Director of Technology

Berkshire School seeks a Director of Information Technology to provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning for all aspects of educational and information technology as it relates to the mission and operation of the school.  They will assume overall responsibility for the school’s technology infrastructure and its efficient and effective use to support teaching, learning and daily operations.  The Director of Information Technology will lead a talented and dedicated team of IT experts and will serve as a key strategic partner for faculty, staff, administration, parents and the board.  The ideal candidate has both education and leadership experience as well as technology skill, and understands and is able to communicate both the how and the why of technology in an innovative, 21st century school environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain high-level understanding of the day-to-day operation and goals of all functional areas of the school as well as the mission and goals of the school as a whole.

• Advise school officers in selecting technologies that will best contribute to the fulfillment of the school’s short and long-term goals, and assist other school leaders in understanding and evaluating the role of information technology at Berkshire.

• Establish relationships and collaborate with directors of departments (Advancement, Admission, Business, Registrar, Library etc.) to identify needs in their areas and help define strategic direction.

• Research technologies and trends in technology use in secondary and post-secondary educational institutions that support teaching, learning, and operations.

• Lead the development and maintenance of a multi-year technology plan.

• Direct IT department staff, vendors, and consultants in implementing and supporting selected technologies, and mediate contracts for cloud-based and contracted services.

• Develop plans and budgets for information and network infrastructure systems and their integration into academic and operational activities.

• Develop, communicate, and enforce technology guidelines and curriculums that encourage safe and responsible use.

• Coordinate and/or conduct training for the school community on new and existing technologies

• Coordinate ongoing technology maintenance and support activities.

• Develop and maintain department operational and capital budgets.

• Provide organizational leadership and direction for department staff and direct hiring, scheduling, staff development, performance evaluation and department operations.

• Function as an educational and technical leader and provide high-level operational support for department staff as well as hands-on systems, network, and end-user support services when needed.

• Report to the Head of School