Executive Director (Technology)

Job Summary Natomas Unified School District is a forward-thinking and student-focused K-12 educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and preparing our students for success in an increasingly technology-driven world. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director of Technology to lead our technology initiatives and drive innovation in education. Position Overview: As the Executive Director of Technology at Natomas Unified School District, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for all aspects of information technology across the district. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education by integrating technology into our teaching and learning processes, ensuring seamless technology operations, and promoting data-driven decision-making. Requirements / Qualifications Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Customer Service: Promote efficient, high-quality tech support for students, staff, and families. • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a technology plan aligned with educational goals to enhance learning experiences. • Team Management: Lead and mentor a collaborative tech team, fostering growth and innovation through effective communication and support. • Communication: Ensure timely, clear communication with all stakeholders, including staff, students, and families. • Infrastructure & Systems: Manage district technology infrastructure, covering networks, hardware, and software systems. • Educational Technology Integration: Collaborate with educators to incorporate technology into the curriculum, enhancing teaching and learning with innovative tools. • Cybersecurity: Implement robust cybersecurity to protect data and ensure regulatory compliance. • Digital Literacy: Promote responsible digital behavior, teaching cyber hygiene and privacy best practices. • Budget Management: Optimize the technology budget, balancing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness. • Vendor & Stakeholder Relations: Build relationships with vendors, community partners, and educational stakeholders to maximize resources. • Data Analytics: Use data insights to support decision-making and personalize learning experiences. • Policy Development: Establish and enforce technology policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. • Professional Development: Provide technology training for staff to enhance tech proficiency in educational settings. • Project Management: Oversee IT project management, coordinating with departments, vendors, and contractors for smooth project execution. These responsibilities focus on strategic leadership, technical oversight, collaboration, and continuous improvement to align technology initiatives with educational goals and support the district community effectively. Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and leadership abilities could qualify someone for this position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and leadership abilities would be one or both of the following: Education: Graduation from a four-year accredited university with a degree in Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Educational, or Public Administration or equivalent is desired. Experience: Minimum five (5) years increasingly responsible and related leadership experience with: -Proven experience in a leadership role within K-12 education or a related field. -Strong understanding of educational technology trends, tools, and best practices. -Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. -Knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory standards in educational technology. -Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders. -Visionary leadership and a commitment to improving education through technology. Pre-employment Clearances/Requirements include: 1. Valid Driver's license 2. TB Test Clearance 3. Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance Required Documents to Upload to Your Edjoin Application: Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters of recommendation) Resume Comments and Other Information Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary leaders. Professional educators are eager to "provide an engaging and safe learning community where all students will demonstrate responsibility, achieve academic and social-emotional growth, embrace diversity, and are prepared to make decisions about their college and career success." Important to know about NUSD: • The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District. • NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural and civic activities. • Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance and communicate effectively. • Districtwide, family options, and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. • Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction. • Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. • Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential. We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us a www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at 916-561-5253, customerservicenatomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.