Worcester Preparatory School seeks an experienced full-time Director of Technology.

This position reports to the Head of School.

What You’ll Do

 The Director of Technology is a creative and dynamic leader charged with developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of technology for the school.   Both a big picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the Director engages with administrators, faculty and support personnel, parents and students to extend responsible and creative use of technology.

• Oversee the infrastructure of technical operations.
• Coordinate IT activities to ensure data availability and network services with as little downtime as possible.
• Oversee departmental finances, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify and recommend new technology solutions and facilitate the integration of new software, hardware and digital tools and best practices into curriculum and administrative systems.
• Manage IT staff activities.
• Oversee staff development opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of faculty and staff as it relates to integrating technology into academic programming.
• Maintain knowledge of and communicate current research findings and forecasts related to the effective use of technology within the school.
• Oversee all administrative aspects of technology programs and services within the school, including infrastructure implementation and maintenance, support of administrators, faculty, and staff in the use of hardware, equipment and management.
• Provide current, cutting-edge information to support decision-making on academic and administrative technology matters.
• Effectively allocate and manage resources to support strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Provide leadership in the purchase and acquisition of new technology and equipment while consulting with appropriate stakeholders to coordinate, evaluate and recommend and purchase new technology and equipment.
• Possess the understanding of industry-standard related practices and procedures of regulations and guidelines as they relate to the purchase and use of software (specifically copyright laws and the use of licensed equipment and materials).
• Comply with applicable school, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Respond willingly to emergency situations outside of the standard work schedule.