Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026
FTE: 1.0
Salary Level: $173,375 - $235,320 DOE
Union/Work Year: Exempt Classified; 260 days; 12-month
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Examples Of Duties
Summary
The Executive Director of Technology Services is responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight of the District’s technology systems, infrastructure, data, and support services. This position ensures the effective implementation, reliability, and security of technology operations to support student learning and District business functions. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role is instrumental in executing the District’s technology strategy and ensuring technology services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with District priorities and organizational goals.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides leadership and oversight of District technology operations, including infrastructure, network operations, radio systems, enterprise applications, data systems, and technical support services.
- Implements and supports District technology initiatives and projects in alignment with priorities established by the Chief Technology Officer.
- Serves as second in command for Technology Services, acts as designee when CTO is unavailable, represents the department on cross-functional committees.
- Oversees the design, implementation, maintenance, and recoverability of secure, reliable, and scalable technology infrastructure, including networks, devices, and cloud-based systems.
- Ensures effective cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, incident response, and adherence to established security protocols and standards.
- Oversee the administration and support of enterprise application systems, including ERP/financials, HRIS, Office365, and work management,
- Ensures technology projects, including system deployments, upgrades, and process improvements, are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Oversee technology service delivery and support functions, ensuring responsive, customer-focused service to schools and departments.
- Leads data systems, reporting, and business intelligence functions, including data warehousing, dashboards, and analytics tools; ensures data accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with District reporting requirements.
- Supports data governance practices by coordinating data standards, reporting requirements, and system integration; collaborates with stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure systems meet operational and compliance needs.
- Ensures effective training and user support for technology systems, data, and reporting tools to promote adoption and effective use across the District.
- Assists in the development and management of the technology budget; provides cost/benefit analysis; monitors expenditures and supports resource allocation decisions aligned with strategic priorities.
- Provides oversight and relationship management with third-party vendors and ensures adherences to approved procurement practices.
- Supervises assigned staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluation, and performance management; ensures alignment of team priorities with departmental and District goals.
- Establishes and maintains operational procedures, standards, and documentation to support consistent, efficient, and high-quality technology services.
- Prepares reports and provides updates to the Chief Technology Officer and District leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and District requirements related to technology systems, data privacy, accessibility, and records management.
Other Job Duties
- Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development, as needed or as assigned.
- Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned.
- Provides for and encourages staff participation in professional development opportunities; ensures staff receive District and department information that supports effective performance.
- Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
Office environment; experiences frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines; occasionally required to deal with distraught or angry people; may work extended hours; will need to travel to District and community sites.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, educational administration, business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred; five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in information technology, including oversight of technology operations, infrastructure, data systems, or leading teams.
Allowable Substitution
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by the Human Resources office for comparability.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISSP, AWS or similar)
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Information technology infrastructure, including wired & wireless networks, radio systems, cloud services, and enterprise applications
Technology operations, service delivery models, disaster recovery, and system administration practices
Data systems, business intelligence tools, and modern data warehousing concepts
Data governance, data privacy, and information security practices
Knowledge of the functions and operations of a large public school District or organization.
Knowledge of effective human resources issues and practices.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of client/server and institutional networking equipment and applications,
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices for managing technology-related projects.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Skill in promoting a strong customer service orientation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and promote collaborative decision making.
Ability to participate as a member of a team.
Ability to interpret and implement administrative directives and technical requirements.
Ability to lead and support teams in a complex technology environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to analyze and solve strategic and tactical problems.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Tacoma Public Schools Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, Age, Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination
Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator:
Tiffany Davis-Brantley
253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman
253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Tacoma Public Schools
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1357
Tacoma, WA 98401-1357
www.tacomaschools.org
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
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ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?
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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?
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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?
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Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in technology, educational administration, business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university? (Master's degree preferred) Please upload the transcripts to your application.
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Do you have five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience in information technology, including oversight of technology operations, infrastructure, data systems and/or leading teams? Be sure this experience is detailed in your appliction and resume including the number of staff supervised.
