Director, Technology Services

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Director of Agency Technology Services to provide strategic and tactical leadership across the organization’s technology landscape. This role is responsible for guiding the planning, development, and implementation of both long- and short-term technology initiatives that align with agency priorities and support equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. The Director ensures technology services are delivered in accordance with state requirements and industry best practices, while overseeing the agency’s regional role in supporting the K–20 network and partnering with member districts to strengthen and advance their technical capabilities.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education.

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Open until filled, for best consideration, please submit complete application by Sunday, May 10, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

This job reports to Executive Director – Business and Operations.

• Collaborates with key partners, PSESD staff and member districts to gather and convey information to effect decision-making on technology solutions that support business and educational operations.
• Develops and implements long- and short-range strategic plans related to hardware and software systems, communications infrastructure, and technology governance to align technology services with organizational goals, ensuring efficient and timely operations, and proactively addressing cybersecurity risks and the responsible use and integration of Artificial Intelligence.
• Develops and monitors departmental budgets and fiscal activities to provide services in conformance with ESD objectives and budget guidelines.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization, meeting the Agency’s End:
  We co-create just and humanizing educational communities where every student thrives and succeeds, benefiting future generations.
• Establishes technology governance structure, systems, procedures, internal controls, training, and standards to direct, plan, develop and implement programs and systems that support the uninterrupted delivery of services to customers and partners (business continuity/disaster recovery planning) in accordance with legal, financial, and Agency requirements.
• Manages vendor relationships to ensure the delivery of timely, cost-effective, high-quality services in support of business operations and organizational objectives.
• Monitors and assesses PSESD technology services to ensure operations are efficient, service-oriented, and aligned with professional standards, with appropriate security measures and internal controls in place.
• Provides consultation and support to member districts to deliver expert guidance, recommend and implement technology solutions, and support complex network and cybersecurity initiatives in alignment with district needs and best practices.
• Provides strategic consultation and guidance to PSESD Leadership on technology planning and governance to inform decision-making and recommend solutions that align with and advance agency initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Supervises information delivery programs and services to support data-informed decision-making and monitor progress towards achievement of organizational objectives.
• Supervises personnel (e.g., coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) to advance the development of effective leaders and…