Director III-Technology

Director III-Technology

Springfield Public Schools General Service Center (GSC)-Information Technology - Springfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5544982

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Title: Director III - Technology

Department: Information Technology

Pay Grade: A140

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE

To provide operational leadership and vision for the Technology department, ensuring all technology equipment and core infrastructure services support the District’s Strategic Plan and instructional goals. As a senior leader, this role directs the logistical and operational integrity of the Technology Infrastructure and User Support services, ensuring a secure, robust, and scalable technology environment. The Director is responsible for cultivating a high‑performing team through active coaching and accountability, while serving as a servant leader that supports the teaching and learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cultivate a culture of excellence by actively coaching, mentoring, and evaluating technology staff. Promote professional development and build leadership capacity within the team to ensure high retention and skill growth.
• Manage departmental personnel matters with a high degree of emotional intelligence, resolving interpersonal and performance issues at the source while identifying the specific thresholds that require formal escalation.
• Establish and enforce rigorous service standards (SLAs) and performance metrics for the technology department, fostering a results‑oriented environment where staff are held accountable for project outcomes and support quality.
• Oversee the logistical operations of the technology department, including complex project management, hardware/software procurement, asset lifecycle planning, and vendor contract negotiations.
• Support the district’s cybersecurity posture, data privacy protocols, and disaster recovery planning to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity.
• Develop and manage the technology budget by utilizing all available funding, including E‑Rate, to ensure fiscal responsibility in all technology expenditures.
• Author and maintain rigorous technical and procedural documentation, system architectures, and security protocols to ensure departmental continuity, regulatory compliance, and a clear roadmap for the technical team.
• Partner with curriculum and academic leaders to evaluate and implement educational technologies that enhance learning, ensuring technology decisions are aligned with District instructional goals.
• Lead effective departmental and cross‑functional meetings by establishing clear agendas, fostering collaborative problem‑solving, and ensuring actionable follow‑up.
• Actively contribute to district meetings by listening to instructional goals and providing clear, helpful feedback on how technology can best support them.
• Produce high‑quality written executive summaries, presentations, and professional communications designed for non‑technical audiences that articulate the value and impact of technology initiatives.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Preferred – Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) and/or Master’s Degree.
• Required – Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions…