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Richmond Public Schools lists this Director, Technology Services opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director, Technology Services
Richmond City Public Schools Central Office - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 133.2/260 Days (12 months)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Central Office
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer
Job Description
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
Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110.29 to $169,610 Per Year
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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