Chief Technology Officer

About the position

Provides leadership in identifying, assessing and managing technology needs for the school system and all stakeholders. Direct, coordinate, supervise, facilitate or perform all tasks and elements needed to effect comprehensive integration of appropriate technology into every facet of district operations. Contribute to the infusion of educational technology into classrooms, media centers and district offices by providing highly motivating, professional leadership in all areas of technology and technology resource management. Reports to the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in all aspects of technology for the school system.
• Lead the implementation of the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan for the school system.
• Coordinate development, refinement and execution of the district strategic plan, involving all stakeholders and governance committees.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent and district leadership team to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with principals and school staff to make informed decisions.
• Lead district initiatives, collaborating across departments and functional areas that support adoption and implementation of technology.
• Create and support cross-functional teams for needs assessments, decision-making, technology support, professional development and other aspects of the district technology program.
• Manage and direct staff in support of all technology applications and digital learning initiatives to help the district meet goals of the strategic plan.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of high quality professional learning opportunities in support of sound instructional design that includes effective use of digital learning resources.
• Supervise or coordinate the skills development of all employees in the operation of technology.
• Build awareness among employees of available resources and the role of technology in the instructional process.
• Develop and coordinate a broad range of technology-based resources, maximizing the availability and use of these resources.
• Function as integral member of the Instructional Services leadership team.
• Identify and manage funding needs and fiscal resources for the technology department.
• Must be customer-service oriented.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology, in Administration and Supervision, or in a related technology field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in a technology leadership role.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills as well as speaking and presentation skills.
• CeCTO (Certified Educational Chief Technology Officer), CETL (Certified Education Technology Leader), and ISTE certification are desired and may be required to be attained.
• Completion of the NCDPI New CTO Clinic may be required.