TITLE:DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Information Technology REPORTS TO: Superintendent FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Salary SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Yes APPROVED ON: xx/xx/2023SUMMARY - Reports directly to the Superintendent and collaborates with Human Resources, Educational Services, school administrators, and district departments. The Director of Instructional Technology & Systems provides leadership and oversight of technology personnel, instructional and administrative systems, cybersecurity, and district technology operations. This position requires strong leadership, an understanding of K-12 instruction, and sufficient technical knowledge to supervise specialized staff and ensure technology effectively supports teaching, learning, and district operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership, Instructional Technology & Operations - Supervise, evaluate, and establish priorities for technology personnel and department operations.
- Oversee district technology infrastructure, systems, technical services, and implementation projects.
- Collaborate with Educational Services, administrators, and technical staff to ensure technology supports curriculum, instruction, student learning, and district operations.
- Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and effective use of instructional technology, Student Information Systems, learning platforms, assessment systems, and district applications.
- Evaluate technology effectiveness, system compatibility, and opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Promote responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital citizenship, and internet safety.
Cybersecurity, Privacy & Compliance - Oversee district cybersecurity, data privacy, information security, and technology risk management.
- Ensure appropriate safeguards for network security, user access, data protection, backups, disaster recovery, and incident response.
- Ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA, HIPAA, applicable laws, district policies, and security standards.
- Coordinate cybersecurity awareness, employee training, and cyber liability insurance requirements.
Employee Development, Budget & Resources - Coordinate employee technology training, professional development, and successful adoption of district systems.
- Ensure responsive technical services and effective communication among staff, administrators, vendors, and district leadership.
- Oversee technology budgets, purchasing, licensing, vendor relationships, equipment replacement cycles, and long-term planning.
- Coordinate E-Rate, technology grants, contracts, and related compliance requirements.
- Evaluate technology recommendations based on instructional value, operational needs, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Communicate technology priorities, recommendations, and significant concerns to district leadership and the Governing Board.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Strong understanding of K-12 instruction and the effective integration of technology to support teaching and learning.
- Working knowledge of instructional technology, enterprise IT systems, networking, cloud applications, and district technology environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, FERPA, COPPA, and applicable federal/state requirements.
- Ability to supervise technical personnel, manage budgets, establish priorities, and oversee projects.
- Ability to evaluate technical recommendations, troubleshoot basic technology concerns, and recognize when specialized expertise is required.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate with employees, administrators, vendors, and external agencies while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Education, Information Technology, Educational Leadership, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in educational technology, IT operations, or technology leadership.
- Experience supervising personnel and managing technology systems or projects preferred.
- K-12 experience and working knowledge of enterprise systems, networking, and Microsoft/Google environments preferred.
- Relevant technology certifications preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to district sites. The position requires prolonged computer use, occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), and routine movement between work sites and equipment locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in both office and school environments with frequent interaction with district staff, administrators, vendors, and external agencies. The environment is typically quiet to moderate but may vary during installations, system outages, or project implementations.
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES: - Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and leave
- Professional development opportunities
Disclaimer - This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed. This document is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
