Director of IS/Technology Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Director of IS/Technology 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1100 Webster St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

JobID:

1858

Position Type:

Directors/132 –

Director of IS/Technology Date Posted:

4/16/2025

Location:

APSB Technology Department Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

Director of IS/Technology

JOB TYPE

132 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

PAY GRADE

L-9

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 260

days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE

Directs and supervises the activities of the information services department to ensure that all information service accountabilities required by the School Board are realized.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

– Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Business or Management with technical coursework in MS Windows, Novell Netware, IBM AS/400 and OS/400. Additional criteria as established by the school board.

EXPERIENCE – 5-7

years of experience planning, building and/or managing LAN, WAN, midrange-based administration, instruction and student management applications. SKILLS – Working knowledge of Microsoft, Novell, IBM mid-range operating systems, LAN/WAN design, project management and strategic planning.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

– Must be very flexible with respect to work schedules. This position requires weekend and night working schedules.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Domain I:

School Vision Sets ambitious, data-driven goals. Sets a vision for achievement. Invests teachers, students and other stakeholders in that vision. Collects data and prepares reports. Develops and implements innovative programs which reflect the educational goals of the Ascension Parish School System. Keeps informed of latest research reports, trends and developments in areas of responsibility. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure the confidentiality of students and employee records.

Domain II:

School Culture Facilitates collaboration between teams of teachers, coordinators, and other district staff personnel. Assists co-workers in the completions of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system. Provides opportunities for professional growth. Confers with staff members and departments in providing available information for development of programs. Guides, develops, implements, and evaluates in-service training programs for professional personnel. Works with principals in the improvement of individual staff competencies. Develops a pipeline of teacher leaders. Creates and upholds systems which result in a safe and orderly school environment.

Domain III:

Instruction Observes staff and provides feedback on performance regularly. Ensures staff sets clear measurable goals. Coordinates the selection of instructional resources with school staff. Assumes responsibility in development of curriculum and program(s) in the assigned area of responsibility. Develops departmental criteria which provide support for the district’s instructional program. Confers with staff members and departments in providing available information for development, implementation, and evaluation of programs. Keeps informed of developments in curricula and instruction. Develops and implements innovative programs which reflect the educational goals of Ascension Parish School System. Coordinates the preparation of the evaluation instruments in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, statutory requirements and regulations of duly authorized administrative agencies.

Domain IV:

Professional Responsibilities Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to technology implementation and support. Assists in the development of technical specifications for remodeling projects or new construction in line with district goals. Coordinates all phases of supervision of personnel working in the technology department. Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings. Assesses and makes recommendations on types of programs and planning needed in providing technical resources and support. Reviews annual Technology, SIS and other state reports, ensures accuracy of content. Consults, advises, interprets, clarifies, reports and recommends needs and status respectively, of the district’s technology programs. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent may, from time to time, find it necessary to assign.

NOTE:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

V. SIGNATURES

Supervisor Date Employee Date This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: November 29, 2016.