Educational Coordinator - Technology

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks a Technology Coordinator to lead district-wide tech initiatives from the Central Office. The role oversees budgeting, security, and compliance while ensuring high-quality, uninterrupted digital instruction for students.

The incumbent will manage infrastructure, provide PD for staff, coordinate with the technology team, and drive long-term planning, vendor relations, and grants to support district technology needs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting information technology systems in a school, government, nonprofit, or comparable organizational environment.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, cloud-based applications, cybersecurity practices, and technical-support procedures.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems, prioritize competing requests, document solutions, and communicate effectively with users of varying technical backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally in a secure and highly regulated educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating installation, configuration, maintenance, and replacement of district technology equipment and systems.
• Supporting computers, mobile devices, networks, telecommunications, audiovisual equipment, printers, and related technology.
• Providing technical assistance and timely problem resolution to administrators, educators, and staff.
• Supporting district’s student information, learning-management, assessment, productivity, and instructional-technology platforms.
• Developing and maintaining technology procedures, documentation, asset inventories, and equipment records.
• Assisting with cybersecurity, data privacy, user access, backups, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating technology training and professional development for faculty and staff.
• Evaluating technology needs and making recommendations regarding purchases, upgrades, licensing, and long-term planning.
• Managing or assisting with technology projects, grant writing, vendor relationships, service agreements, and implementation schedules.
• Monitoring technology use to promote responsible, secure, and effective use of district resources.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

IT systems in education/government

Problem diagnosis

Prioritization

Documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Network administration

Device management

Cybersecurity awareness

Data reporting

Technology project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, or related field

Equivalent education and experience considered

Tools

CompTIA

Microsoft

Google

Cisco

Job description

TheTechnology Coordinator position will be based in the DYS School District Central Office. It is a year-round position and requires extensive travel. This position oversees a technology program that ensures accountability for technology funds; technology professional development; required technology reports and plans; coordination of technology across all programs; and a safe, secure, fully operable network and data management. The coordinator manages, secures, and optimizes the district's technology infrastructure with the agency technology team, ensuring students receive high-quality, uninterrupted digital instruction while strictly adhering to district security protocols, ALSDE guidelines, and student data privacy laws.

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating the installation, configuration, maintenance, and replacement of district technology equipment and systems.


• Supporting computers, mobile devices, networks, telecommunications, audiovisual equipment, printers, and related technology.


• Providing technical assistance and timely problem resolution to administrators, educators, and staff.


• Supporting the district’s student information, learning-management, assessment, productivity, and instructional-technology platforms.


• Helping develop and maintain technology procedures, documentation, asset inventories, and equipment records.


• Assisting with cybersecurity, data privacy, user access, backups, and technology-related compliance requirements.


• Coordinating technology training and professional development for faculty and staff.


• Evaluating technology needs and making recommendations regarding purchases, upgrades, licensing, and long-term planning.


• Managing or assisting with technology projects, grant writing, vendor relationships, service agreements, and implementation schedules.


• Monitoring technology use to promote responsible, secure, and effective use of district resources.


• Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Minimum qualifications may include:

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.


• Experience supporting information technology systems in a school, government, nonprofit, or comparable organizational environment.


• Knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, cloud-based applications, cybersecurity practices, and technical-support procedures.


• Ability to diagnose technical problems, prioritize competing requests, document solutions, and communicate effectively with users of varying technical backgrounds.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally in a secure and highly regulated educational setting.

Preferred qualifications may include:

• Experience working in a K–12 school district.


• Familiarity with student information systems, learning-management systems, educational software, and state or federal education technology requirements.


• Experience in researching, writing, and submitting technology-related grant applications to support district technology initiatives, infrastructure improvements, cybersecurity, digital learning, and instructional technology integration.


• Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, or other recognized technology credentials.


• Experience with network administration, device-management platforms, cybersecurity awareness, data reporting, or technology project management.

Salary will be based on certification and experience.