercise judgment and creativity, organize work, set priorities, and meet deadline
  Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and competing demands
  Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
  The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our school district will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!
  
  Title: Assistant Director of Technology
  Reports To: Director of Technology
  Calendar: 12 months
  Summary: The Assistant Director of Technology oversees technical services and network security for computers and other forms of administrative and instructional technology; provides leadership in the security and management of the wired and wireless networks, LAN/WAN connectivity, and all infrastructure services. The Assistant Director of Technology assists in the development of the department budget and in developing and implementing technology refresh cycles.
  
  Essential Functions:
  • Develops, monitors and implements policies and procedures to maintain security on the District Wide Area Network. Ensures that all technology processes conform to district, networking security and disaster recovery policies.

  • Provides leadership in the daily management of all domains within the District Wide Area Network, including but not limited to servers, workstations, routers, switches and other technology in use by the district.

  • Monitors Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), wireless and virtual private network links for proper connectivity.

  • Coordinates hardware and software support as required to meet district administrative and instructional needs.

  • Supervises network staff and other technology team members as identified in the organizational chart and in collaboration with the Director of Technology.

  • Serves on the technology planning committee and other district committees as needed and represents the district at software application user meetings and other regional state or national forums so that the district needs are represented.

  • Oversees the maintenance of the district’s e-mail, web and filtering servers, and all associated software, including district data backup and anti-virus policies as well as any other additional server architecture that may be added in with future developments.

  • Provides leadership in the eRate process, work request tracking software and associated databases for inventory in collaboration with the Director of Technology and other core team members.

  • Recommends upgrades and assists with the design and implementation of new network infrastructure and facilities.

  • Maintains communication with outside vendors to solve district technology issues.

  • Provides assistance for budget preparations related to technology; makes recommendations for purchases of hardware/software programs.

  • Coordinates the installation, termination, and network tests related to cabling and district renovation projects.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.
  Additional Duties:
  • Maintains broad technical skills and an up to date knowledge of technology systems and solutions as they apply to administration and education.

  • Attend conferences and workshops as appropriate.
  Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology.

  • Network certifications preferred; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AMP certifications preferred, GAFE
  Experience Needed:
  • Five (5) years experience as a network administrator preferably in public education
  Knowledge Required:
  • Clear understanding of educational instructional and business functions
  Skills Required:
  • Strong organizational skills

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills - in both oral and written forms of English
  Abilities Required:
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex technical information and knowledge of systems design and implementation

  • Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams

  • Ability to operate various office and technology equipment

  • Ability to manage multiple projects

  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with district personnel and public including parents

  • Ability to supervise staff

  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and take directions, exercise judgment and creativity, organize work, set priorities, and meet deadline

  • Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and competing demands

  • Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
  ADA Compliance:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.
  Physical Requirements: Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work
  Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
  Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  HR USE ONLY
  Last Revised: May 2021
  Employee Group: Administrative FLSA Status: Exempt
  
  
  

• About the company

  The North Penn School District is a large, suburban, regional public school district that consists of thirteen elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school.

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