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Director of Information Technology

The Bensalem Township School District is seeking an experienced, highly qualified leader to fill the position of Director of Information Technology.
 
Our Bensalem Community
 The Bensalem Township School District (BTSD) is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, in the county of Bucks, and is a northeastern suburb of Philadelphia. Bensalem Township is approximately 21 square miles with a population of 61,000 residents. Currently, the district is comprised of 9 schools: 6 elementary (Grades K-6); 2 middles (Grades 7-8); and 1 high school (Grades 9-12). Student enrollment district-wide is approximately 6,500 students.
 
Director of Information Technology Candidates
 Applications are due on or before April 30, 2021, with the successful candidate to start on or before June 1, 2021.
 
Our ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
  • Leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of technology services for the district.
  • Responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and maintenance of all computer services and technology as well as providing technical leadership regarding contemporary applications of computer technology used throughout the school district.
  • Must be a strategic thinker with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
 
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a technical discipline such as computer science, information services, business, or related field required
  • Five or more years of direct technical and management experience
  • Experience managing, supporting, and deploying network, storage, and server infrastructure
  • Knowledge of best practices for system and information security
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google G-Suite, and other cloud software solutions
  • Experience with K-12 technology platforms preferred
  • Competency with disaster recovery and incident response design and implementation
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as speaking and presentation skills
  • Previous experience with departmental budgeting and forecasting
  • Ability to provide training and professional development to diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with system documentation
  • District retains the right to waive educational requirements based on relevant experience and background
 
Compensation
A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. This position reports to the Superintendent of Schools and is a 12-month, Act 93, Cabinet-level position.
 
Questions
This search is being conducted by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU). Questions may be directed to the Bucks IU personnel below:
 
Dan Lezoche                                                       JoAnn Perotti
Supervisor of Technology                           Director of Strategic Services
215-348-2940 Ext. 1628                               215-348-2940 Ext. 1120
DLezoche@BucksIU.org                     JPerotti@BucksIU.org