QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Type “A” or “B” Alaska Teacher Certificate.
2. Master’s Degree in computer science, instructional technology, or related field.
3. Five years of experience supervising informational, educational, and management technology staff and resources.
4. Five years of experience administering large-scale technology systems.
5. Five years of experience managing LAN and WAN.
6. Technology expertise with microcomputers and networked systems.
7. Experience working with network management.
8. Experience integrating technology into the classroom setting.
9. Good communication skills.
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REPORTS TO: Superintendent of NWABSD
SUPERVISES: Technology Department Staff
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JOB GOAL: To provide leadership to the educational technology program by developing, planning and implementing an on-going District Technology Program and by providing curricular and staff development support to users districtwide.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical and organizational leadership and direction for the Instructional Technology and Telecommunications Program; direct development and evaluation of major hardware, software and peripheral equipment; develop technology curriculum and provide support for integration; oversee development, implementation and maintenance of districtwide plan for educational technology; develop secure and manage district budget for technology and write to granting sources to support technology goals; establish and maintain standards for educational technology; develop and maintain an on-going training program for technology; direct the implementation and support of the districts wide area network including integration of voice and data; oversee the technology systems that support the business, financial and student records systems allowing for reporting to appropriate state and federal agencies; manage and maintain technology systems to support student learning in the classroom; oversee systems to support all technology users in the district; assist senior management in the application of technology to their areas of responsibility; represent NWABSD and its technology issues to outside organizations; serve as technology representative on active curriculum committees; supervise technology support staff in performance their responsibilities; direct all aspects of the distance delivery program; be current in state of the art technology including distance delivery systems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all NWABSD departments
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LENGTH OF POSITION: 261 days, beginning July 1st, 2026
SALARY: Depending on experience / negotiated salary schedule
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES must submit to the Human Resources department: a completed request for transfer form; an updated resume; and a letter of recommendation from current supervisor.
OTHER APPLICANTS must submit the following items to the Human Resources department: a completed professional application; placement file from college/university; official transcripts; valid Alaska Type 'A' certificate; and at least four (4) current references, including one from most recent supervisor. All references must have current telephone numbers.
The Northwest Arctic Borough covers 38,000 square miles in one of the world's most beautiful remote areas. Much of the region lies north of the Arctic Circle. The surrounding terrain is Arctic tundra, dotted with hundreds of lakes and rivers. Within the region are several protected land areas including Noatak National Park and Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park, Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Gates of the Arctic National Preserve, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, and Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife is abundant, with caribou, moose, bear, salmon and sheefish constituting a significant portion of the local diet.