Director of Information Technology
Ferndale Unified School District
Ferndale, CA · Posted October 19, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
More in California job market · Engineering jobs
Similar jobs
- Director - Information Technology Applications and Systems · Santa Barbara City College · Santa Barbara, CA
- MEP / Systems Manager · Clark University · Los Angeles, CA
- Technical Support Engineering Manager · Verkada · San Mateo, CA
- Senior Director, IT · Moloco · Menlo Park, CA
- Software Engineering Manager - Search · Verkada · San Mateo, CA
- Sr. IT Administrator · Illumio · Sunnyvale, CA
Engineering jobs in the rankings
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among computer and information systems managers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer and information systems managers: 16% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Technology Director plans, organizes, implements, secures, and evaluates the District’s technology systems and services. The position provides both strategic leadership and hands-on technical support for instructional and administrative technology, network and internet services, cybersecurity, student and business information systems, telecommunications, device management, data privacy, technology purchasing, and end-user support. The Technology Director works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, classified staff, students, vendors, county and state agencies, and outside service providers to ensure reliable, secure, efficient, and equitable access to technology throughout the District.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. • Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance. • Tuberculosis clearance as required by law. • Relevant professional certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Apple, cloud, virtualization, cybersecurity, or project management certifications, are desirable. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with District technology, privacy, safety, and acceptable-use requirements.
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, business information systems, or a closely related field is preferred. • Five years of progressively responsible experience in two or more information technology disciplines, such as network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity, application support, technical operations, project management, or end-user support. • Two years of lead, supervisory, project leadership, or management experience is preferred. • Experience supporting technology in a K-12 school district, public agency, or similarly complex multi-site organization is highly desirable. • Additional directly related experience and relevant industry certifications may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis, subject to District approval.