Director Of Technology

• 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.

• 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., * 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.

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and leave
• Professional development opportunities