Director of Technology

The Carey School, a Pre-K to 5 independent school in San Mateo, California seeks an experienced professional for a Director of Technology position. The Director is responsible for the overall planning, organization, integration, implementation, and maintenance of all school IT functions. Job duties for the Director of Technology include: developing a strategic and long-range technology plan for the school; identifying, evaluating, and recommending new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses or to improve the current infrastructure; assisting in the deployment and integration of age/grade appropriate technology applications across the school. General Responsibilities: • Contributes to and follows the administrative team agenda. • Provide leadership, vision, and day-to-day management of the IT department. • Promote and sustain the use of educational technology and back office administrative technologies. • Network with local, regional, and national technology associations. • Supervise IT department and associated personnel. Strategic Planning and Implementation: • Develop a strategic and long-range technology plan for the school. • Identify, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses or to improve the current infrastructure. • Develop and manage the school’s computer/device operating and IT budget. • Manage vendor relations, procurement, installation, and implementation of information systems. • Ensure the coordination, security, and efficiency of network infrastructure. • Develop and maintain the school’s databases (InResonance Filemaker Pro) and internal and external networks, including externally hosted website. • Remain current on new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training, and maintenance. • Manage IT inventory of all school-owned or leased equipment. • Assist with maintenance and support for all IT support requests. • Assess and respond to IT needs as voiced by faculty, administration, and staff. • Plan and supervise internal and external training of the school’s staff. Educational and Informational Technology: • Spearhead technology initiatives that support teaching and learning. • Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies, remaining mindful of maintaining the school’s academic mission. • Assist in the deployment and integration of age/grade appropriate technology applications across the school. Qualifications: • Demonstrated knowledge of technology hardware (including virtual server environment), software (UNIX and LINUX), related web-¬based tools, VOIP, open source firewall, and general network development and management. • Strong interpersonal skills and clear written and verbal communication. Interested applicants should send a cover letter that addresses your ability to fulfill the above job qualifications and a resume to jobs@careyschool.org. Contact Hiring Managerjobs@careyschool.org