Director Of Technology & Data For Schools, Department Of Education
Greater New York City Area
In this role I provide leadership in the identification, assessment, and management of school system technology needs for the Superintendent and in close coordination with the Archdiocese’s Director of Information Technology. A key component of the role is to develop and implement a strategic technology plan that contains an assessment of the current state of technology in the schools and incorporates best practices in instructional technology, infrastructure, and data analytics. Other responsibilities include: Establish and lead advisory committees that inform and support meaningful and effective technology in support of the school system’s strategic goals. Integrate technology with curriculum and instruction to provide an appropriate teaching and learning environment. Contribute to the coordination, planning and delivery of purposeful professional development (e.g., principals, teachers, staff, instructional specialists, parents). Promote the application of technology to address the diverse needs of students and maximize student learning (e.g., blended learning, educational platforms, STEM programs, online professional development for staff, Superintendent’s instructional programming network). Evaluate and recommend network infrastructure, hardware/software and technology device management (e.g., PARCC readiness, one-to-one applications). Assist in the evaluation of and provide recommendations for the E-Rate program. Develop and manage budgets, both annually and long-range (e.g., SMART Bond implementation, city/state/ federal funding). Direct, manage, and negotiate with vendors and business partners. Supervise a technology staff. Advise technology committees of regional boards. Establish systems and tools for gathering, warehousing, analyzing, integrating, and reporting accurate data in usable and meaningful ways (e.g., Census, SIS, ASSIST). Make decisions based on data and related processes in support of stakeholders.
