Director of Technology

Bayfield School District

Job Title: Director of Technology
Work Year: 240 days
Department: Technology
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Salary: $83,850-$95,100/ year

OVERVIEW 
Bayfield School District is seeking a full-time Director of Technology to oversee all day-to-day functions of the Technology department. 

Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12 months of recreation. Moreover, the Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate for this position (Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management, Educational Technology, or other equivalent disciplines), preferred. 
● Strong understanding and experience working with MS Servers and Active Directory management, Hyper-V, wired and wireless networking, Linux systems, IP phones, Google Admin, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, Clever, website management, Lightspeed filtering, virus protection, print management, and staff training.
● Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a solution.
● Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
● Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
● Completed and submitted BSD online application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

● Coordinate with appropriate school personnel in use of various technology resources. 
● Update and maintain the district’s technology plan. 
● Serve as a liaison with community agencies and local governments. 
● Provide effective professional development opportunities for all staff members around new and existing systems.
● Responsible for new hire technology orientation and distribution of district equipment, ensuring all new staff members have what they need on day one
● Respond to a variety of questions from site staff for the purpose of providing information, guidance, or referral. 
● Authorizes permissions and individual access to technology applications or services to ensure proper access to technology systems by staff, students, parents, and others consistent with district operating guidelines and regulations.
● Directs the installation of technology systems and tools (e.g. hardware, software, systems, wiring, specialized applications, and tools).
● Maintains technology equipment and systems (e.g. telephone systems, surveillance cameras, software applications) to ensure that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administrative and educational operations.
● Monitors technology budget and expenditures. Confirm that allocations are accurate and expenses are within budget limits and that fiscal practices and Board of Education policies are followed.
● Oversees functioning of the technology operations of the district Supervises assigned technology staff (e.g. hiring recommendations, interviewing, training, evaluations, etc.).
● Supports the implementation of operational and educational technology initiatives (e.g. new systems, educational programs, hardware) 
● Provide oversight of projects and/or training and providing information to others to ensure successful implementation.
● Tests technology applications, tools, and programs to provide feedback for the administrative decision processes, to ensure appropriate acquisition of educational and operational technology solutions and to assist others with these functions.
● Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
● Work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
● Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way. 
● Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT
● Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
● Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
● Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
● Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within an organization specifically working effectively within the culture and processes used in educational organizations.
● Strong project management skills, and drive to meet organizational and departmental objectives; ability to manage projects on interrelated timelines.
● Knowledge of classroom technology including SmartBoards, Promethean Board, Interactive Displays, document cameras, sound systems, projectors, cameras, etc. a strong plus.

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District Non-Licensed Salary Schedule based on education and years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech. 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment, or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Revised: January 2025