Columbia Gorge Education Service District
Job Description
| \r\n Job Title: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Director of Technology Services \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Assignment: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Technology Services \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Reports To: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Superintendent \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Evaluated By: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Superintendent \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n FLSA Status: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Exempt / Administrative \r\n | \r\n
Wage: $126,060.00 - $131,790.00 Annually
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Director of Technology Services provides executive strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the Columbia Gorge Education Service District’s (CGESD) technology infrastructure, instructional technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise data, and regional service initiatives. Reporting directly to the Superintendent and serving as a member of the Executive Administrative Team, the Director leads the strategic use of technology to support the ESD’s mission of improving student outcomes with excellence, equity, and efficiency. The Director establishes a comprehensive, regional technology vision aligned with Local Service Plan priorities, component school districts, and contracted user needs across classrooms, offices, and schools. The position oversees department operations, directs capital replacement planning and budgeting, manages USAC E-Rate programs, and supervises Technology Department personnel. Additionally, the Director leads enterprise data governance, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection, and regional technology coordination. After-hours and emergency response duties are an expected component of exempt salaried responsibilities.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\r\nEssential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
\r\nMARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\r\nMarginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
\r\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
\r\nDirectly supervises all assigned Technology Department personnel, including IT Engineers, CyberSecurity Analysts, Database Administrators, Technology Specialists, and department support staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CGESD policies, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending hiring, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, coaching professional development, and addressing employee relations in consultation with Human Resources.
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QUALIFICATIONS
\r\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Education and Experience
\r\nPreferred Certifications & Credentials
\r\nTechnical and Executive Leadership Knowledge
\r\nStrategic, Analytical, and Communication Skills
\r\nLicenses and Clearances
\r\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS
\r\nThe physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using computer displays and keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs. Without significant risk of injury, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10–25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
\r\nPhysical Requirements Rating Scale:
\r\nN = Never (Not Present) | O = Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of time) | F = Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of time) | C = Constantly (2/3+ of time)
\r\n| \r\n Stand / Walk \r\n | \r\n\r\n F \r\n | \r\n\r\n Squat / Stoop \r\n | \r\n\r\n O \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Sit \r\n | \r\n\r\n C \r\n | \r\n\r\n Climb Stairs \r\n | \r\n\r\n O \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Drive \r\n | \r\n\r\n O \r\n | \r\n\r\n Lifting 10 lbs \r\n | \r\n\r\n F \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Single Grasping \r\n | \r\n\r\n F \r\n | \r\n\r\n Lifting 25 lbs \r\n | \r\n\r\n O \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Fine Manipulation \r\n | \r\n\r\n F \r\n | \r\n\r\n Lifting 50 lbs \r\n | \r\n\r\n O \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Computer / Display Use \r\n | \r\n\r\n C \r\n | \r\n\r\n Lifting 75+ lbs \r\n | \r\n\r\n N \r\n | \r\n
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
\r\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in standard office and education service district facilities, with frequent travel required among CGESD buildings, component school districts, regional partner sites, and state training venues. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. Irregular working hours and evening/weekend duties are common, particularly during significant network outages, critical cybersecurity incidents, or major system cutovers.
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OTHER
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting
\r\nAs a mandatory reporter under Oregon law (ORS 419b.010), you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and/or the Department of Human Services any instances of suspected child abuse. See ESD Board Policy for specific reporting protocols.
\r\nNote: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The ESD may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Board Policy.
\r\nPrepared By: KM Prepared Date: September 22, 2026
Reviewed By: DP Review Date: September 22, 2026
Approved By: Superintendent & Board Adopted Date:
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AGREEMENT
\r\nI have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my personnel file.
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