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Director of Technology & Innovation

Position: Payson Unified District Technology and Innovation - Payson, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838494
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION DRAFT - PRELIMINARY COPY

DEPARTMENT: Technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred or equivalent experience in administration of a comprehensive Information Systems Technology department.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Minimum of ten years experience, and extensive knowledge of network and systems infrastructure, computers, operating systems, servers, applications, topology and other computer related network peripherals, within an enterprise or education institutional environment.
• Minimum of ten years experience & extensive knowledge of change management, educational and innovative technologies, technology integration, curriculum, instruction and pedagogy.
• Cisco, Microsoft, and/or Google certified and/or VMWare certifications preferred.
• Experience in instructional design, particularly in a digital environment, and documentation.
• Experience designing engineered technical processes & documentation.
• Minimum of ten years experience as a manager/supervisor in an educational IT organization.
• Demonstrated expertise for strategic and tactical process management.
• Troubleshooting skills at the highest level.
• Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Goal

The Director of Technology and Innovation (DTI) manages resources within the Technology department in supporting district objectives, and is responsible for the overall planning, organization, execution and support of all educational technology, innovation, and strategic functions within the District.

Performance Responsibilities

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Create and maintain a customer-centered service and support, and lead the effort for continuous improvement in this area.
• Foster good morale, team spirit, and dedication to the goals of the ITS strategic plan among staff members.
• Develop, enhance and manage highly effective, reliable, and secure infrastructure and systems to support student achievement, instructional and administrative functions.
• Promote and support the utilization of technology and information systems to create business and instructional efficiencies and make data based decisions.
• Design and support collaborative and communicative learning and work environments.
• Promote and facilitate the effective integration of technology to create an educational environment where students and staff have ubiquitous access to relevant and innovative technologies for teaching and learning.
• Work collaboratively to develop a District Technology Plan that aligns with the PUSD Strategic Plan.
• Perform E-rate application process.
• Responsible for all technology purchases, utilizing procurement guidelines.
• Lead the development and deployment of systems to measure and assess ITS performance and productivity.
• Manage ITS' budget, hiring, contracts, and partnerships.
• Design, maintain and execute a fair and effective staff performance evaluation process.
• Support the Network & Systems Administrator and staff of Technology Infrastructure, Systems and Support Teams the execution of its goals and strategies.
• Support the ITS Communications Team in developing and managing its marketing and communications goals and strategies.
• Support the SIS Team in the execution of its goals and strategies.
• Support the EdTech Team in designing, creating and executing valuable learning experiences for faculty and staff they support efficient work and robust teaching and learning experiences.
• Provide training and direction to IT staff. Evaluate as required.
• Supervise the development of support documentation.
• Participate in weekly administrative meetings.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures regarding academic software and hardware, reporting, database access, copyright and license compliance, backups, system security, project plans, and status reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operation and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• Knowledge of theories and practices of instructional design and technology is required.
• Demonstrated competence in developing innovative instructional technology projects is required.
• History of managing and supervising complex ITS operations within established timelines is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Arizona Statutes relating to education, preferred.
• Industry and technology related changes affecting any responsibilities associated with this position.

Skill and Ability to:

• Analyze and problem solve. Promote best practices. Execute strategies that support efficiencies and overall District effectiveness.
• Provide effective professional leadership.
• Create effective relationships with District staff, vendors and the community.
• Calmly perform during high stress situations, ability to organize and multitask, and make decisions as appropriate.
• Work with all facets of technology and educational technologies at all grade levels.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Meet deadlines, with quality results.
• Provide excellent customer interaction/support.
• Manage/Supervise additional resources.
• Develop departmental budget.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to work around moving mechanical parts and electrical current.

Supervises

Network & System Administrator, Technology Specialists I & II, STEAM Paraprofessional, Communications Office Technician.

Reports To

Superintendent

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with the provision of Governing Board policy for evaluation of administrative personnel.

Terms of Employment

12 Months

Salary

Salary for the position is set according to the Administrative Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

26/27 Administrator Salary Schedule

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Type

Full-Time

Contact Information

• Christine DeCarlo Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone: 9284742070
• Email: hr@pusd10.org