Director of Digital Learning & Technology
We invite you to watch our interview with Roxanne Stansbury, Head of School at Dawson, and Rich Lehrer, Director of Academic Innovation and Design, who talk about the unique and warm culture at Dawson, and the importance of this role to the entire school.
Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance. All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.
SUMMARY
Since 2000, The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain has been a beacon of New Excellence in Early Childhood through grade 8 independent school education in Southern Nevada. With a deep commitment to fostering students’ intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development, Dawson prepares the next generation of leaders and lifelong learners.
The School employs exceptional faculty and staff who spark student curiosity, celebrate discovery, and inspire deep learning. To achieve this, Dawson embraces research-based best practices and emerging trends in innovation, technology, instructional design, and information services, ensuring students have the knowledge and skills necessary for an ever-changing world.
The director of digital learning & technology provides the strategic vision, leadership, and hands-on management of Dawson’s technology systems, ensuring that academic and operational technology initiatives align with and support the School’s Mission. This role requires a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can drive innovation while maintaining the reliability and security of the School’s technology infrastructure. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the director of digital learning & technology plays a critical role in shaping and executing the School’s strategic technology goals. This individual is responsible for evaluating and implementing new technologies, ensuring a seamless digital experience for faculty, staff, and students, and developing sustainable practices for the long-term success of Dawson’s technology ecosystem.
Dawson prides itself on its modern learning environment, which is supported by a robust 1:1 laptop program and a suite of integrated digital platforms, including Finalsite for the school website, Canvas as the learning management system, and Blackbaud as the student information system. The School seeks a leader who further enhances these systems and provides innovative, user-friendly solutions that enrich teaching and learning experiences. This position requires a highly communicative, relationship-driven, and customer-service-focused leader who values collaboration and is committed to fostering a culture of digital fluency and responsible technology use throughout the community.
The director of digital learning & technology oversees two system administrators and two media specialists/librarians. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with two educational technology integrators who report to the director of academic innovation & design to ensure the seamless integration of instructional technology in classrooms. Together, these teams will continue to advance the School’s technology infrastructure and digital learning initiatives. Dawson seeks to have the director of digital learning & technology in place by July 1, 2025.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Deadline: March 28, 2025
Remote Semifinal Round: Week of April 14
On-site Final Round: Week of April 28
Decision Announced: May 5, 2025
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
We invite you to watch our interview with Roxanne Stansbury, Head of School at Dawson, and Rich Lehrer, Director of Academic Innovation and Design, who talk about the unique and warm culture at Dawson, and the importance of this role to the entire school.
How to Apply
- If you have not done so already, download the opportunity statement above.
- Prepare your application materials, which are described on the last page of the opportunity statement.
- If you have never logged into our application portal before, you will need to create an account first.
- Come back to this page and select Login to Apply--or you can apply directly from your dashboard after logging in.
- Complete and upload your application. If you prefer, you can save it as a draft and log back in later to finalize it.
- Applications submitted by March 28 will receive priority review.