Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services or other assigned supervisor, the position in this class plans, coordinates and controls the District-wide design, operations, installation and services of computer systems and related peripheral equipment in an educational environment.

Develops the strategic utilization of Educational Information Technology for services to school sites and for the improvement of internal processes; provides leadership in the implementation of the strategic plan, architecture, and standards.

Develops information technology policy and strategy; provides oral and written directives; interprets, enforces and applies policies and regulatory requirements controlling the work of the department and technology throughout the District.

Plans, organizes and directs educational technology services for district network services.

Provides advice and consultation to District executive-level management and to the Board of Education on assigned program areas.

Monitors District-wide data processing policies, programs, priorities and practices to assure conformance with modern management information administration theory and practices and applicable State and federal legal requirements.

Identifies opportunities for business process reengineering which would benefit from the creative use of information technology.

Plans, organizes, manages and monitors the implementation of merging voice, data, and video technologies.

Develops a plan for the proper implementation of upgrades and additions to the facilities infrastructure as they relate to the voice, data, and security systems.

Directs and monitors the development and implementation of department-wide safety programs and practices to assure a safe work environment and conformance with applicable local, State and federal regulations.

Recommends hardware purchases, software acquisition/development and the utilization of contract services.

Evaluates service requests and determines departmental ability to provide service and time lines for performance.

Communicates with department and school administrators to assure satisfaction with support; assesses service needs and coordinates departmental activities; assures dissemination of information and promotes effective departmental communications.

Develops work procedures and practices for the department and modifies work assignments of staff in accordance with the needs of the department.

Prepares and administers budgets for the department, federal grants, and special projects and for network and technology related budgets.

Prepares scope of work statements and requests for proposal and confer with appropriate management on recommendations for award; monitors and inspects work of contractors for workmanship and conformance with contractual agreements.

Prepares departmental agenda materials and staff reports for Board, council, and committee meetings and attend Board meetings, upon request, to present reports and render professional advice.

Plans and evaluates the most efficient and cost effective use of technology resources; develops and implements short and long-range division goals and objectives.

Defines problems and formulates guidelines, policies, and procedures for implementing resolutions to district technology needs and services.

Provides leadership and monitoring of ongoing implementation of district's E-District project.

Directs and monitors district WAN/LAN technologies and applications.

Directs and monitors district network infrastructure, including cabling and wireless technologies.

Conducts a variety of technical and administrative studies, preparing reports of findings and recommendations.

Trains and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Advanced principles, methods and practices of management information systems.

Principles and practices of management, public administration, safety, supervision, training and public relations.

Advanced methods of report preparation and presentation.

Administrative research techniques, sources and availability of information.

Vendor contract negotiations and administration.

Applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Wireless applications, systems, and PDA devices technical background, preferably with Enterprise wireless LAN product.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize and direct the diverse and complex programs of the Information System Support Department.

Perform advanced professional-level work in management information systems.

Assess needs and determine priorities for implementation.

Supervise and direct managerial, supervisory, professional, technical, and support personnel.

Conduct thorough investigations of technology misuse.

Schedule and program work on a long and short-term basis.

Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

Devise and operate effective internal control procedures.

Analyze a variety of complex technical and administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Prepare, review and approve comprehensive analysis and reports.

Formulate and administer policies and budgets.

Interpret and make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

Read, understand and apply complex materials.

Establish comprehensive record-keeping systems.

Administer contract services.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.

SKILL IN:

Operating computers and peripheral equipment.

Diagnosing, troubleshooting and correcting district network infrastructure, including cabling and wireless equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, business administration or public administration, or a closely related field, or the successful completion of 120 semester units of college level coursework AND five (5) years management level experience in educational information systems.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and driving record sufficient to meet the District's insurance carrier indemnification requirements.

Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal vehicle to various sites.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability and willingness to travel among the District's various school sites and offices, as needed, to perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The position in this class works in an office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Walking.

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching.

If your application is selected to move forward in the recruitment, you will be invited to participate in responding to supplemental questions. If you pass the supplemental review, you will be invited to participate in an oral exam.

Please make arrangements to be available. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in this job classification are exempt and work 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not contribute to employee health and welfare benefits. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please contact Melissa Rubio at (510) 784-2600, ext 72562 or mr216@husd.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.