Director of Informational Services

Position Title: Director of Informational Services Job Status: Full Time Reports To: SuperintendentFLSA Status: Exempt Amount of Travel: Frequent TravelClassification: Classified/ Certified Level: District Level Position Date Created: January 2026 Work Schedule: 240 Days Salary Range: $70000 - $80000 (Experience and certification will be considered.) POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Informational Services provides visionary leadership strategic direction and operational oversight for all instructional and administrative technology systems across the district. This role ensures reliable secure and innovative technology and network infrastructure that supports teaching and learning data-driven decision-making and efficient district operations. The Director serves as a key member of the superintendents leadership team aligning technology initiatives with the districts mission goals and long-range strategic plan. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Strategic Leadership & PlanningDevelop implement and continuously evaluate a comprehensive district-wide technology and network strategic plan aligned with instructional priorities and district the Superintendent and Cabinet on emerging technologies cybersecurity trends and innovative solutions to enhance learning and operational digital transformation initiatives that improve student outcomes staff productivity and family engagement. Network & Infrastructure ManagementOversee the design implementation maintenance and security of all district network infrastructure including wired and wireless networks servers data centers cloud services and telecommunications high availability scalability and reliability of all network systems to support instructional and operational disaster recovery business continuity and data backup planning. Cybersecurity & Data PrivacyEstablish and enforce district-wide cybersecurity policies procedures and protocols to protect student and staff compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g. FERPA CIPA E-rate requirements and state data privacy laws).Lead incident response planning and manage cybersecurity risk TechnologyCollaborate with curriculum instruction and campus leaders to ensure technology effectively supports teaching learning and the selection deployment and evaluation of instructional software learning management systems and digital professional learning initiatives that increase staff capacity to integrate technology effectively. Budget & Resource ManagementDevelop and manage the technology department budget including capital projects E-rate funding grants and vendor cost-effective procurement licensing and lifecycle management of hardware and expenditures and ensure responsible stewardship of district LeadershipLead supervise and evaluate technology and network staff fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous train and retain high-quality technology clear performance expectations and provide ongoing professional Communication & SupportServe as the primary district contact for technology-related matters with internal and external clearly with administrators staff students families and community partners regarding technology initiatives and system strong partnerships with vendors service providers and higher education or industry DutiesPerform additional duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the Watson Chapel School SKILLS and ABILITIES:Strategic and systems-level thinkingStrong leadership and team-building skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesHigh level of integrity and commitment to data privacyAbility to balance innovation with reliability and problem-solving and project management skillsQUALIFICATIONS: RequiredBachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Educational Technology or a related of 57 years of progressive leadership experience in technology systems network administration or IT management (preferably in a K12 or public-sector environment).Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level networks cybersecurity and large-scale technology knowledge of networking cloud computing systems administration and data ability to lead teams manage budgets and communicate effectively with diverse Arkansas drivers degree in information technology Educational Leadership or a related in a school district or educational certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CCNA/CCNP ITIL Microsoft or Google certifications).Experience with E-rate instructional technology integration and student information SKILLS:Experience with Microsoft Office Google access control systems and other relevant systems. EVALUATION/ PERFORMANCE REVIEW CRITERIA:The Director of Informal Services reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools or designee. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires frequent standing walking handling and reaching.

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