The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) champions learners with complex challenges, building individualized paths to futures filled with possibilities for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, and anxiety disorders. TQS serves just under 100 students from kindergarten through grade 12, along with a Real-World Ready program for students 1-2 years out of high school. TQS is a place where students who struggle in mainstream environments shine; students find the right-fit path forward to fulfilling their full potential.

Over the years, TQS has recognized the need to responsibly and appropriately invest in
technology, in a way that complements its student-centered, high-touch educational
program. TQS deploys MacBooks to its faculty, and iPads and Chromebooks to students
depending on the grade level. Meanwhile, classrooms have digital whiteboards and other
adaptive, assistive, and instructional technologies.

TQS seeks an IT director, a new position that will oversee and manage all IT/ IS operations,
systems, and support. The IT director is taking over from a third-party managed services
provider (MSP), which has been supporting the school for many years but will be departing
at the end of this calendar year. This is a hands-on leadership role with no direct reports,
but the school understands the need to leverage outside support for major system upgrades
and installations. The IT director will report to the CFO. The school is eager for the new IT
director to start late fall of 2024, so that a graceful handoff can occur with the outgoing MSP.
12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of The Quaker School.
Applications received by September 22 will receive priority review.

For application
instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit:
www.EdTechRecruiting.com/jobs/TQS/technology

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Deadline: September 22, 2024
Virtual Semifinal Round: Mid-to-late October
On-site Final Round: Early November
Decision Announced: Week of November 15
Start Date: December 2024
Salary: $110,000
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Systems Management

• Oversee and evaluate the deployment of all hardware and software in terms of migration, rollout, customer satisfaction, performance, and asset management. 
• Identify, suggest, and implement improvement to the application system environment, including processes, functions, and database structures.
• Administer the school’s network, servers, data storage, phone system, A/V installations, printing systems, and other IT infrastructure, and ensure that these and other technology systems are delivering a reliable service and meeting the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
• Interface with other departments to provide essential data services and report management.

Faculty, Staff, & Student Partnership

• Serve as the school’s technology project manager for upgrades and transitional initiatives, both school-wide and within specific departments.
• Design and deliver essential technology training for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Be a visible presence and hands-on support partner to ensure that requests for technology assistance are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide A/V planning and support for on-site events and meetings, some of which occur on the evenings and weekends.

Technology Leadership

• Under the direction of the CFO and in partnership with other school leaders, engage collaboratively with long-term technology planning and strategy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies in support of current, as well as future, academic and operational needs.
• Manage the technology budget and general operations of the technology program.
• Report directly to the CFO and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

Leadership & Personal Qualities

• An eagerness to step away from the office and seek out colleagues across campus, in the spirit of cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships
• Curious passion for technology, and a highly skilled problem solver
• Excellent budgeting skills with the ability to plan strategically and cost-effectively, as well as prioritize resources
• Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training
• An understanding of the unique technology needs of an independent school supporting students with complex challenges
• A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of The Quaker School at Horsham
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and access hardware in hard-to-reach spaces

Professional Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree
• Experience coordinating or managing technology projects and initiatives, preferably in an educational institution
• Experience administering data systems or enterprise applications
• Prior experience supporting IT operations, including: security, networking, backup disaster and recovery planning, risk management, or hardware deployment

About The Quaker School at Horsham

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) is a small, independent Friends school in suburban Philadelphia for students with complex learning disabilities. TQS uses research-based programs provided by compassionate professionals to enable each student with complex challenges to blossom and achieve meaningful personal, social and academic success.

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