Technology Director

Woodland School•Portola Valley, CA

6h•$145,000 - $175,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of three years experience in a similar role.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in management information systems, education, or related field
Proficiency in Blackbaud -Woodland’s student information system.
Knowledge of learning management systems such as Schoology.
Attention to detail.
Growth mindset.
Troubleshooting and/or managing the repair of Mac OS devices.
Familiarity with imaging tools for deployment and upgrades.
Administer user and mailbox accounts in Google Suite.
Supporting Google apps, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Understanding of educational environments and the ability to meet technology needs specific to educators and students.
Appreciation for students ages 5-14, and a willingness to participate fully in a school community.
Strong customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
Experience supervising others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technology integration and the use of ed-tech applications in a K-8 setting.
Knowledge of networking and network services.
Ability to manage and query large stores of data.
Knowledge and expertise to give strategic guidance to a school as it relates to IT infrastructure and assets.

Responsibilities

Implement, and maintain a comprehensive technology vision, including 1-to-1 computing initiatives.
Coordinate with external providers, in particular those supporting Woodland’s network capabilities.
Collaborate with educators to integrate technology into curricula and provide professional development on educational tools.
Provide in-person, email, and phone support for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Document and train end users in the use of software including Woodland’s SIS (Blackbaud), LMS, and Google Suite.
Manage technology budgets, purchasing, vendor contracts, and inventory.
Create and install standardized images for the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of devices.
Manage 1:1 Middle School Chromebook program.
Maintain policies and procedures for managing data including learning data.
Maintain security measures for all systems, networks, internet, and email accounts.
Troubleshoot and repair Windows and Macintosh OS computer hardware, software and network issues.
Work with administrators, teachers, and staff to create and maintain appropriate AI policies.
Manage the overall acquisition of hardware and software and maintain accurate inventories of equipment and licensing.
Provide instructional support (including, but not limited to: projectors, document cameras, Apple TVs/Chromecasts, web services).
Maintain documentation for network, user applications, and software.
Maintain working relationships with all vendors and be up-to-date on system changes and procedures.
Recruit, supervise, and mentor IT support personnel.
Troubleshoot other systems as needed for Voice-over-IP (VOIP) phone system, Visiplex bell system, security cameras, etc.
Learn new techniques to improve IT processes.
Conduct standard school duties (e.g., supervising recess and lunch periods).