Senior Manager of Learning Technology Services

Job Responsibility:

As a member of the senior management team and reporting to a Superintendent of Education, the successful candidate will be responsible for co-developing and co-leading the 21st Century Teaching and Learning Blueprint. The incumbent will develop and monitor the annual budget to ensure a long-term renewal plan for technology infrastructure and hardware that aligns with system needs and funding availability. The incumbent will supervise and monitor the development of key performance indicators for the Learning Technology Services department while overseeing department personnel. The incumbent will ensure the Board's IT infrastructure and technology needs are flexible and secured.

What you would bring to the team

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field
• Master's Degree is considered a desirable asset
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with learning technologies
• Experience utilizing, planning, implementing and assessing technology in the education sector
• Experience in managing publicly funded projects and budgets
• Experience in an academic setting integrating technology into curriculum to improve student outcomes
• Experience in planning and maintaining IT infrastructure at a system level
• Experience in policy development in the area of information technology
• Experience in managing student information systems
• Experience in system-level Enterprise Resource Management systems and processes
• Advanced skills in the area of educational technology
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring and team building skills with experience in collaboration and facilitation and supervision in a unionized environment.
• Thorough understanding of current technologies and applications used by education sector and experience in the support of hardware, software, and wide-area networking technology including cloud-based applications and infrastructure
• Must possess a knowledge of 21st Century teaching and learning strategies
• Must demonstrate an understanding of how students attain early literacy and numeracy skills as best supported through technology
• Proven ability to lead innovative and strategic initiatives.

The Board is seeking candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

Communication

Shares and receives information and ideas in a variety of ways and adapts to the needs of the audience to ensure the message is understood.

Innovation

Creates, develops and implements new processes or services with the aim of improving the learning community for all.

Interpersonal Relations

Displays characteristics and personal attributes that enhance communication and interactions. Establishes and maintains harmonious professional relationships by demonstrating respect and sensitivity to all.

Leadership

Motivates groups of people, while maximizing the efforts of others to achieve a common goal.

Planning and Organization

Plans, organizes and coordinates time, resources and tools to meet established goals.

Professional Integrity

Models strong ethical or moral principles and always follows them, regardless of who is present.

System Thinking

Sees, acknowledges and contributes to the shared mission and vision of the Board. Approaches all work done within ALCDSB as being part of a larger system that is inter-related with strategic plans. Understands that work done in one part of ALCDSB impacts a variety of groups inside and outside of the Board.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Staff Wellness resources
• Summer working hours
• Ongoing learning and career growth

Application and Requirements

Applicants will only be accepted through Apply to Education. Please follow the steps at Apply to Education, posting #3907723 .

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a Criminal Background Check (CBC) with vulnerable sector screening current within six months of date of hire.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants who require accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department by email View email address on ca.edajobs.com to make an accommodation request.

All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resources.

While we thank all those who have applied, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $133,555.00-$157,096.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person