Director of Technology

Director of Technology

Wicomico County Public Schools CENTRAL OFFICE (NORTHGATE) - Salisbury, Maryland

Job : 5709961

Final date to receive applications: Jun 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

SALARY

Commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the Wicomico County Board of Education  Executive Salary Scale and includes benefit package.

HOURS

40 hours, 260 days, 12 months. Contract Unit:
This position is excluded from all bargaining units. FLSA:
Exempt.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director of Technology for Wicomico County Public Schools provides strategic and operational leadership for the district’s technology services, ensuring technology investments enable safe, equitable, and effective teaching and learning while supporting efficient district operations. This role partners with multiple departments including curriculum and instructional leaders to deliver reliable instructional technology (devices, classroom systems, learning platforms, and digital resources), oversees enterprise applications and infrastructure, leads and develops technology teams, manages vendor partnerships, and ensures strong cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk-management practices.

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree with equivalent training/experience is a minimum requirement.
• Seven years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, technology operations, or a closely related area. Education industry expertise is preferred, but private or public sector experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing business applications and enterprise technology services in a complex, multi-site environment (K-12 district experience strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to manage large budgets (including multi-million-dollar operating and/or capital budgets) with strong financial stewardship.
• Strong project/program leadership skills, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and delivery execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading K-12 technology initiatives such as SIS and LMS deployments, device programs (1:1), classroom technology modernization, assessment platforms, and system integrations (SSO/rostering/data exchange) preferred.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and student/staff data privacy practices, including vendor privacy reviews and compliance expectations (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, and state requirements) preferred.
• Experience with cloud services and modern K-12 environments, including identity platforms, MDM for student/staff devices, collaboration suites, instructional technology ecosystems and Microsoft M365 or Google Cloud services preferred.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements and inclusive technology practices (e.g., WCAG concepts, assistive technology, and supporting diverse learner needs) preferred.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience, including licensing and SaaS subscriptions preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build a service-oriented culture, improve processes, and mature IT governance preferred.
• Analytical mindset with experience using metrics to drive operational performance and customer satisfaction preferred.

• Serve as a principal advisor and consultant to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer on matters related to strategies and planning for all divisions of technology in Wicomico County Public Schools.
• Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy and roadmap aligned to WCPS organizational objectives, service expectations, and budget constraints.
• Lead, coach, and develop technology staff; establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Partner with teaching and learning stakeholders (e.g., Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, school administrators, and teacher leaders) to set priorities for instructional technology, professional learning support, and…