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Okinawa International SchoolTechnology Director - Job Description

The following describes the position of Technology Director for Okinawa International

School.

Qualifications: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

and/or extensive experience and/or training in educational technology.

The Technology Director must have the ability to evaluate the

use of technology in the classroom.

Model and support the effective integration of technology in theclassroom.

Display competency with administrative and

instructional applications of technology.

Use multi-media equipment and applications, basic

software applications and common operating systems.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of hardware components and

their functions.

Possess the ability to implement new technologies.

Demonstrate working knowledge of fundamental network design

and common network operating systems.

Design and implement computer networks suitable

for educational settings. Co-ordinate with relevant department personnel, including

Facility Management.

Plan both long and short term training programs.

Develop appropriate training materials for school personnel.

Job Goals:

To improve the overall quality of education received by students,

staff, and the school community through the use of technology.

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To provide a vision for the implementation and use of

technology to advance education for OIS.

Terms:

Employment Contract: Full Time. Daily work schedule is flexible

and to be determined based on current project schedules. Reports to: both the Director and Principal Evaluated by: both the Director and Principal

Performance Responsibilities:Leadership

Establishes system-wide software and hardware

standards, requirements and specifications.

Reviews and approves all system technology purchases to

assure compatibility.

Prepares proposals and solicits bids for system technology

needs.

Promotes OIS on local, prefectural, and national levels through

conferences, workshops, seminars, and technology associations (e.g.,

iSummit, or The Coalition of Lighthouse Schools, etc.) Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout

for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing

equipment and system, that will provide capability for new or upgraded

networks, while maintaining efficient operation and effective use of space.

Formulates technology training policies, programs, and

schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs. Evaluates hardware and software for classroom or

administrative needs.

Remains up-to-date on new developments in the areas of

software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training and

maintenance.

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Provides professional development opportunities for technical

and training support staff to keep abreast of the rapid changes in technology

and software.

Drafts applications and proposals to submit to fund

granting authorities such as government and educational foundations. Advocate technology usage and awareness and is a member of

the corporation technology committee.

Management Develops, manages, and evaluates the OIS technology

budget (in conjunction with theDirector).

Regularly consults with administrators and teachers to define

equipment needs.

Regularly consults with administrators, teachers, board

members, parents and community members to determine information

requirements of teachers and students and to determine boundaries and

priorities of new projects, and to discuss system capacity and

equipment acquisitions.

Contracts with vendors to provide needed technology solutions.

Reviews reports of computer and peripheral equipment

use, malfunction, and maintenance to ascertain costs and plan

operating changes.

Requisitions new materials, maintenance supplies, and

other miscellaneous items needed by the Technology Department.

Requisitions maintenance and repair parts for OIS technology

equipment.

Submits needed technology budgets, projects, grants, and

policies to the OIS Board of Education for approval.

Directs technology staff in technology maintenance and

installation.

Evaluates the job performance of the technology staff.

Assists faculty and staff to diagnose and solve computer

equipment problems.

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Manages resources effectively, including personnel, money

and materials.

Confers with administrators and teachers to determine

technology training needs.

Coordinates, evaluates and recommends hardware and

software purchases and replacement.

Maintain an inventory of technology across the different OIS

departments. Supervise the installation of computers and related

equipment throughout the district.

Coordinate in the development, monitoring, and periodic

evaluation of a five-year technology plan for OIS.

Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware and software

when appropriate.

Attend conferences, seminars, and training sessions to

maintain competency level.

Establish and coordinate the activities of Facility Management

when needed.

Develop and coordinate training and development programs in

the technologies for the faculty and staff.

Coordinate vendor services and maintain positive relations

with corporate partners.

Manage vendor relationships, including maintenance, hardware

and software upgrades, and ongoing development work with the system and

users.

Provide leadership for efforts involved with showcasingtechnology projects for OIS and involved companies with the community and

outside visitors.

Work with the Director, Principal, and Office Head, in the long

range planning, facilities design school construction issues, and budgeting

with regards to technology.

Serves as OIS representative, when appropriate.