Director of Learning and Information Systems (Technology Director) - Vacancy ID: 239609

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead and manage a skilled IT team to ensure efficient operations, responsive support, and continuous improvement.

• Facilitate communication and understanding between instructional and technical teams, helping to align classroom needs with system capabilities and support services.

• Have a strong understanding of technology in educational settings, including its instructional potential, accessibility considerations, and logistical implementation.

• Set a strategic vision for long-term technology planning while staying responsive to day-to-day needs and making thoughtful decisions within the district’s available resources.

• Be an effective project manager and communicator, ensuring that initiatives are well-organized, clearly communicated, and aligned with district priorities.

• Support professional learning with clear, timely, and differentiated training, helping staff make meaningful use of current and emerging tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all district technology operations, including infrastructure, devices, cybersecurity, software systems, and help desk support.

• Supervise and support the technology department staff, fostering a responsive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture.

• Lead the development and implementation of the district’s long-range technology plan in alignment with strategic priorities and instructional goals.

• Collaborate with school and district leaders to identify technology needs, improve instructional integration, and support teaching and learning across all grade levels.

• Communicate clearly and regularly with staff and administrators about system updates, changes, initiatives, and technology-related impacts.

• Coordinate and manage technology-related projects, including device refresh cycles, new software rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Develop and manage the technology budget, including local funding, grants, and E-Rate, with transparency and alignment to district goals.

• Ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of network systems, data security, and digital privacy practices.

• Support and help lead staff professional development related to technology tools, systems, instructional integration, and district platforms.

• Establish and maintain systems for timely communication and support, including policies for emergency tech support, maintenance, and staff training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in educational technology, instructional leadership, information systems, or a related field.

• Demonstrated success leading technology initiatives and managing technical teams in a K–12 school environment.

• Strong understanding of how technology supports teaching, learning, assessment, and student engagement.

• Familiarity with district-level technology infrastructure, including networking, cybersecurity, SIS platforms (e.g., Skyward), Google Workspace Admin tools, device management, and digital equity/access strategies.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

• Ability to develop and deliver effective professional development and support systems for a wide range of staff roles.

• Experience in collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and working across departments to solve problems and implement solutions.

• Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.