Job description

We are located about 30 miles west of Bakersfield, CA. There are two schools in our District, Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High School with a combine enrollment of about 1,143 students.

In February 1909, Thomas Conley and Wilson St. Clair Lierly circulated petitions for the establishment of the first school district. Classes started September 1909 in a small frame shack near the Moron Boiler Works at Crystal Street and Lierly Avenue near Boust City. The district was formed in 1915 and named after Conley who donated property for the school. By 1917 a new campus was completed on property purchased from Southern Pacific Railroad on the northwest corner of Seventh and San Emidio Streets; the present day location. The Conley High School District became the Taft Union High School District in July of 1920 by including Elk Hills, Midway, McKittrick and Olig elementary school districts. Even without a field to practice in TUHS' first football team was formed under coach Andrew Hardin. The team was known as the Gaugers not becoming the Wildcats until 1928. Practices and games were played on the baseball field. A Taft-Bakersfield rivalry intensified over the next 30 years, and traditionally the Taft-Bakersfield game was the last game of the season and would draw crowds upwards of 7000 for games played in Taft. Unfortunately it was a rare occurrence when Taft won; changing in 1930 when Taft not only defeated Bakersfield High for the first time but the Wildcats won their first valley championship. TUHS continued to expand with the addition of an athletic field for football and track, a gymnasium, auditorium, science building, cafeteria and domestic science buildings. The stadium was renamed the Marion Martin Memorial Stadium in honor of a popular student and captain of the football team who was killed in a bus accident returning from a game in 1927.

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TAFT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Superintendent, this position manages, evaluates, and coordinates all aspects of the district’s network, operations infrastructure, server infrastructure, and technology equipment. Plan, coordinate and supervise data management and automated record keeping. Prepare annual budget for Information Technology related purchases for the District; work with District personnel to coordinate computer related training for teachers and staff; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize and direct operations and activities related to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, software, peripherals and network systems; manage student and staff login accounts and passwords.

Develop, implement and evaluate long-range goals for the hardware and software for District use. Monitor progress toward goal attainment; coordinate technology priorities.

Coordinate software procurement, licensing and distribution, maintenance and license agreements, in accordance with software copyright regulations.

Manage the district-wide server and client systems, backup, archiving, disaster recovery for the LAN/WAN environment.

Implement, maintain and monitor district-wide network and server security.

Manage the district Wi-Fi system, Google system, district messaging system, security camera system and user security training and testing.

Analyze and report to the Superintendent the effectiveness and efficiency of District operations through the use of technology.

Coordinate and develop standardization protocols and replacement timelines for technology software and hardware, technology acquisition, and technology implementation throughout the District.

Analyze, recommend purchase/lease of new systems equipment and software.

Implement, maintain, and monitor district-wide infrastructure disaster recovery.

Create and maintain district-wide infrastructure documentation and software/hardware procedures.

Implement, maintain a scheduled preventive maintenance plan for all applicable software and hardware components.

Maintain district-wide structured cabling system and assist in documentation of the cabling system.

Work with the Director of Educational Technology on the implementation and maintenance of content filtering technology and classroom technology.

Manage timelines and priorities for tech projects and tech helpdesk tickets.

Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files, documents and/or records (e.g. user names/logins, email groups, passwords, reports, help desk logs, databases, agreements, licenses, etc) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference, complying with mandated requirements, and ensuring user access to assigned applications.

Assign, train, supervise and evaluate employees assigned to Information Technology.

Evaluate all applicable district-wide database and infrastructure implementations and policies.

Support management and use of Student Information Systems.

Assist with grant requests for technology funds and ensure compliance with the grant criteria.

Disseminate technology related information throughout the District.

Develop appropriate bid and quotation specifications. See projects through to completion.

Responsible for telecommunications service and maintenance of data, phones and related communication devices.

Monitor reporting systems data entry and accuracy.

Work with e-rate consultant to ensure compliance; obtaining appropriate federal discount(s) and cost attainment.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern network architecture, network and server security, Storage-Area Network, and computer virtualization.

Modern information systems equipment including servers, switches routers and microcomputers, terminals, printers and other appropriate hardware and communications equipment.

Principles and operations of local and wide area networks, data communication systems and related software.

Installation, maintenance and repair of information systems equipment.

Technology and computer software applications relative to instruction and administration.

Information system trends and developments.

Budgeting procedures and techniques.

Design, implementation, and maintenance of local and wide area networks including WiFi networks.

State and Federal laws and regulations relating to telecommunications, teleprocessing, networks and e-rate.

Database structures, online applications and system capabilities of District computer systems.

Computer language and programming fundamentals.

Implementation and maintenance of Cisco Phone system and other telecommunications.

ABILITY TO:

Plan and implement the installation and use of integrated information technologies in an educational system.

Develop, implement and evaluate long-range goals for the application of computers and technology in instructional programs and administrative offices.

Integrate state of the art technology in everyday work to demonstrate to diverse individuals and group’s ways of maximizing the benefits of technology in education.

Meet timelines.

Initiate, schedule and carry out a complex and diverse work plan.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Analyze and diagnose technical problems with computers, related equipment, and software.

Troubleshoot and maintain switches and routers.

Express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.

Maintain records and complete reports, including web-based reporting.

Read, write and understand the English language.

Learn quickly, work independently, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Communicate and work effectively within the district and with vendors.

Maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and four years increasingly responsible information technology experience. Demonstrable expertise and formal training with network operations and maintenance and server maintenance.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information systems, or other technology related majors, or business administration. Two years of school experience managing or working in a Student Information System.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Certified Network Engineer Certificate desirable

Computer licensing or certification desirable such as but not limited to Microsoft Certifications, A+. Security +, or related industry standard certification.

Valid CPR/First Aid Desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office and school site work environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule.

Physical demands including: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending at the waist, pushing, pulling, carrying, twisting/turning climbing ladders, crouching, kneeling and squatting, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.

Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to retrieve supplies and install/check cables and wires. Sitting or standing for extended periods.

Moderate to high stress level

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job. Taft Union High School District adheres to the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodation procedures.

BOARD APPROVED: 2.21.23

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,468.00 - $95,556.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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