Education Technology Leader | District IT & Cybersecurity

FlagshipKansas; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified School District 234 in Fort Scott, Kansas, seeks a qualified Director of Technology to provide leadership and oversight for the district's technology systems, cybersecurity, devices, and support services.

The role works with administrators, staff, and vendors to ensure reliable and secure technology aligned with educational and operational needs. Strong planning, budgeting, and vendor management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Network & Infrastructure: Oversee and maintain reliable, secure, and efficient wired and wireless networks, internet connectivity, servers, telecommunications, and other technology infrastructure across all district facilities.
• Device Management: Manage district technology assets, including student and staff computers, Chromebooks, mobile devices, peripherals, and related hardware; coordinate deployment, inventory, replacement, updates, and lifecycle planning.
• Technical Support: Supervise and coordinate district technology support services, including help desk/ticketing systems, troubleshooting, repairs, and timely response to staff and student technology needs.
• Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Develop and maintain appropriate cybersecurity practices, access controls, user accounts, domain policies, backups, filtering, monitoring, and other safeguards designed to protect district systems and data.
• Technology Planning: Assist district administration in developing short- and long-term technology plans, including equipment replacement schedules, infrastructure improvements, budgeting, purchasing, and implementation of new technologies.
• Systems Administration: Oversee district technology platforms, applications, user accounts, software licensing, integrations, and other technology-related systems.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned technology personnel and coordinate department responsibilities, priorities, and projects.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Coordinate with technology vendors, service providers, consultants, and other partners; assist with purchasing, bids, contracts, and evaluation of technology products and services.
• Policies & Compliance: Assist with the development and implementation of district technology procedures, acceptable-use expectations, cybersecurity practices, student data privacy requirements, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Emergency & Operational Support: Provide leadership and technical response when technology issues impact district operations, safety, communications, or instructional services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with administrators and staff to identify technology needs and support effective use of district technology resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Job description

Unified School District 234 in Fort Scott, Kansas, seeks a qualified Director of Technology to provide leadership and oversight for the district's technology systems, cybersecurity, devices, and support services.

The role works with administrators, staff, and vendors to ensure reliable and secure technology aligned with educational and operational needs. Strong planning, budgeting, and vendor management are essential.