Director of Technology

Position Overview: This position is a direct report of the business office, and works closely with the Head of School and Elementary and Middle School Division Heads. The Director of Technology will provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the school wide technology program. This person will implement technology solutions that support and improve the school’s existing processes. The Director of Technology will provide leadership and day-today management for the technology department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the school’s short and long-term technology plans.

• In partnership with the business office and senior leadership team, develop technology operating and capital budgets, allocate resources and determine project schedules.

• Develop and implement technology infrastructure and software strategies.

• Develop and implement a professional development plan for faculty and staff relative to the integration of technology into their work.

• Provide a big-picture perspective while supporting and encouraging new initiatives throughout the school, both programmatically and administratively.

• Serve as a source of information on trends, research, applications, and best practices in the field of technology in schools.

• Formulate technology departmental procedures.

• Administer the 1:1 program in collaboration with division heads.

• Schedule one-on-one meetings with faculty/staff for new hire technology setups, replacement equipment, on-boarding and off-boarding.

• Work between both campuses and admin offices for technology support.

• Manage technology budget and purchase requests for elementary and middle school campuses in partnership with the business office.

• Support requests for classrooms, such as troubleshooting projectors or audio issues.

• Managing and maintaining the Google infrastructure.

• Conduct needs assessments to recommend new products, vendors, and services.

• Focus on integration of technology into instructional curriculum and programs school-wide.

• Maintenance of Audio and Video equipment used for presentations, student performances, and communications with constituents.

• Technology support for evening and weekend events as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• 5+ years of experience working in a related field with progressive level of responsibilities; experience managing a team a plus.

• Possess strong technical skills, knowledge of teaching and instructional design with technology, experience with project management and managing vendors, and a service-oriented approach

• A commitment to the mission and educational philosophy of the school.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and families.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication.

• Must be detail-oriented and possess a self-motivated curiosity.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn quickly and independently.