Director of Technology

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by the Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas looking to find their next Director of Technology.

Thaden School seeks an innovative, collaborative, and highly visible Director of Technology to lead

all aspects of the school's technology program. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of

Technology serves as the strategic leader for educational technology, information systems,

cybersecurity, technology operations, and innovation initiatives across the school.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology vision aligned with the school's mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership in the thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and innovation programs.
• Establish and promote best practices in technology planning, governance, security, data management, and instructional technology.
• Partner with faculty and academic leaders to enhance teaching and learning through effective use of technology.
• Support classroom technology integration and instructional innovation.
• Provide leadership and guidance around digital literacy, digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible technology use.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to support and strengthen computer science, robotics, maker, and innovation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and trustees.
• Communicate technology initiatives clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support community understanding of technology, digital wellness, cybersecurity, and emerging trends.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree (preferred) or bachelor's degree in computer science or technology.
• Experience in computer information systems, systems administration, systems engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to manage and lead a diverse, lean technology team through the unique challenges presented by a school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with all levels within an organization, especially within the culture of an educational institution.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and drive to meet organizational and department objectives.
• Knowledge of classroom technology, including interactive whiteboards, interactive projectors, clickers, document cameras, sound systems, cameras, etc. a strong plus.
• Experience and interest in teaching and working with students and faculty colleagues.
• Knowledge of 21st century learning principles and teaching techniques that use technology.
• Basic understanding of most technological protocols, command line interface, scripting, and programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting all types of technology in a networked environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing a large budget, procuring equipment in bulk, and negotiating with vendors.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Skills, talents, and flexibility for contributing to the independent school community in additional capacities.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

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