Director of Technology and Data Services

Lakeville Area Schools – Director of Technology & Data Services

Position available. Work 8 hours a day, 261 days a year. Salary: $160,000 – $170,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The Director of Technology is a strategic, forward‑thinking leader responsible for designing, securing, and supporting the district’s end‑to‑end technology ecosystem. This includes infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, identity and access management, enterprise applications, digital learning tools, and all SIS and enrollment systems. Reporting to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, the Director ensures that technology systems work seamlessly together, support instructional priorities, and provide reliable, secure, and user‑centered experiences for students, staff, and families.

The Director leads a high‑performing team across IT operations, data systems, digital learning, and enrollment, providing strong leadership, clear expectations, and a culture of service and accountability. This role shapes the district’s long‑term technology strategy while ensuring daily operational excellence, system interoperability, and modern digital learning environments.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all district technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, wireless systems, device ecosystems, telecommunications, and identity management.
• Lead cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Oversee technical services, help desk operations, hardware/software lifecycle management, and system upgrades.
• Lead and manage identity and access management (IAM), including account provisioning, role‑based access, authentication systems, and security protocols.
• Oversee systems integration to ensure interoperability across enterprise systems, instructional tools, data platforms, IS, and operational technologies.
• Architect and maintain a cohesive district wide technology ecosystem, ensuring systems communicate reliably and securely across platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and provide recommendations that support 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, data privacy laws, retention policies).
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and consortium partners.
• Analyze operational methods and recommend system improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the district.

• Provide strong, decisive, and transparent leadership for all Technology, IS, Enrollment, and Digital Learning staff.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, high‑performing team culture grounded in clarity, trust, and shared purpose.
• Supervise and support IT department staff to ensure efficient, high‑quality operations.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching, and conduct comprehensive performance evaluations.
• Develop staff capacity by identifying strengths, supporting professional growth, and facilitating targeted training.
• Lead through change with confidence and empathy, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and staff engagement during system or process transitions.
• Address performance issues promptly, professionally, and in accordance with district policy.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and a student‑centered mindset in all leadership decisions.

• Partner with the Teaching & Learning department to align digital tools with curriculum, instructional goals, and district initiatives.
• Support district‑wide digital learning environments and instructional technology tools.
• Provide leadership to Digital Media Specialists, ensuring consistent and impactful integration of digital resources across buildings.
• Ensure all digital instructional resources comply with data privacy and security requirements.
• Support professional learning related to digital tools, instructional technology best practices,…