Job Description

Requisition No: 856468 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY - 48008170

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008170 

Salary: $68,877.14 - $76,377.14 

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Executive Director of Technology

(Board of Trustees)

Position Number 48008170

Department: Technology Services

PENDING RECLASSIFICATION

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent in this confidential position serves under the Administrator of Outreach and Technology Services and supervises campus network and technical staff, requires remote access to all data systems, and is on-call for emergencies.

• Supervises the daily operations of the Technology Department’s technical staff. Responsible for position descriptions, hiring, retention, development, and evaluation of staff members. Monitors the quality of services delivery, appropriate training and support of staff. Oversees workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees. Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings. Oversees the contracted service providers working on the campus or remotely addressing projects and tasks on the network.

• Develops and writes procedures to be followed by Technology Department technicians and FSDB staff campuswide. Develops and maintains documentation to support processes and to provide troubleshooting techniques and ensures systems are kept up to appropriate technical standards. Oversees changes in department procedures, technology operations, and maintains incident documentation. Oversees the planning, designing, configuring, and maintenance of the campus, disaster recovery and Police Services data centers as well as the campus network infrastructure.

• Oversees fiscal management through the accurate forecasting of department needs, quality budget development, and monthly monitoring of budget expenditures, encumbrances, and allotment balances. Leads the analysis of equipment specifications in preparation for ordering new equipment to refresh end-of-life equipment. Consults with agency administrators and teams to determine user needs and define system requirements. Facilitates the refresh schedule for all network infrastructure and user-assigned equipment including iPads, computers, printers, assistive technology equipment and peripherals. Consults with the Administrator of Outreach and Technology Services and the IT Project Coordinator for the development of the PECO Legislative Budget Request and the General Revenue budget request annually for technology department acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software and service (including maintenance).

• Participates in NEFEC and state meetings and conferences as appropriate. Remains up to date on state required network and security expectations through research and training. Collaborates with other departments and may lead technology-related training for end-users.

• Available for extraordinary after-hours communication and tasks. Performs related tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices;
• Knowledge of server and computer operating systems;
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques for network related issues;
• Skill in technical network problem solving in a cross-platform environment;
• Ability to test and troubleshoot computer programs and network system management applications;
• Ability to develop training programs;
• Ability to identify and define user task needs and team project participation;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to write and generate technical data reports and communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments independently and in teams;
• Ability to identify and define customer needs;
• Ability to travel around campus, to get into small spaces and work in all IDF rooms in each building;
• Ability to supervise people and coordinate projects;
• Ability to evaluate production and quality control;
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions during normal operating conditions and critical situations;
• Ability to determine work priorities, assigns work, and ensures proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy:
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR;
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Twelve credit hours of college coursework in educational leadership or administration and supervision or equivalent.
• Five years professional experience in related field.
• Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain a Survival Plus proficiency in sign language within four years of hire .

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills .

Hiring Salary Range: 12-month position, $68,877.14 - $76,377.14 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $68,877.14

Associate’s degree addl $1500.00

Bachelor’s degree addl $3000.00

Master’s degree addl $4500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) addl $150.00 per year

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm; At least 80 hours biweekly.

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

TO APPLY: 

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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