Executive Director of Technology JTECH 2026-2027

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

TheExecutiveDirectorof Technologyis responsible forthe management and oversight of the Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Department Desktop Services DepartmentandInstructional Technology Department. The Executive Directorcollaborates with the Assistant Superintendent ofSupport Servicestoidentifycreateand implement strategic planspromote the effective and efficient useof technology across the districtandassistwithoveralloperations of the Technology Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification Requirements

• BachelorsinComputer Science Information Technology EducationalTechnologyor related field AND;
• Five (5) years or more applicable industry experience
• Five years of experiencein the maintenance and support of multi-user computer systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative/supervisory/management experience in education or related technology/business field
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Candidate must havesatisfactoryoutcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Experience and ability to communicate well in oral and written form.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge in administration of Microsoft network operating systems and servers.
• Experience and knowledge of network design and administration.
• Experience and knowledge working with Directory Services and email systems.
• Experience and knowledge of routers and channel service unit/data service units.
• Ability to make sound business decisions based on an understanding of network systems.
• Experience with and ability towork with team members toresolve technical and procedural problems andconfidently articulate the rationale for technology-based decisions.
• Experience with budget preparationpurchasing and managing vendor relations.
• Experience supervisingmanagingand training personnel.
• Experience and knowledge of NIST standards and related security methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional systems and campus operations to support instructional programs.
• Deep understanding of integrations SSO APIscloud platformsand 3rd party integrations.
• Demonstrateexpertisewithplanning and presenting staff developmenton technology integration within business/student operations environment.
• Demonstrate strongskills in customer servicetroubleshootingand problem resolution.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment supporting ahighly functioning staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Provide direct support and oversight of the Technology Division and work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent ofSupport Serviceson all departmental and division projects strategic planningbudgetingand operations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among assigned department personnel district personneland campus administrators to enhance service delivery program developmentand customer satisfaction.
• Promotecollegiality teamworkand participatory decision-making among all District staff members.
• Ensurecompliance with allfederal stateand District regulations.
• Implementprocedures for the effectiveutilizationof assigned personnel.
• Provide training and support to team members to advance the instructional technical and networkingprograms related to technology within the district.
• Seek accept and respondto feedback from subordinates peers and supervisors.
• Articulate the Districts goals to the community andsolicitsupport in achieving those goals.
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor ethical manner and appearance.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

Infrastructure

• Manage the planning implementation configuration reliability uptime security maintenance backup and repair of district network servers and applications.
• Manage and ensure the security upkeep performance and reliability of both the wide-area network and local-area networks throughout District.
• Oversee telecommunications for the district.
• Coordinate compliance in collaboration with external eRate consultant(s) and internal eRate Grant manager.
• Act as a liaison to all district personnel and the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services on matters concerning infrastructure and network services.
• Meet regularly with appropriate stakeholders to coordinate projects system architecture systems updates and system security.
• Monitor district servers and applications and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Interact with outside vendors/agencies/peer districts on a variety of subjects to stay informed on issues technologies and strategies to improve services.
• Prepare and present oral/written information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assistwith the development and implementation of the Districts Technology Plan to enhance and support instruction.
• Oversee prioritize and manage work orders.
• Meet regularly with department personnel and ensure open lines of communication are in place to ensuredepartmentis well informed at all times of changes and newsworthy events.
• Monitor systems and network status and effectively andtimelycommunicate and coordinate troubleshooting and service restoration initiatives.
• Plan organize and implement allactivityrelated to the maintenance and repair of the district computer systems.

Cybersecurity

• Provides the direction for Districts data and cybersecurity protection and oversee Technology governance and policies.
• Develops District security strategy security awareness programs security architecture and security incident response.
• Providesstrategic risk guidance for IT projects including evaluation and recommendation of technical controls.
• Educates IT and District leaders onappropriate securityrisk and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates with the Assistant Superintendent ofSupport Servicesfor the completion of both internal and external audits to ensure security programs are in compliance with relevant lawsregulationsand policies.
• Developsmaintains and publishes up-to-date security policies standards and guidelines.
• Oversees training and dissemination of security policies and practices.
• Evaluates new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develops effective security security awareness programs.
• Develops and oversees effective disaster recovery policies and standards to align with company business continuity management program goals.
• Coordinates development of implementation plans and procedures to ensure business critical services are recoveredin the event ofdisasters or other incidents and provides direction support and in-house consulting in these areas.
• Evaluates potential security breaches coordinatesresponse andrecommendcorrective actions.
• Act as a liaison to Judson Police Department and Technology Department in matters concerning student safety and Police investigations into digital documentation.

Data Services

• Focusthe operation of thedistrictfinancialand studentsystemstoward the accomplishment of thedistrictgoals andobjectives.
• Recommendschanges in data collection workflowsand system integration to ensure data quality and improve business processes.
• Provides leadership and consultant services to district staff in the development of strategic plans for the extension of the finance and student computer system in the district.
• Transforms raw data into meaningful and engaging reports for teachers administrators and the community.

DesktopServices

• Provide direct support for the Director of Desktop Services.
• Evaluatethedistricts useof computersandrecommendsalterations and/orexpansion as necessaryto support students campusesadministrationand district personnel.
• Coordinate design andfacilitatetraining toDistrict staffas necessary to support departmental goals.
• Provide leadership and management oversight of district inventory maintenance/repair of inventoryand warehouse operations.

Instructional Technology

• Provides leadership and consultant services to district staff in the development of strategic plans for the instructional programs related to Instructional Technology and Campus Technology Systems.
• Provide training and support to team members to advance the instructional programs related to technology within the district.
• Coordinate design andfacilitatetraining toDistrict staffas necessary to support departmental goals.

Professionalism

• Maintaina consistentprofessional demeanor and appearance.
• Seeks professional development for keeping current with the literature new research findings and improved techniques in specializedareas;and for attendingappropriate professionalmeetings.
• Attends local state and/or national professional conferences or workshops.
• Demonstratea high levelof personal integrity a collaborative leadershipstyleand high ethical standards.
• Comply withthe Texas Educators Code of Ethics.
• Attend Board meetings as applicableand workextended work hours and/or work weeks to include travel out of town and/or overnight asrequiredthroughout the year.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluatethe performance of assignedInfrastructureCybersecurityand Instructional TechnologypersonneltheDirector of Desktop Servicesand theDirector of Data Services.

Equipment Used:

• Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multi-line telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
• Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling.
• Occasional: Lifting moderate 15-44 pounds; carrying moderate 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.) work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

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