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• About Lakeville.pdf
• Director of Technology & Data Services.pdf

Lakeville Area Schools has a Director of Technology & Data Services position available. 
This position is 8 hours a day - 261 days a year.
Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 depending on qualifications/experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Technology is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for designing, securing, and supporting the district’s end-to-end technology ecosystem. This includes infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, identity and access management, enterprise applications, digital learning tools, and all SIS and enrollment systems.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, the Director ensures that technology systems work seamlessly together, support instructional priorities, and provide reliable, secure, and user-centered experiences for students, staff, and families.

The Director leads a high-performing team across IT operations, data systems, digital learning, and enrollment, providing strong leadership, clear expectations, and a culture of service and accountability. This role shapes the district’s long-term technology strategy while ensuring daily operational excellence, system interoperability, and modern digital learning environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Teaching Infrastructure & Operations Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all district technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, wireless systems, device ecosystems, telecommunications, and identity management.
• Lead cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Oversee technical services, help desk operations, hardware/software lifecycle management, and system upgrades.
• Lead and manage identity and access management (IAM), including account provisioning, role-based access, authentication systems, and security protocols.
• Oversee systems integration to ensure interoperability across enterprise systems, instructional tools, data platforms, IS, and operational technologies.
• Architect and maintain a cohesive districtwide technology ecosystem, ensuring systems communicate reliably and securely across platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and provide recommendations that support long-term district needs.
• Develop and manage district technology budgets, including long-range capital planning, E-Rate, and State Telecommunication Aid.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal technology and data requirements (FERPA, COPPA, data privacy laws, retention policies).
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and consortium partners.
• Analyze operational methods and recommend system improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the district.

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong, decisive, and transparent leadership for all Technology, IS, Enrollment, and Digital Learning staff.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, high-performing team culture grounded in clarity, trust, and shared purpose.
• Supervise and support IT department staff to ensure efficient, high-quality operations.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching, and conduct comprehensive performance evaluations.
• Develop staff capacity by identifying strengths, supporting professional growth, and facilitating targeted training.
• Lead through change with confidence and empathy, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and staff engagement during system or process transitions.
• Address performance issues promptly, professionally, and in accordance with district policy.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and a student-centered mindset in all leadership decisions. 

Digital Learning & Instructional Technology Collaboration

• Partner with the Teaching & Learning department to align digital tools with curriculum, instructional goals, and district initiatives.
• Support district-wide digital learning environments and instructional technology tools.
• Provide leadership to Digital Media Specialists, ensuring consistent and impactful integration of digital resources across buildings.
• Ensure all digital instructional resources comply with data privacy and security requirements.
• Support professional learning related to digital tools, instructional technology best practices, and digital literacy skills.
• Evaluate digital learning solutions for scalability, instructional value, and alignment with district goals.

Information Systems, Enrollment & Data Services

• Oversee all aspects of the Information System (IS), ensuring accuracy, integrity, access control, and data security.
• Lead Enrollment systems and processes, ensuring smooth operations, transparent workflows, and excellent customer service for families.
• Supervise IS, Enrollment, and Data Services staff, providing training, support, and clear expectations.
• Ensure reliable reporting for state and federal requirements.
• Implement data governance practices, including auditing, quality control, access protocols, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning and building leaders to support data workflows for MTSS, assessment, attendance, and student progress monitoring.
• Provide staff training on IS tools, dashboards, and reporting functions.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment):

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT leadership, system administration, network engineering, or technology operations (K–12 experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of instructional technology and the K–12 teaching and learning environment.
•  Experience managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of IS, enrollment systems, data governance, and state reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in information systems, educational technology, educational leadership, or a related field.
• CETL (Certified Educational Technology Leader) certification or the ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe.
• K–12 Principal License (preferred for leadership, evaluation, and instructional alignment).
• K–12 teaching experience to ensure understanding of classroom needs and instructional contexts.
• Experience working within a public-school district.
• Experience leading technology modernization projects, cloud migration, systems integration, or network redesign.
• Understanding of curriculum processes, digital learning frameworks, and instructional design.

For full description see attached.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:
Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
  • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
    • free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
    • free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
    • provider choice with the largest PPO network available
    • wellness rewards program
  • Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many  collective bargaining agreements. 
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERA  for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their famiies can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK

 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity

 

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