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Executive Director of Technology

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Base pay range $118,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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The Executive Director of Technology (EDT) leads a department focused on utilizing technology to enhance student learning and positively impact district operations.

The EDT is accountable for defining and delivering the Information Technology (IT) strategy and capabilities across the organization. This includes data analytics, infrastructure, security, technical services, large-scale project development, and selection and implementation of critical software systems. The EDT should have the ability to build strong and productive relationships with all building and district leaders.

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent

Supervises:

All Technology Department Personnel

Work Year:

12 months

Essential Functions

Leads the district’s efforts to ensure best practices in cybersecurity.

Assist program leaders in technology efforts to address educational issues and decisions with their stakeholders using innovative strategies and sources.

Reports to the Superintendent or designee regularly on accomplishments, progress, and to maximize efficiency, consistency, innovation, and impact.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships across departments, schools, and with/between district partners.

Prioritizes the work of the technology staff by developing a long‑term technology plan that is informed by the goals of the district and the needs of the staff, students, and parents.

Explores new technologies for future planning and potential implementation by leveraging vendor relationships, professional development, and professional publications.

Develops an understanding of district systems (e.g. curriculum, instruction, assessment, copiers, finance, fees, facilities, phones, transportation, security, food service) to provide technological leadership to support each area/department.

Recruits, develops, and retains expert staff who understand how technology enhances teaching and learning.

Facilitates committees that gather feedback and disseminate information from various constituencies about the effective use of technology.

Monitors state and national standards, benchmarks, and frameworks for technology literacy, as well as emerging and changing technology to support all layers of the organization.

Develops and manages budgets, both annually and for long-range planning.

Forecasts and tracks anticipated expenditures for print services and technology services.

Develops, implements, and maintains processes for technology procurement, deployment, and maintenance that include clearly defined requirements and evaluation, while building strong vendor relationships.

Directs, coordinates, and ensures implementation of all tasks related to technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology into every facet of district operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Knowledge of current Cyber Security best practices

Ability to stay current in the ever‑changing technology field

Ability to build a positive culture within a team

High level of comfort working in an ambiguous environment that is adaptive and flexible

Demonstrates a high level of ethics, integrity, and discretion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Master’s degree in technology, educational technology, business, or a related field required

5+ years of advanced technology leadership experience in a complex educational or business setting, with significant strategic planning, project management, and process improvement experience preferred

Managerial/leadership experience, including team leadership, staff evaluation, long‑range planning, budget development, and assessment of operational effectiveness and workflow efficiency

Experience Job‑related experience within specialized fields with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Experience in schools is preferred.

Education Master’s degree in technology, educational technology, business, or a related field.

Preferred Certificates Licenses (or equivalent) Certifications in Networking (CCNA, CCNP)

Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25–40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

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Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries: Education

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