Chief Technology and Innovation Officer - Division of Technology and Innovation

License and Certification Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educators Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

• Bachelors Degree in related field Required
• Masters Degree in related field Preferred

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a technology-related management role Required
• Public education experience, and executive-level leadership experience Preferred

• Visionary leadership skills
• Deep understanding of technological trends and their relationship to the educational process
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to effectively coordinate work and communication across all user and ability levels within the district
• Ability to foster effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of support programs with other curricular and instructional programs to reach desired adoption and effective use of instructional technology
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Ability to influence and positively impact a team
• Understanding of technical and educational development processes
• Successful track record in visioning, planning, and managing projects from inception through the development lifecycle
• Ability to share difficult concepts or practices with various audiences
• Ability to understand organizational needs and find innovative solutions to meet these needs
• Ability to lead and direct K-12 instructional technology and innovation
• Extensive knowledge of the technology industry, systems, and practical applications
• Database technologies
• Cloud-based solutions for business and education
• Network, infrastructure, hardware, and software management

Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and promoting the district's vision for technology and innovation, directing all aspects of technology implementation and support, and driving the ongoing development and continuous improvement of information management strategies, solutions, and security.

• Direct the day-to-day operations and work processes of the district's Technology and Innovation division, including network and infrastructure operations, telecommunications, information systems, solutions and applications, IT security, enterprise support services, data infrastructure, instructional technology, project management and related areas.
• Develop a compelling technology vision for the Technology and Innovation division, including the resources needed to create a sustainable program and lead the implementation of the district's technology plan.
• Ensure that divisional goals, objectives, and strategies are consistent with and support the strategic direction and goals of the district.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to determine their applicability to the education environment and keep executive-level leadership informed of opportunities that could arise.
• Coordinate the piloting, implementation, and evaluation of technology-based instructional programs and provide direction and assistance to technology staff, administrators and teachers in planning instruction that promotes information literacy and integrates meaningful and effective uses of technology into the daily work of staff, teachers, and students.
• Instruct district personnel in the use of software, digital resources, online learning resources and other internet resources as they pertain to business and educational standards of technology use.
• Collaborate cross-divisionally to understand district technological needs, and to cohesively evaluate and implement strategies and technological solutions.
• Develop and implement a strong staffing strategy for the Technology and Innovation Department, to include recruiting, developing and motivating staff.
• Ensure that the Deputy Superintendent of Operational Services is apprised of significant changes, events and actions in the division of Technology and Innovation, including projections, trends, and analysis of issues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee is required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.