Director, Technology Services

Richmond City Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools Central Office in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Director, Technology Services to lead the division’s technology strategy and operations.

You will oversee development and support teams, manage budgets, security, and procurements, and partner with schools to ensure technology enhances teaching and learning.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT leadership experience within an urban school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful management experience supervising IT department operations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Experience with technology funding sources preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and tactical direction to align technology with teaching and learning.
• Leads design and implementation of a division-wide technology plan.
• Oversees teams for application development, network/server operations, data/communications, and records management.
• Directs network security policies and defense against breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Manages the department budget and evaluates procurements for cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures reliable, accessible infrastructure supporting learning and work processes.
• Maintains high-quality customer service and collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Director, Technology Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936351

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Technology Services

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 133.2/260 Days (12 months)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Central Office

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer

The Director, Technology Services provides leadership and oversight in the division-wide implementation of technology services including technology integration, networking, communications, database services, applications, and student information systems development/maintenance, web, and portal services and technology asset purchase and maintenance. This work ensures systems are aligned to effectively and reliably support students and staff across the division as related to teaching and learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with school and administrative leadership to provide strategic and tactical direction to ensure that technology aligns with, and supports teaching and learning
• Leverages the power of technology to provide educators with access to data, content, resources, expertise, and professional learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching to support personalized learning
• Leads the design and implementation of a division-wide technology plan
• Leads and evaluates the performance of teams responsible for application development and support, network and server operations, data and communications, computer services, and records management
• Directs the administration of network security policies, activities, and standards, including defense against security breaches and vulnerability issues
• Improves process automation and data utilization strategies to provide meaningful data to drive decision making
• Manages the department budget to ensure alignment of resources and evaluates technology purchases that are cost-effective and maintain our 1:1 technology program and infrastructure
• Directs the customer service desk and desktop support team
• Develops scope of work for all technology Requests for Proposals and any additional technology-related procurements
• Provides an integrated infrastructure that is reliable, accessible, and efficient (inclusive of network, hardware, and software) ensuring a seamless learning and working process
• Provides technical information and recommendations supporting the planning, design and construction, and renovation of school facilities
• Provides high-quality customer service and maintains collaborative working relationships with other members of departments, school personnel, students, and parents, and commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
• Engages in ongoing professional development to keep current in emerging technologies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master'spreferred
• Minimum of five years of successful management experience supervising the operations and staff of an IT department; urban school division experience preferred
• Experience with technology funding sources preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; adaptable when managing multiple, shifting priorities; comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly
• Strong computer and technology skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110.29 to $169,610 Per Year

EOE.