District IT Systems & Data Lead

SASED; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SASED in Lisle, IL is seeking a Systems Manager to oversee district IT systems including SIS, LMS, HR/finance platforms, and security. You will manage operations, lead IT staff, and coordinate system upgrades and reporting while safeguarding data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in educational technology or related field, plus experience in managing networks, student data systems, and various administration tools, with a focus on reliability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with experience and/or training in educational technology.
• Experience in design and management of local and wide area networks, web servers, e-mail servers and operating systems.
• Experience with student management software applications.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain district systems such as SIS, LMS, HR/finance platforms, MDM platforms, Resource Management systems, assessment tools, and communication systems.
• Oversee system updates, integrations, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for applicable applications as needed.
• Ensure reliable access and performance across all campuses.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and security across all district platforms.
• Develop disaster recovery plans including backup and recovery of systems and data.
• Coordinate state and federal reporting requirements, including enrollment, attendance, assessments, staffing, and accountability metrics.
• Generate reports for administrators, departments, and school leadership teams.
• Serve as a primary contact for system-related issues; provide technical assistance to staff, administrators, and support teams.
• Management of IT staff and ticketing system.
• Collaborate with instructional technology, IT support, and operations teams to ensure systems align with teaching, learning, and administrative needs.
• Oversee lifecycle workflow for all devices and software.
• Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and support resources.
• Monitor system security protocols to protect sensitive student and staff data.
• Ensure district systems comply with SOPPA, FERPA, state laws, and district policies.
• Assist with implementing cybersecurity best practices and staff training initiatives.
• Lead or assist in the rollout of new platforms, upgrades, or districtwide technology initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor involvement, timelines, testing, training, and communication.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing workflows and systems.
• Provide training sessions for administrators, teachers, and staff on system use, reporting tools, and data processes.
• Support the development of resources that improve staff digital literacy and system proficiency.
• Research, compile, assimilate, support, and prepare accurate and organized documents, projects, presentations, and reports
• Assist with department budget development, coordinate purchase orders for the department, and oversee accounts.
• Attend professional development opportunities and engage in ongoing education in order to support a system of learning and improvement and the overall efficiency and functioning of the organization, including staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters of student and staff personnel information
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Team orientation

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving & independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in educational technology

Tools

SIS

LMS

HR/Finance platforms

MDM platforms

Assessment tools

Security & data protection tools

Server and network management

Job description

SASED in Lisle, IL is seeking a Systems Manager to oversee district IT systems including SIS, LMS, HR/finance platforms, and security. You will manage operations, lead IT staff, and coordinate system upgrades and reporting while safeguarding data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in educational technology or related field, plus experience in managing networks, student data systems, and various administration tools, with a focus on reliability and collaboration.