Computer Operations Manager

Computer Operations Manager

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Central Office

Reports To: Director of Finance

Salary: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7506

Class Code: 7506

Contracted Days: 261 Days/Year

• Five years of experience, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Successful supervisory experiences
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of school system policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e‑mail, and websites
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures
• Technical aspects of specialty fields
• Federal, State, and local building codes and regulations

The Computer Operations Manager serves as the technology leader for the district, providing vision and leadership for the implementation and maintenance of information technology initiatives to improve staff and student collaboration, growth, cost effectiveness, and accountability. The manager provides leadership and guidance to all district faculty and staff regarding all aspects of technology and supervises and manages the technology department.

• Plan, organize, direct and schedule computer operations, data control and data entry.
• Coordinate operations to determine hardware and software needs and development plans that meet district objectives while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Serve as technology liaison between the district and the Office of Educational Technology (OET), Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), U.S. Department of Education (DOE), universities, vendors, and community partners.
• Act as the district’s Chief Information Officer.
• Submit various technology reports, including E‑rate, technology plans, annual device reporting, and other regulatory reports.
• Assist in long‑ and short‑range planning for the technology department.
• Communicate effectively and timely with faculty, staff, and appropriate end‑users via oral and written communication.
• Assist with deliveries as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, teachers, students, employees, and community members.
• Learn new computer techniques, programs, and configurations from documentation and oral descriptions.
• Plan and organize work to meet specific timelines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports, including extensive inventory management.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field, coding, networking, operating systems, and date security traffic.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Allocate technical and operational resources to meet district goals and collaborate with building principals to meet school goals.
• Direct the software environment to assure adequate and continued operational support; provide structure to assure adequate hardware and software capabilities.
• Provide consultation in the design and implementation of new or modified systems; develop, modify, and maintain procedures and controls to assure data accuracy.
• Evaluate and assist in software and hardware platforms; ensure documentation of systems, configurations, and setups is up to date.
• Coordinate with vendors to maintain systems, schedule preventive and corrective maintenance, and review system access for security.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding technology issues and act accordingly.
• Maintain the environment to promote security, safety, and reliability of district hardware and software.
• Maintain password security practices for authorized access to computers and local area networks.
• Coordinate maintenance of data integrity for all on‑premises and off‑premises systems, including databases, users, backups, and other system data.
• Ensure proper backup of user and system data to prevent data loss.
• Formulate purchase specifications and authorize expenditures for technology operations to support district needs.
• Take an active role in solving technology problems within the district, including internet service, phone systems, fire alarms, security cameras, and…