id='p23311_'>Executive Director of Technology JobID: 23311
Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director
Date Posted:
8/17/2026
Location:
Administration - Information Technology/Services
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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Director of Technology
Job Code: 7400
Department: Technology
Supervisor: Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Date: August 1, 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 02
Compensation Range: 109,284-157,368. This salary range reflects full-time, 12-month assignments. Salary offers for part-time roles or assignments of less than 12 months will be prorated based on the assignment scope and duration.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Executive Director of Technology provides leadership, management, and oversight of the district's technology operations, infrastructure, information systems, cybersecurity, instructional technology, and technology support services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Director of Information Services, Director of Technology Services, Director of IT/IS Security
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
- Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Collaborates with the Chief Technology and Operations Officer (CTOO) and district leadership to support technology initiatives that advance the district's strategic plan.
- Ensures the effective delivery of technology services that support teaching, learning, business operations, communications, and district initiatives.
- Develops, implements, and monitors short- and long-range technology plans that support instructional, operational, and administrative objectives.
- Provides recommendations regarding technology investments, modernization efforts, cybersecurity initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Leads technology governance processes, standards, procedures, and best practices across the district.
- Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, educational technology trends, cybersecurity developments, and operational best practices.
- Oversees the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of district technology infrastructure, networks, systems, applications, telecommunications, and end-user devices.
- Ensures technology systems effectively support the instructional needs of approximately 28,000 students and operational needs of approximately 4,000 employees.
- Oversees service delivery functions including help desk operations, technical support services, device deployment, asset management, and lifecycle planning.
- Establishes, monitors, and reports on service level expectations and operational performance metrics.
- Directs technology projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with district goals, timelines, budgets, and resource constraints.
- Oversees enterprise applications, information systems, systems integration, and data management processes.
- Leads district cybersecurity efforts including risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response planning, security awareness, and business continuity planning.
- Supports compliance with applicable requirements related to student data privacy, records management, cybersecurity, E-Rate, and state and federal reporting obligations.
- Assists in the development and administration of technology budgets, technology replacement plans, and capital improvement requests.
- Monitors expenditures and resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency and return on investment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Information Technology, Educational Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred or comparable certification preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technology management, information systems, educational technology, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated commitment to the district's core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of K-12 technology operations, instructional technology, and enterprise information systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and information security practices.
- Knowledge of cloud services, networking, systems administration, data management, and technology support operations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft technologies and enterprise productivity platforms.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing technology and data privacy.
- A strong background and experience in managing complex projects, creating and sustaining a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork
- Demonstrated experience leading complex technology initiatives and organizational change.
- Experience managing technology operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and support services.
- Experience developing and managing budgets and technology replacement strategies.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Paid Sick and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Optional 403(b) plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.
Physical Aspects of the Position (Check all that apply)
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- Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 2.
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Balancing Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when waling, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.3.
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Stooping Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.4.
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Kneeling Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.5.
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Crouching Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.6.Crawling Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. 7.
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Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.8.
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Standing Particularly for sustained periods of time.9.
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Walking Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.10.
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Pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to thrust forward, downward or outward.11.
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Pulling Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 12.
- Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and required the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.13.
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Finger use Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with the fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.14.
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Grasping Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.15.
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Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Those activities in which you must convey detailed or spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 16.
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Hearing Perceiving the nature of sounds. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds such as when making fine adjustments on machinery.17.
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Repetitive Motions Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
The Physical Requirements of the Position
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Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 2.
- Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rate for Light Work. 3.
- Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.4.
- Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.5.Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision
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Machine Operations inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, or visual inspection. 2.
- Mechanics Skilled tradespeople This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as power tools, lathes and drills.3.
- Mobile Equipment This is a minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and high equipment. 4.
- Other This is a minimum standard basis on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc.
The Conditions the Worker will be subject to in this position (Check all that apply)
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The worker is subject to inside environment conditions.2.
- The worker is subject to outside environment conditions.3.
- The worker is subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of greater than one hour.4.
- The worker is subject to noise which would cause them to have to shout.5.
- The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.