Director of Technology

Title:

Director of Technology

IT/Technology

Certified/Exempt

Illinois Professional Educator License

Superintendent

Evaluated by the Superintendent

Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted: 3/4/2026

Location:

District Office

Date Available:

26-27 School Year
Closing Date: 04/15/2026
District:
Zion Elementary School District 6

To provide leadership, vision, and continuity in the use and implementation of educational technology throughout the district in support of educational goals.

• Advanced degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in an educational setting, with classroom teaching experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software as business tools, including a detailed understanding of the components of computers, servers, copiers, and other peripheral hardware
• Comprehensive understanding of computer networks and their components
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead technology initiatives
• Experience in supervising and evaluating employees
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Assist with all state and federal grant projects related to technology
• Provides leadership for the implementation of technology into current district curriculum; leads remote learning projects
• Coordinates district and school technology personnel in support of educational objectives
• Communicates district achievement in the use of educational technology to the community
• Develops and coordinates opportunities for staff development in the use of educational technology
• Coordinates the investigation, purchase, deployment, and reliability monitoring of technology district-wide
• Coordinates the selection, hiring, and contribution of contracted companies in the support of district technology.
• Coordinates online assessment tools, their purchase, application, and utilization.
• Coordinates district-wide inventories for both hardware and software resources.
• Communicates on a frequent basis with both the building technology team and principals to coordinate the Technology Support Staff and provide training when necessary
• Evaluate client and server software requirements and perform upgrades in cooperation with the Building Technology Support Staff
• Implements the configuration of network components
• Evaluate the performance of building networks
• Maintains the appropriate level of security for the Building and District Networks
• Visits school buildings on a scheduled basis to perform all efforts and development of programs
• Participates in all required district-level meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Supports:
  Registration process, Building secretary training, Power School, Info snap, logistic support for Parent Teacher Conferences
• Troubleshoot problems beyond the skills and abilities of the Building performance responsibilities.
• Keep the Superintendent informed of issues and programs related to technology, and attend Board of Education meetings.
• Promote a "customer-first" mentality at all levels of the IT organization.
• Facilitate regular department meetings to ensure collaboration and shared problem-solving.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the Technology budget.
• Coordinate closely with the Business and Human Resource Departments to assist in the deployment of appropriate technologies.
• Collaborate with all members of the District's Administrative Counsel to support and promote district-wide initiatives and the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Assure compliance with licensing requirements, State and Federal programs and/or mandates, and technology best practices.
• Review legislation to determine the impact on the operation of the District and make recommendations regarding implementation of passed legislation.
• Serves as a member of the Administrative Team
• Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
• Contribute to the technology planning and implementation process for long-range planning.
• Assist with the integration of technology into the educational program.
• Assist with the professional development programs for all staff, as related to technology.
• Coordinate collaboration with other agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses to promote partnerships for technology and learning.
• Represent the school district in professional and community networking and promotion of technology initiatives.
• Plan for the technology infrastructure necessary to support and maintain programs.
• Assist with the evaluation of program effectiveness as required by grant programs and for continuous improvement.
• Chair appropriate district…