Frontline Applicant Tracking - Sierra Vista Unified School District

Openings as of 3/31/2025

Director of Information Technology - Job #2992

JobID: 798

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  Information Technology


Date Available:
  Hiring Now


  
Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! 
Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS 
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Education or other related field. Master’s degree preferred
2. Experience in K-12 public education preferred
3. Three years’ experience in computer software applications and database applications and design, hardware installation/configuration of computers and peripherals using multiple protocols
4. One year of experience in a supervisory or direct management role within a diverse information technology department or group in the past five years.
5. Experience leading, developing, implementing, and operating technology solutions in a complex systems and operational environment
6. Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
7. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
1. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
3. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills. 
4. Ability to take initiative and able to work independently.
5. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware and software.
6. Ability to configure and maintain servers.
7. Knowledge of networking and connectivity as related to T1 and Fiber architecture.
8. Ability to coordinate with others to schedule work activities to meet due dates.
9. Ability to work under pressure and within many areas of responsibility at one time.
10. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
11. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
12. Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
13. Ability to operate standard office equipment and database software programs.
14. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
15. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
16. Ability to understand and maintain students’ and parents’ rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
17. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
18. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
19. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.
 
Disclaimer:  The following duties are not intended to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide leadership and direction for the development, operations, services, and continuous improvement of the district information systems and technology, both at the district and building level.   
2. Supervise and direct the activities and performance of assigned personnel and cultivate a collaborative, solution-oriented culture in the Department.
3. Serve as an advisor and technical consultant with district and school leaders to coordinate technology initiatives efforts across the district and make recommendations on maintenance contracts and equipment for replacement or repair.  
4. Implement security measures that protect the privacy of district, staff, and student data and ensure measures are in place that limit student and staff access to prohibited internet content.
5. Provide guidance and quotes to district personnel for all technology purchases.
6. Oversee the District web filtering applications.
7. Prepare, maintain and monitor the IT inventory and budget as it pertains to purchase and/or repair of hardware, software, wiring projects, and telephone systems.
8. Facilitate integration of services from site to site.  
9. Proactively monitors the progress of major district technology projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems and participate in major problem resolution.
10. Establish policies and procedures as it relates to education technology in the District.
11. Facilitate technology in-services and training for staff.
12. Provide oversight and technical assistance with connectivity problems, networking and servers.
13. Assist computer technicians with software and hardware problems.
14. Oversee the routine installation, upgrade and maintenance of computer software, hardware and equipment components of the District computer systems, networks, peripherals, CDs, etc.
15. Ensure the technological requirements of District departments, schools, and/or other end users are being met in a timely and efficient manner.
16. Provide assistance in the preparation and submission of Technology Grants.
17. Prepare applicable Federal, State, and local reports and requests for information.
18. Assist in the maintenance of existing telephone and voice mail systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, ascend/descend ladders, utilize equipment. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor school/district building and outdoors. Exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures.  Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, students and public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Director of Information Technology reports to the Superintendent.  The Director of Information Technology will supervise and evaluate all IT staff and will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions.  All elements of good human relations will be practiced.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
             STARTING SALARY: $75,000 annual
             WORK YEAR:  12 Month Contract
             EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
             **BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.




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