Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

Job : 15806

Position Type: Administration/Professional Technical - Non-instructional/Director

Date Posted: 4/26/2026

Location: Information Technology

Classification: Exempt, Administrative/Professional/Technical

Salary/Range: A/P/T Range 24, starting at $129,509-$190,258 (based on experience and education)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: The District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

Supervises: Infrastructure / Network Manager, Systems Administrator, Technology Services Manager, Software Engineer

Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Final date to receive applications: Until filled (application screening will begin no later than May 15, 2026, and will be open until filled)

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Seven years of experience in IT operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Previous experience in a K‑12 or higher education environment is highly preferred.
• A current Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification from the Consortium for School Networking (COSN), or the ability to achieve this within one year of employment.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in a technical or management field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM.
• Technical tracks: CCNP (Cisco), MCSE (Microsoft), or CISSP (Security).

• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of IT service management and infrastructure best practices.
• Problem Solving: Ability to lead technical teams through complex troubleshooting during system outages.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work across departments (HR, Finance, Curriculum, Facilities, Safety & Security, and Communications) to solve technical hurdles.
• Agility: Capability to pivot quickly between high‑level project meetings and “in the trenches” technical crisis management.

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and tactical execution of the District's technology services. This role bridges the gap between the CIO's high‑level strategy and the technical implementation performed by IT staff. The Director ensures that the network, server infrastructure, end‑user devices, and software systems are reliable, secure, and optimized to support the District's educational mission and adherence to district policies.

• Translate the CIO’s multi‑year Strategic Technology Plan into actionable projects and daily operational tasks.
• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of the District’s local and wide‑area networks (LAN/WAN).
• Manage the lifecycle of all hardware, including servers, storage, switches, wireless systems, AV systems, classroom technology, and 1:1 student devices.
• Ensure 99.9% uptime for critical systems, including core network systems, the Student Information System (SIS), Email, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Financial Systems, Emergency Management Systems, and IAM systems.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure high‑quality documentation for all district systems.
• Lead the district’s software review and approval process and reporting.

• Directly supervise and evaluate technical team leads (Networking, Systems, Technology Services).
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely support for teachers and staff.
• Coordinate professional development and technical training for IT staff to keep pace with evolving technologies and best practices.

• Work closely with the…