JCS Director of Innovation and Technology 2025-2026 School Year

Jessamine County School District

Job Location:

Nicholasville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Classified Administrative Position

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent or Superintendents Designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Educational Technology or a

related field. Alternatively a minimum of three to five years of administrative experience

in either field is acceptable.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior IT management positions leading teams in IT infrastructure with leadership roles in complex success delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes across technical and non-technical groups.

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Innovation and Technology serves as a visionary

leader for the district responsible for defining developing and executing a

comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with educational goals. This role

ensures that technology is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum to improve student

learning outcomes and manages the administrative technology systems and

infrastructure to support district operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Supports and oversees departments of technology and communication/print shop. Supports all areas of social media website maintenance and public relations.

Instructional technology and leadership

Strategic vision: Develop and implement a long-range technology plan that supports the districts mission and promotes the effective use of technology in learning.
Curriculum integration: Collaborate with curriculum and instruction departments to integrate digital learning tools resources and best practices into the K-12 curriculum.
Professional development: Design and deliver comprehensive professional learning opportunities for educators and staff on new technologies innovative teaching methods and digital citizenship.
One-to-one programs: Lead the deployment management and training for district-wide one-to-one computing initiatives for students.
Program evaluation: Establish systems for data collection and evaluation to measure the impact of technology initiatives on student achievement and continuous improvement.

Administrative technology and infrastructure

IT operations: Oversee all administrative aspects of technology including network infrastructure hardware software telecommunications and administrative systems.
Technical support: Direct and supervise the technology department staff ensuring the timely and effective delivery of IT support to all district sites.
Data management and security: Safeguard the integrity and security of all district data networks and systems and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations such as FERPA and CIPA.
Budget and procurement: Develop and manage the technology department budget oversee the purchasing of new hardware and software and lead the districts E-Rate program.
Disaster recovery: Create and maintain emergency procedures including backupand disaster recovery plans to ensure the continuity of district operations.

Stakeholder communication and collaboration

Collaboration: Actively engage with administrators teachers students and parents to understand technology needs and communicate updates on technology initiatives.
Board relations: Present reports and updates on technology plans and initiatives to the school board.
Community outreach: Act as the districts technology liaison to the wider community and state-level technology organizations.

Employment: 261 days; Salary to match current Director of Technology

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Deputy Superintendent and/or Superintendents designee in accordance with provisions of the Boards policies on evaluation of personnel.

Required Experience:

Director

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYClassified Administrative PositionReports To: Deputy Superintendent or Superintendents DesigneeQUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Educational Technology or arelated field. Alternatively a minimum of three to five ...