Technology Director

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Director of Technology - Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Job Goal

To provide overall strategic direction, management, and tactical implementation of existing and proposed information technology systems district-wide while aggressively advancing the district’s use of technology. - Performance Responsibilities: - Network and Infrastructure Management - Design, implement, and maintain district-wide network architecture including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless LANs (WLAN), and virtual LANs (VLAN). - Oversee core networking infrastructure including enterprise routers, managed switches, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP, and secure VPN connections. - Lead cyber-incident response planning and network security audits to protect administrative and student data. - Manage multi-site connectivity, data centers, virtualization, and backup/disaster recovery strategies. - Massachusetts Compliance and Strategic Leadership - Serve as the district’s Data Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with M.G.L. c. 93h (Data Privacy), Massachusetts Student Record Regulations (603 CMR 23.00), and National Standards (FERPA/COPPA). - Manage vendor contracts and enforce the use of the Massachusetts Student Data Privacy Alliance (MSDPA) Registry for all digital resources. - Author and update the district’s Multi-Year Technology Plan. - Lead the district’s Federal E-Rate Program Application Process to maximize funding for broadband and network hardware. - Supervise, evaluate, and mentor district IT personnel, network technicians, and external contractors. - Systems and Instructional Integration - Oversee the stability and data integrity of the district’s Student Information System (SIS) for Dese Sims, EPIMS, and SCs State Reporting. - Collaborate with the Curriculum Team to ensure network infrastructure seamlessly supports 1:1 Device Initiative, state-mandated online testing (MCAS), and Learning Management Systems (LMS). - Manage Google Workspace for Education accounts and settings for the district. - Operational Support - Provide the technological infrastructure, appropriate technology tools, professional development, and end-user support to enable students, teachers, administrators, and support staff members to use technology effectively in teaching, learning, and management of school affairs. - Work directly with teachers to enhance student learning through the implementation and appropriate use of technology and instructional resources in classrooms. - Work collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum, or his/her designee, to support and utilize information technology to enhance the district’s capacity to use data for decision making in both instructional and non-instructional settings. - Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or their designee.