Director of Technology in New York, NY for The Buckley School in the City of New York

The Buckley School, an all-boys K-8 + Academy Year school, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is currently seeking a dynamic Director of Technology to join the Buckley community. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

Leadership

• Supervise the technology team.
• Lead ongoing conversations and organizational commitment to a strategic vision for technology and strategic planning implications.
• Pursue, develop and share best practices in technology in education and be an engaged and dynamic member of local and national educational technology communities.
• Inspire the technology team and the broader Buckley community to model best practices in innovation, digital citizenship, technology integration, and responsible use of current and emerging technologies.
• Lead parent tech committee, host technology-related events for parents and continue developing strong partnerships with all community stakeholders.
• Partner with division directors and department chairs to collaboratively design intentional, strategic and thoughtful use of technology in the classroom and in all school operations.
• Serve as thought leader and continue partnerships in the field 
• Lead responses to technology-related opportunities and responsibilities presented in the strategic planning process.

Educational Technology and IT 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide senior academic leaders on strategic and operational decisions involving instructional technology hardware and software, curriculum and professional and operational implications.
• Teach lessons and classes in computer science and digital citizenship. 
• Oversee relationship with Managed Services Partner and other vendors to ensure infrastructure efficiencies and security.
• Ensure the successful administration and delivery of IT services, including: network, hardware and software deployment, data administration, and security. 
• Ensure that all members of the community receive sufficient training and support.
• Plan and oversee enterprise projects including new infrastructure needs. 
• Ensure student, faculty and staff devices are procured, deployed and managed efficiently and appropriately.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Professional Qualifications & Personal Qualities

The Buckley School is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Visionary leadership aligned with the needs of a dynamic and diverse faculty and staff. 
• Experience as a hands-on instructional technology integrator, and as a coordinator or director of an educational organization’s instructional technology program. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement, though a graduate degree in instructional technology, information systems, or related field is highly desirable. 
• Experience as a supervisor and organizational leader, including: direct personnel management, project management, staff development and training, and committee leadership. 
• Experience proposing, piloting, and iterating through strategic projects in the areas of technology integration and instructional design. 
• Experience teaching classes in an elementary or middle school educational setting. 
• A passion for educational technology, instructional design, pedagogical innovation, and professional growth, and a capacity to instill that passion in others. 
• Excellent relational and communication skills. 
• A collaborative, cooperative, and patient mindset. 
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and access hardware in hard-to-reach spaces. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@buckleyschool.org. Please put “Director of Technology” in the subject line. 

A meaningful cover letter is required to apply which should detail how your relevant skills and experience align with the job requirements, specific examples of accomplishments that demonstrate your abilities, and highlight any unique skills that will make you stand out as the best candidate for the job. No calls please. 

The Buckley School is an equal opportunity employer. Buckley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  The Buckley School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.