Director of Technology: Oak Park Elementary School District 97

The Director of Technology provides strategic leadership and oversight for all technology and security initiatives within an organization. This role is responsible for aligning IT infrastructure and security strategies with overall business objectives. They develop and implement IT policies, manage budgets, and oversee the performance of the entire technology department. Crucially, the Director of Technology is responsible for ensuring the organization's data and systems are protected from cyber threats, developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, and staying abreast of evolving threats and vulnerabilities. They also play a key role in vendor management and negotiating contracts for IT services and equipment.
