District Technology Director

JACKSON LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  District Technology Director

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Employment Status:  Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: The District Technology Director leads and supports the district's technology initiatives, managing services, facilities, budgets, equipment, personnel, and the operation of student and administrative computer systems. Reporting to the Superintendent or designee, the Director oversees the district’s technology plan, budget, manages and oversees    technology implementation and upgrades, ensures routine maintenance is performed,

provides expert technical support and advises on networking infrastructure. 

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Develops, updates, and implements the district’s Educational Technology Plan, ensuring it aligns with district goals and resource availability.
• Coordinates the integration of technology to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency across the district.
• Serves as the primary technology liaison between the district and the Superintendent or designee, ensuring that technology strategies align with district goals.
• Facilitates awareness and communicates requirements for technology-related training programs for faculty and staff, ensuring they are informed about the effective use of digital tools and resources.
• Collaborate and support leadership and staff with technology integration, information literacy, and responsible AI use, while overseeing the 1:1 device program to ensure effective implementation, maintenance and alignment with instructional goals.
• Provides technical support to district end-users, ensuring timely resolution of hardware and software issues.
• Manages and oversees the district's networking infrastructure to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable operations.
• Administers and maintains district servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and regular updates.
• Oversees the administration of the district's systems and networks, including WAN, to support educational and management services.
• Implements and manages routine maintenance, backups, and disaster recovery plans for all critical systems.
• Oversees the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for network access and ensures compliance with district guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains district technology standards, including the procurement of hardware and software.
• Acts as the liaison with hardware and software vendors, managing projects that are contracted out of the district.
• Collaborates with vendors to complete technology projects, ensuring they meet district standards and timelines.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and evaluates their potential impact on district operations.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the implementation of major system upgrades and installations.
• Oversees the district inventory of technology hardware and software, ensuring effective asset management.
• Prepares and submits grant proposals related to technology to secure additional funding and resources.
• Develop, submit and manage the annual IT operating, PI and capital budgets.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain working relationships with community and state agencies, area businesses and industries, and labor organizations in order to provide appropriate training
• Travel may be required, including local, regional, and occasional out-of-state travel
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
• May be required to respond to critical system incidents outside of regular business hours
• Perform any and all other duties assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems administration, networking, or infrastructure support
• Experience supervising staff or leading technical teams
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting enterprise systems and networks
• Experience with cybersecurity practices and system security
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Prior IT budget planning and management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of systems administration, networking, and infrastructure technologies
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, monitoring, and risk management
• Ability to manage complex technical environments and systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead technical staff and coordinate operational activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical projects
• Ability to ensure system security, reliability, and performance
• High level of professional integrity and accountability

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.

Revised:  April 13, 2026