Assistant Director - Web Master
Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Assistant Director/Web Master
Location: Central Office Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. 10th FL., Detroit, MI 48202
Salary: $79,543 - $107,951
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Communications
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director Web Master will lead the website redesign, training, and implementation efforts. This role involves maintaining and enhancing the CMS, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience. The ideal candidate will support the web content management program by building and organizing web pages for various schools and departments, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and optimal performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field.
OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in web development and CMS management, preferably in an educational or similar setting.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development languages.
Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
Knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) and legal requirements (e.g., Section 508, ADA).
Familiarity with web analytics tools and website performance monitoring.
Understanding of website security best practices.
Soft Skills:
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to provide technical support and training to staff.
Other Requirements:
Ability to stay updated on emerging web development trends and regulatory updates.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and functionality.
Essential Functions:
Maintain and update the district’s CMS, ensuring content accuracy, functionality, and currency across all school and department websites.
Develop, test, and deploy new web pages, layouts, and features to support the district’s communication and engagement goals.
Collaborate with school sites, departments, and leadership to organize and structure content for clarity, consistency, and usability.
Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) and legal requirements (e.g., Section 508, ADA), including proper formatting of digital documents and media.
Monitor website performance and analytics; identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to website speed, navigation, broken links, or content errors.
Implement and maintain website security best practices, including regular updates to software, themes, and plugins.
Provide technical support and training to district staff on CMS use, accessibility guidelines, and content publishing standards.
Stay informed on emerging web development trends, tools, and regulatory updates to continuously improve the user experience and ensure compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Security Clearance:
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.
