Director of Technology and Data Services

Lakeville Area Schools is seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Director of Technology & Data Services.

The Director will design, secure, and support the district’s end‑to‑end technology ecosystem—network infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, identity and access management, enterprise applications, digital learning tools, and all school's information and enrollment systems. The role reports to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning and leads a high‑performing team across IT operations, data systems, digital learning, and enrollment.

• Lead strategic and operational technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, wireless systems, device ecosystems, telecommunications, and identity management.
• Direct cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Oversee technical services, help desk operations, hardware/software lifecycle management, and system upgrades.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), account provisioning, role‑based access, authentication systems, and security protocols.
• Lead systems integration to ensure interoperability across enterprise systems, instructional tools, and data platforms.
• Architect a cohesive district wide technology ecosystem, ensuring secure and reliable communication across platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with long‑term district needs.
• Develop and manage district technology budgets, including long‑range capital planning, E‑Rate, and State Telecommunication Aid.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal technology and data requirements (FERPA, COPPA, privacy laws, retention policies).
• Build and maintain vendor, service provider, and consortium relationships.
• Analyze operations and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide decisive, transparent leadership to all technology, IS, enrollment, and digital learning staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Supervise IT staff, set clear expectations, coach, evaluate performance, and support professional growth.
• Partner with Teaching & Learning to align digital tools with curriculum, instructional goals, and district initiatives.
• Support district‑wide digital learning environments and instructional technology tools.
• Oversee all aspects of the Information System (IS), ensuring accuracy, integrity, access control, and data security.
• Lead enrollment systems and processes, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service for families.
• Ensure reliable reporting for state and federal requirements and implement data governance practices.
• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning and building leaders to support data workflows for MTSS, assessment, attendance, and student progress monitoring.
• Provide staff training on IS tools, dashboards, and reporting functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of IT leadership experience, including system administration, network engineering, or technology operations (K‑12 experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of instructional technology and the K‑12 teaching and learning environment.
• Experience managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of IS, enrollment systems, data governance, and state reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• CETL (Certified Educational Technology Leader) certification or ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe.
• K‑12 Principal License (preferred for leadership, evaluation, and instructional alignment).
• K‑12 teaching experience to understand classroom needs and instructional contexts.
• Experience working within a public‑school district.
• Experience leading technology modernization projects, cloud migration, systems integration, or network redesign.
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