Director of Instructional Technology and Information Systems
SUMMARY
In the heart of San Diego is a nationally acclaimed independent school brimming with energy, determination, and vision. Each day, over 1,300 students from JK through grade 12, along with hundreds of faculty and staff, arrive at one of the two outstanding and iconic campuses of Francis Parker School, which was founded in 1912. The historic Mission Hills Campus houses the lower school division, while the recently remodeled Linda Vista Campus contains the middle and upper school divisions that feature some amazing new facilities.
The director of instructional technology and information systems reports to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives. The director serves as an active and full member of the Parker Leadership Team, which currently is a twelve-person body of school-wide administrators led by the head of school. The technology department has eight members: the director of instructional technology and information systems, whose purview and responsibility includes all aspects of technology, and seven dedicated professionals with specific areas of focus, all of whom report to the director. The next director can rest assured that the department already has an excellent plan in place for this summer, so that technology infrastructure, hardware, and systems will be ready for opening days. Parker would ideally welcome its next technology director on or around July 1, but school leaders will be pragmatic and patient if an out-of-town relocation requires a slightly later start date. If this opportunity speaks to you, Parker encourages you to submit your application materials by the April 20 priority deadline.
12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Francis Parker School. Applications received by April 20th will receive priority review. For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit:
www.EdTechRecruiting.com/jobs/Parker/technology
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Deadline: April 20, 2025
Remote Semifinal Round: Weeks of May 5 & May 12
On-site Final Round: Week of May 19
Decision Announced: May 31, 2025
Start Date: Summer 2025
Salary Range: $180,000–$210,000
Reports To: Assistant Head of School for JK-12 Strategic Initiatives
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Technology Strategy
Lead the implementation of instructional technologies, information systems, and data management that are aligned to the school’s overall strategic plan, values, culture, and individual departmental needs.
Oversee the implementation of technology strategy and integration of the curricular arc into core disciplines and other parts of the school’s curriculum.
Inspire the technology team and the faculty community to model and support best practices in innovation, technology integration, and instructional design.
Establish and maintain local, regional, and national connections to support the strategic goals of the school’s technology program.
Instructional Technology
Evaluate emerging technology and assessment tools and guide senior academic leaders on strategic and operational decisions involving instructional technology hardware, software, and programs.
Design, deliver, and oversee professional development and growth experiences for faculty and staff in areas of technology integration and instructional design.
Information Systems
Oversee the performance, maintenance, and integrity of the school’s enterprise data / systems environment, in areas including: student information, learning management, content management, financial, health, summer operations, and advancement.
Serve as the school’s primary project manager for enterprise-wide data transitions, and evaluate potential data systems to support various operational and academic departments.
Identify and implement opportunities for connecting and consolidating data systems, to ensure datasets are current, reporting is reliable, and redundancies are minimized.
General Leadership
Oversee the hiring, supervision, evaluation and growth of all members of the technology department, which includes three instructional technology coordinators and four operational staff in support of A/V, help desk, IT systems, and data management.
In partnership with the assistant head of school for finance and operations, coordinate and interface with the external technology solutions provider, which maintains and supports the network backbone and core IT infrastructure.
Report to the assistant head of school for JK-12 strategic initiatives and serve as an active member of the Parker Leadership Team.
Manage the departmental budget and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES
Professional Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement, though a graduate degree is highly desirable
Director-level experience with departmental leadership, staff supervision and evaluation, change management, and goal setting
Experience leading workshops, trainings, projects, and new initiatives related to technology integration that are aligned with an organization’s strategic objectives
Experience managing, administering, implementing, and deprecating large data systems and enterprise applications
Training or teaching experience, preferably in a JK-12 school, and a track record of successfully leveraging technology to improve instruction and learning outcomes
Immersion in diversity work — both in training and in implementation — and a commitment to fostering culturally competent and inclusive learning environments
Leadership and Personal Qualities
An enterprise approach to technology management that supports individual needs within a scalable framework for a large department at a large K-12 school
An ability to build consensus among diverse groups, facilitate critical discussions within large groups, and instill confidence in colleagues during times of transition
A thoughtful approach to team building, leadership development, and staff growth
Inspirational and diplomatic leadership sensitive to the needs of a diverse faculty
A collaborative, cooperative, empathetic, collegial, innovative, and patient mindset
Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training
An understanding of the diverse technology needs and organizational complexities of a large, high-achieving, multidivisional, and independent school
A commitment to the mission and values of Parker
Confidence and humility, together with a sense of humor and warm personality
TO APPLY
For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.
