Job Title AGSD Technology Director

Reports To Superintendent

Supervises Technology Assistants

FLSA Status Start Date: 6/1/2026, Full-time; 260 days/year/On Call

Category Classified Exempt/ District Wide

Position Summary

The Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technology systems across the school district. This role ensures reliable, secure, and innovative technology services that support teaching, learning, and administrative functions. The Director aligns IT initiatives with district goals, manages resources effectively, and promotes the effective integration of technology in education.

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a district-wide technology plan aligned with educational and operational goals

• Advise district leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities and establish and enforce cybersecurity policies and best practices

• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of all IT systems

• Manage telecommunications and internet services across all district sites

• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., FERPA, CIPA)

• Monitor systems for threats and lead incident response efforts

• Direct IT support services, including help desk and field support teams

• Oversee deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle of district devices and software

• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues

• Develop and manage the IT budget

• Oversee purchasing, vendor selection, and contract negotiations

• Identify and secure funding opportunities, including grants (e.g., E-Rate)

• Collaborate with curriculum and instructional staff to support effective use of technology in classrooms

• Oversee learning management systems and instructional software and promote digital literacy and innovation among staff and students

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate IT personnel and provide leadership, training, and professional development opportunities

• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards by ensuring  accessibility compliance (e.g., ADA) and equitable access to technology

• Maintain documentation and support audit processes

• Communicate technology initiatives and updates to district leadership, staff, and community

• Present reports and recommendations to the school board

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Other duties as assigned.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions, and to perform any other job-related duties as required by authorized personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree (MBA or IT Management) is preferred.

• Experience: Several years of IT experience with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred. 

• Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), CISSP (Security), or ITIL Foundation

• Experience in K–12 education or public sector preferred

Essential Functions of an AGSD employee:

Reasoning Ability: Ability to reason, communicate effectively, remember, problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret & follow instructions in written, digital, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of a classroom teacher, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk about the classroom, and school facility, the employee may occasionally need to push equipment carts or lift boxes up to 40 lbs.  The employee must be able to use their hands to finger or feel objects, tools, controls, and to be able to reach with hands and arms. They will occasionally be required to climb or balance. They will have to work in environments where temperatures may be 90 degrees or more or -40 degrees or colder. The employee must be able to speak, hear, and see well enough to perform their job responsibilities and communicate effectively without reliance on the assistance of another individual. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and ability to adjust focus, see at a distance, have peripheral vision and depth perception. 

Dispositions of a professional:  AGSD Program Directors will possess the disposition of a professional educator, manifested as a positive attitude about people in general, and specifically about the profession of teaching. Such a disposition will indicate that the Director views their profession with a sense of mission and service and strives to position themselves as both reflective and visionary in their chosen field. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from supervisor(s), and to interact positively and professionally with the public, peers, and other staff.

Alaska Gateway School District  is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, classified application, and resume to: Aubrielle Champagne at District Office, PO Box 226, Tok, Ak 99780 Phone: (907) 883-5151 or email: achampagne@agsd.us Applications are available at the District Office and the website -agsd.us 

Please note incomplete applications will not be considered. The position is open until filled.