Information Technology Director establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and goals for the information technology department. Analyzes the needs of different departments and determines ways to meet business objectives by modifying existing or developing new information processing systems. Being an Information Technology Director manages the research and selection of IT equipment, applications, and supplies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Information Technology Director typically reports to a CIO. The Information Technology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Technology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Student Information and Technology Director at Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC) directs the reporting of student information to BOCES and to the State of Colorado, the setting up and managing both the online testing three times per school year as well as the standardized testing in the spring, which includes CMAS and PSAT/SAT testing and the management and monitoring of student devices being used by WAC students.
Roles
The Student Information and Technology Director reports directly to WAC’s Executive Director. He/she is responsible for the following:
1) Data Reporting to BOCES and the State of Colorado
Provide leadership in the ongoing tasking, gathering and reporting of required information.
- Communicate closely with BOCES to understand what is needed and when.
- Oversee preparations from the team to ensure that reporting is ready on time without unexpected additions to team member’s workload
2) Standardized Assessments
Preparation
- Locations
- Staffing
- Training
- Communication with families
- Accommodations
Implementation
- Support
- Troubleshooting
- Reporting
3) Student Technology Management and Support
Acquisitions
Management of DHE relationship
Support for Parents
Monitoring
4) Team Support
Use Google Sheets to transform data in order to support team members in their student support roles
Use Visual Studio and a Python script to send attendance, testing, and other student-specific emails