Technology director Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Director of Technology

Administration Building

Reports To : Assistant Superintendent Finance and Operations

Schedule : 40 hours / 52 weeks Administrator

Salary : Commensurate with Administrator Agreement

Anticipated Start Date : December 1 2025

Job Summary : Provide leadership and direction in the development implementation and coordination of the districts technology operations including budget asset planning procurement and staffing.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree (computer science information systems or related field preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a director or supervisor / coordinator preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful leadership in technology or a similar field
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students parents other administration and community members
• Pertinent knowledge of current theory research methods and best practices in K-12 education
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware software application systems and network engineering

Essential Job Functions :

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; twist; stretch; drive; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. This position is frequently required to interact with staff and with the public which requires courtesy and discretion. A professional appearance and telephone manner are essential. The successful candidate will be able to multitask and make independent decisions using sound judgment and discretion. Work may be performed indoors and / or outdoors.

Mental Functions :

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Evaluation :

In accordance with the Administrative Agreement.

Terms of Employment :

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his / her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion age sex (including pregnancy gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status disability genetic information or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1