Director of Information Technology

Ferndale Unified School District · Ferndale · Humboldt County

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications • Valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. • Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance. • Tuberculosis clearance as required by law. • Relevant professional certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Apple, cloud, virtualization, cybersecurity, or project management certifications, are desirable. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with District technology, privacy, safety, and acceptable-use requirements. Comments and Other Information EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, business information systems, or a closely related field is preferred. • Five years of progressively responsible experience in two or more information technology disciplines, such as network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity, application support, technical operations, project management, or end-user support. • Two years of lead, supervisory, project leadership, or management experience is preferred. • Experience supporting technology in a K-12 school district, public agency, or similarly complex multi-site organization is highly desirable. • Additional directly related experience and relevant industry certifications may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis, subject to District approval.
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Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. • Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance. • Tuberculosis clearance as required by law. • Relevant professional certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Apple, cloud, virtualization, cybersecurity, or project management certifications, are desirable. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with District technology, privacy, safety, and acceptable-use requirements.

Comments and Other Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, business information systems, or a closely related field is preferred. • Five years of progressively responsible experience in two or more information technology disciplines, such as network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity, application support, technical operations, project management, or end-user support. • Two years of lead, supervisory, project leadership, or management experience is preferred. • Experience supporting technology in a K-12 school district, public agency, or similarly complex multi-site organization is highly desirable. • Additional directly related experience and relevant industry certifications may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis, subject to District approval.

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