Director, Multimedia and Instructional Technology

Director, Multimedia And Instructional Technology

A Director, Multimedia and Instructional Technology directs and oversees the eLearning and Design Solutions, and Instructional Technology Initiative branches within the Division of Instruction.

Typical duties include :

• Directing and participating in the monitoring of evolving communication, multimedia, and learning and instructional technology systems.
• Directing the prioritization and phasing of projects and developing, reviewing, and monitoring standards for various projects involving multimedia, elearning, graphics solutions, instructional technology initiative, and notification communications projects.
• Directing, overseeing, reviewing, and participating in the analysis of issues relative to District notification communications, multimedia projects, elearning, graphic solutions, and instructional technology initiatives.
• Directing the analysis of the cost effectiveness, achievability, and operational efficiency of proposed acquisitions and purchases.
• Participating in the development and implementation of internal Division of Instruction and District policies, procedures, and planning.
• Representing the Division of Instruction before the Board of Education and Board Committee meetings and participating in the development of District plans for a wide variety of subjects.
• Conferring with representatives of private firms, other governmental agencies, other divisions, legal counsel, and the public in regard to matters affecting the District.
• Directing and reviewing management functions, including budget, resource management, staff development, employee evaluation, and discipline.
• Establishing and implementing short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness; and effecting changes required for improvements.
• Directing and participating in highly sensitive and confidential research during District crises and emergency situations impacting students and employees.

Note : This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed in these classifications, please visit : https : / / bit.ly / 45Sd69k.

Promotional status is required. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period.

Education :

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in public, or business administration, computer science, education, or a related field. A master's degree in education, business administration, computer science, or a related field is preferable.

Experience :

Six years of management experience in planning, coordinating and implementing programs in areas such as information technology or instructional technology.

Special :

A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and / or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened.