Director of Technology Services CGESD 2026-27

TECHNOLOGY OFFICE; The Dalles (OR); Vor Ort; USD 126.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Columbia Gorge Education Service District is seeking a Director of Technology Services to provide executive leadership for the district's technology infrastructure, instructional tech, cybersecurity, and regional initiatives. The role reports to the Superintendent and guides a comprehensive technology vision across classrooms and offices.

The position oversees budgeting, capital planning, E-Rate programs, and data governance, with after-hours and emergency response as part of the exempt

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience leading technology services in educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and IT risk management.
• Ability to manage budgets, grants (E-Rate), and regional tech initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Leads strategic and operational oversight of CGESD Technology Department and regional initiatives.
• Directs budgeting, capital planning, and procurement for technology assets.
• Manages enterprise networking, data security, cloud environments, and SIS/ERP systems.
• Coordinates training and professional development for department staff and stakeholders.
• Negotiates vendor contracts and ensures compliance with district procurement policies.

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Technology Services CGESD 2026-27

Columbia Gorge Education Service District (RG9) TECHNOLOGY OFFICE - The Dalles, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936607

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Columbia Gorge Education Service DistrictJob Description

Job Title:

Director of Technology Services

Assignment:

Technology Services

Reports To:

Superintendent

Evaluated By:

Superintendent

FLSA Status:

Exempt / Administrative

Wage: $126,060.00 - $131,790.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Technology Services provides executive strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the Columbia Gorge Education Service District’s (CGESD) technology infrastructure, instructional technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise data, and regional service initiatives. Reporting directly to the Superintendent and serving as a member of the Executive Administrative Team, the Director leads the strategic use of technology to support the ESD’s mission of improving student outcomes with excellence, equity, and efficiency. The Director establishes a comprehensive, regional technology vision aligned with Local Service Plan priorities, component school districts, and contracted user needs across classrooms, offices, and schools. The position oversees department operations, directs capital replacement planning and budgeting, manages USAC E-Rate programs, and supervises Technology Department personnel. Additionally, the Director leads enterprise data governance, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection, and regional technology coordination. After-hours and emergency response duties are an expected component of exempt salaried responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Leads strategic and operational implementation for the Technology Department, establishing service expectations, departmental workflows, technical standards, and performance benchmarks that align with the CGESD mission, vision, and board strategic goals.
• Drives the strategic application of information and instructional technology in offices, schools, and classrooms to enhance student learning and regional operational efficiency.
• Supervises, evaluates, and leads Technology Department personnel (including engineers, cybersecurity analysts, database managers, and technical support staff); manages recruitment, workload assignments, professional development, and personnel matters.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the Technology Department operational budget in collaboration with Fiscal Services, ensuring fiscal integrity, cost-effective service delivery, and alignment with district priorities.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive multi-year technology replacement and capital improvement plan, evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO) and long-term sustainability across hardware and software ecosystems.
• Directs the district’s E-Rate program, federal technology grants, and regional funding opportunities to maximize financial resources and cost-sharing for CGESD and component school districts.
• Develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive enterprise information security and data risk governance plan to safeguard assets, networks, cloud computing, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Ensures that all CGESD and regional district employees receive systematic, ongoing training related to cybersecurity, information security best practices, and data privacy with focused attention on PII protection.
• Provides executive leadership and oversight for enterprise networking, virtualized hypervisors, telecommunications, cloud tenant environments (Azure, AWS, M365, Google Workspace), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Student Information Systems (SIS), and database applications.
• Oversees enterprise backup strategies, immutable data repositories, and disaster recovery execution protocols, leading periodic continuity testing to ensure high operational resilience and business sustainability.
• Provides executive advice to the Superintendent, Board of Directors, and administrative team regarding technology investments, emerging instructional technologies, information security, and technical risk management.
• Facilitates regional technology governance, local service plan alignment, and collaborative committees with component school district superintendents, technology directors, and educational partners.
• Negotiates systems acquisitions, software licenses, vendor contracts, and end-user service agreements in accordance with district procurement guidelines and state regulations.
• Acts as executive technical escalation lead for major network disruptions, critical cybersecurity incidents, system outages, or complex inter-agency technical integration challenges.
• Coordinates with district facility leaders regarding long-range infrastructure design, low-voltage installation standards, and building technology systems in existing and new facilities.
• Maintains accurate department documentation, inventory records, system topology standards, compliance reports, and vendor contract agreements.
• Directs the development and delivery of administrative and instructional system support and training in collaboration with agency curriculum and program leadership.
• Builds and maintains a network of strategic external relationships with