Director of Technology

The Technology Director is responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of all technological infrastructure, hardware, and software to support educational and administrative goals. They manage IT staff, set technology budgets, ensure data security/compliance, facilitate technology integration in curriculum, and support all employees and students in the effective use of the school’s technology assets. This is a 12-month position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining a comprehensive technology vision, including 1-to-1 computing initiatives.
• Coordinating with external providers, in particular those supporting Woodland’s network capabilities.
• Collaborating with educators to integrate technology into curricula and provide professional development on educational tools.
• Providing in-person, email, and phone support for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Documenting and training end users in the use of software including Woodland’s SIS (Blackbaud), LMS, and Google Suite.
• Managing technology budgets, purchasing, vendor contracts, and inventory.
• Creating and installing standardized images for the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of devices.
• Managing the 1:1 Middle School Chromebook program.
• Maintaining policies and procedures for managing data including learning data.
• Maintaining security measures for all systems, networks, internet, and email accounts.
• Troubleshooting and repairing Windows and Macintosh OS computer hardware, software and network issues.
• Working with administrators, teachers, and staff to create and maintain appropriate AI policies.
• Managing the overall acquisition of hardware and software and maintaining accurate inventories of equipment and licensing.
• Providing instructional support (including, but not limited to: projectors, document cameras, Apple TVs/Chromecasts, web services).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technology leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data security and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators and staff.