What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Technology position at Eugene School District 4J?
Salary
$127,984.00 - $167,836.00 Annually
Location
Eugene, OR
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-00478
School/Department
Technology Department
Opening Date
11/21/2025
Closing Date
1/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day position working on the AD-12 (260 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri.
The Director of Technology envisions and works to provide a robust technology infrastructure that supports not only current but also emerging and potential technologies throughout the District, including hardware and mobile devices used to access information from the student information system, the data warehouse, and the District website. The Director guides and monitors the application of instructional technology, and provides input into the selection of hardware and software for educational purposes. The Director also provides leadership for integrating technology into the instructional framework, with an emphasis on enhancing student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and school-family communications. The Director of Technology is responsible for the leadership and implementation of Districtwide functions involving computer networks, telecommunications, cloud storage, and other technological devices and applications germane to administrative purposes. The Director also provides and/or directs the provision of professional development related to instructional and administrative uses of technology.
The Director of Technology envisions and works to provide a robust technology infrastructure that supports not only current but also emerging and potential technologies throughout the District, including hardware and mobile devices used to access information from the student information system, the data warehouse, and the District website. The Director guides and monitors the application of instructional technology, and provides input into the selection of hardware and software for educational purposes. The Director also provides leadership for integrating technology into the instructional framework, with an emphasis on enhancing student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and school-family communications. The Director of Technology is responsible for the leadership and implementation of Districtwide functions involving computer networks, telecommunications, cloud storage, and other technological devices and applications germane to administrative purposes. The Director also provides and/or directs the provision of professional development related to instructional and administrative uses of technology.
Incomplete applications will not be processed and moved forward for consideration. Incomplete applications are any submission that does not include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
- Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
- Copy of Administrator License(s)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
- Present self and 4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
- Commitment to the District’s vision and mission and to the equitable distribution of resources
- Proficiency in multiple modes of communications (e.g., voice, data, messaging)
- Extensive knowledge of hardware and software applications for educational purposes
- Ability to move comfortably between emerging and existing technologies, software, and tools in ways that engage staff and students
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and practices
- Ability to approach problems and issues from multiple perspectives and to recommend multiple applications of technology to address District needs
- Ability to prepare and manage budgets, address multiple priorities, lead and supervise staff, adapt to change, and meet timelines
- Ability to effectively communicate, disseminate, and effectuate verbal or written communication and directives to a diverse group of administrators, staff, and the broader district community.
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability and maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
- Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and processes and a commitment to anti-racists principles.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
- Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
- Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualified as determined by Human Resources.
Education
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or related field required, including coursework in strategic implementation of technology and innovation, management information systems, and database management technology
- Knowledge and applied understanding of instructional applications of a wide range of hardware and software in a variety of educational settings
Experience
- Five (5) years of successful experience in an administrative position working with networked and electronic data systems, preferably in an educational setting
- Supervisory experience in directing and managing professional and classified staff
- Expertise and experience in providing training in the administrative and/or instructional uses of technology
- Experience with Windows, Linux, and MAC OS X-based computing environments supporting 1500 Staff
- Experience in developing and managing budgets and in planning for capital bonds, $15M
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in one of the above areas preferred
- Experience with education-related technology tools and applications desired
Additional Information
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit a complete online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
- Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
- Copy of Administrator License(s)
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
Salary : $127,984 - $167,836
