Tech Education Program Lead (K-12 & Data Security)

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

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.