Technology Director

The Tri-Central School Corporation is seeking a collaborative and skilled Technology Director to lead our district’s digital infrastructure and facility security systems. Serving 700 students across one school building and a central office, this role provides strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in daily technical operations. Leading a team of two-the Director and one Assistant Technology specialist-you will manage our network, oversee cyber security, and maintain the campus physical security hardware that keeps our small rural community safe., Network, Systems & Operations Management

• Manage, maintain, and secure the single-campus local network (LAN), Wi-Fi infrastructure, and firewalls.
• Monitor network uptime and optimize connectivity between the school building and the central office.
• Oversee data privacy, cloud backups, and ensure compliance with Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) cybersecurity standards and work with administration to oversee Skyward Student Informational system.

Physical Security & Infrastructure Systems

• Administer, troubleshoot, and maintain the district’s IP security camera network and video storage servers.
• Manage the campus electronic keyless door entry system, including user access profiles, scheduling, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement or school resource officers to ensure systems operate at peak performance during emergencies.

Department Leadership & Administration

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate daily helpdesk tasks for the Assistant Technology specialist.
• Work with the central office to procure annual Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) E-rate funding process to secure critical internet and infrastructure discounts.

Device & Mobile Device Management (MDM)

* Oversee a 1:1 Student device ecosystem consisting of Macbooks and iPads.

• Configure and Maintain Mobile-Device Management (MDM) platforms to push applications, monitor security settings, and manage content filtering

Do you have experience in macOS support?, * Experience: 3-5 years in network administration, system engineering, or educational IT leadership preferred.

• Specialized Knowledge: Practical experience managing networked facility systems (IP cameras, access control doors, or environmental sensors). Specific working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Azure and O365 environments, in-depth working knowledge of Windows and Mac OS systems. Knowledge of Windows servers and networking is a must.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, support, and direct a technician or small IT team.
• Licensing & Safety: Must pass an expanded criminal history background check required for all Indiana public school employees.

Preferred Attributes

• Collaborative Mindset: Willingness to work side-by-side with your assistant on large deployments or critical network issues.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical roadmaps clearly to teachers, administrators, and the school board.
• Urgency: High attention to detail regarding physical safety and facility network uptime.