Director of Technology

St. George Episcopal School is an independent Episcopal day school with a vision to empower servant leaders with wisdom, courage, faith, and love to make a positive impact locally and globally. St. George provides an exceptional academic, physical, creative, and spiritual development for students in an inclusive Christian community. We seek to cultivate love, curiosity, and respect for God, self, and others. St. George serves approximately 530 students from early childhood through 8th grade. We have three sections of most grade levels, with an average class size ranging from 18-20. 

St. George Episcopal School focuses on developing a community that nurtures the whole child and equips each child with the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in the world. Our curriculum is integrated and aligned in a way that infuses the best of traditional and innovative research based learning practices. We seek to develop student inquiry, critical thinking, dialogue, and collaboration, so they are prepared for success in premier high school programs in San Antonio and around the country. Our program has multiple opportunities in athletics, fine arts, and community service which compliment our academic program and offer leadership opportunities and nurtures each student. We are grounded in our Episcopal Identity and celebrate each person as a unique child of God with many gifts and talents to offer. 

The Director of Technology is responsible for leading and supporting the effective implementation of technology across campus and throughout our academic program. 

The Director of Technology reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Administrative Team. This person will work closely with other Admin team members, as well as other educators and staff members. This position will work closely with parents and other community members as well. 

The Director of Technology is responsible for:

• Managing, troubleshooting, supporting and maintaining the technological resources, equipment, and infrastructure across campus

• Develops expertise in the school management software system

• Assists teachers with implementation of technology in the classroom

• Ensures network, system, and data availability through preventative maintenance and upgrades

• Ensures data backup and recovery systems are in place

• Recommends and coordinates technology purchases

• Provides technical support to staff and students

• Researches, prepares, and delivers technology instruction to students as assigned, 

• Evaluates and implements new products, technologies, and services

• Works with other members of the administration to develop and implement technology plans for the school

• Maintains integration of the school’s database with the emergency notification system

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field

• Experience the implementation and integration of educational technologies

• Experience in an independent school environment a plus 

• Strong communication and organizational skills 

• An understanding of and experience with educational technology skills, resources, and projects, including Google for Education, robotics, coding, and design

• Experience with databases and database management

• Strong background in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C++

• Ability to troubleshoot Windows, Chromebook, iPads, printers, and other peripherals

• Ability to work in the school’s database system

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive subjects and situations with tact, kindness, and professionalism

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and collegially 

• Willingness to invest in the life of the school community

• Demonstrated high ethical and professional standards

• Sense of humor and a positive attitude