Director of Informational Technology and Innovation

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is Seeking a Director of Informational Technology and Innovation the 2025-2026 School Year

General Responsibilities

• The Director is a creative and dynamic leader charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of technology for the district. They will facilitate the integration of digital tools and best practices into curriculum and administrative systems. Both a big picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the Director engages with administrators, educators and support personnel, parents and students to extend responsible and creative use of technology.
• The Director must be a strategic thinker with strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, and the enthusiasm and credibility to create and sustain instructional momentum in the appropriate use of technology in the district’s curriculum and instruction.
• The Director oversees the district’s technology department, guides, supports, mentors, monitors and evaluates technology team members to ensure that each of them serves as a strong leader and creates an environment of shared knowledge and purpose among the technology team.
• The Director oversees staff development opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of staff as it relates to integrating technology into academic programming.
  
  

The Director must clearly define the mission of the technology department to ensure all members are unified toward a common goal. The Director works with educational and other school administrators to ensure that the technology program and services meets educational needs as well as communication needs of the schools and programs. The Director also works with other Cabinet and district-level administrators.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALING

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, education or related field
• Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) Required
• Master’s degree in Educational Administration preferred
• Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) Administrative or Type 75 preferred
• Technology Specialist endorsement preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience working in IT operations
• Minimum three years’ experience overseeing IT teams and projects
• Experience working for or with educational institutions
• Certifications and continuing education preferred
• Candidates will be considered who have Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in education along with coursework and/or training in information technology, information systems, computer science or related fields as well as coursework and/or training in organizational leadership/management.
  
  

Application Process: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted on line at www.d41.org. Required materials include:

• completed application
• letter of interest
• resume
• three current letters of recommendation from past or present supervisors
  
  

Employment Expectations: All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. Administrators employed by the Board of Education are subject to applicable state and federal laws and regulations and the policies and procedures of the Board of Education. All aforementioned may be amended or modified from time-to-time.