JCS Director of Innovation and Technology 2025-2026 School Year at Jessamine County School District

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 years of administrative experiencein 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 visionaryleader for the district responsible for defining developing and executing acomprehensive technology strategy that aligns with educational goals. This roleensures that technology is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum to improve studentlearning outcomes and manages the administrative technology systems andinfrastructure to support district operations.Essential duties and responsibilitiesSupports and oversees departments of technology and communication/print shop. Supports all areas of social media website maintenance and public relations.Instructional technology and leadershipStrategic 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 infrastructureIT 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 collaborationCollaboration: 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 TechnologyEvaluation: 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 Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1