Director of Technology

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership. At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness. Who We Are: United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is a high-performing network of seven public charter high schools serving approximately 2,000 students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Our schools consistently exceed state graduation benchmarks and outperform New York State averages on Regent’s exams while serving students from historically underserved communities. At UCHS, we are a learning organization grounded in people, purpose, and progress. We care deeply, think critically, stay curious, communicate with purpose, and learn better together. Our mission is to ensure that all students—regardless of academic background—graduate prepared for college, career, and a 21st-century economy. Core Values in Action: We Care Deeply About People We Never Stop Learning We Think Critically and Act Thoughtfully We Stay Curious and Embrace New Ideas We Learn Better When We Learn Together We Communicate with Purpose The Opportunity: UCHS is seeking a Director of Technology to lead and strengthen the technology systems that power our schools. This is a network leadership role responsible for technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, application development, data integration, and technology-enabled operations across our seven schools and Central Office. The Director of Technology will serve as a strategic partner and hands‑on systems leader, working closely with school and Central Office teams to ensure technology reliably supports instruction, student services, enrollment, finance, human resources, operations, and communications. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with a builder mindset—setting standards, solving problems, documenting systems, managing vendors, and creating sustainable tools and processes. Technology Infrastructure, Security & Systems Administration Own network-wide technology strategy, infrastructure standards, cybersecurity practices, access governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Administer systems access and account lifecycle management, including UCHS Drive, UCHS HR access, deactivations, permissions, Google Groups, Google Organizational Units, alumni processing, and license management. Lead E-Rate administration and planning, including portal access, documentation, current applications, and future-cycle planning. Oversee device management and inventory across JAMF, Apple School Manager (ASM), Google Admin, Datto, and related tools. Administer and monitor Meraki, the Central Office server environment, Keeper, iWise, and other core infrastructure tools. Manage technology vendors and platforms, including Verizon, Lightpath, Optimum, Spectrum, Absolute, STOP, and other connectivity, security, hardware, and software partners. Lead application approval and Education Law 2‑d compliance processes and maintain appropriate privacy, security, and data‑governance controls. Programming, Automation & Application Development Design, build, maintain, and improve internal applications, dashboards, scripts, integrations, and workflow automations that reduce manual work and improve data quality. Own or support Staff PRS and RED staff/student account provisioning systems, including SOPs, backend functionality, integrations, and continuity documentation. Maintain and improve network intranet functionality and related internal web tools. Develop and maintain operational automations, including attendance‑letter and suspension‑letter workflows. Document source code, architecture, APIs, databases, dependencies, access pathways, deployment steps, and maintenance requirements to reduce single‑person dependency. Finance, HR & Operations Technology Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to administer and improve technology‑enabled business processes while maintaining clear functional ownership. Support Finance tools and workflows including vendor adds, Nexus, Spend Center, Vendor Tracker, the Budget Tool, Per Session, Stripe, Zeffy, the Census Tool, purchasing platforms, SAM.gov/UEI/CAGE administration, and related reporting or approval processes. Support HR technology including the Dashboard Webapp, Census Tools, Offer Letter and Offer Request workflows, CLA/compensation‑analysis tools, TeachBoost, HR Drive, HR Intranet, personnel‑file structures, and personnel sheets. Oversee technology components of onboarding/offboarding, account provisioning, access changes, and timely deactivation. Maintain appropriate segregation of duties, confidentiality, access controls, documentation, and handoffs across finance‑and HR‑related systems. School Systems & Instructional Technology Leadership Serve as the senior technology partner to school leaders, operations teams, academic leaders, teachers, and Central Office. Provide leadership and continuity for PowerSchool, Naviance, Clever, OTUS, Brisk, Google Classroom, and related academic/student platforms in partnership with designated functional owners. Ensure platform integrations, rostering, account provisioning, permissions, and data flows function accurately throughout the school‑year lifecycle. Lead implementation, training, adoption, troubleshooting, and change management for technology initiatives. Understand the operational rhythm of K‑12 schools—enrollment, attendance, scheduling, student services, testing, instruction, and family‑facing processes—and ensure technology supports those functions effectively. Marketing, Website, Enrollment & Vendor Leadership Partner with Marketing, Communications, Enrollment, and school teams on website platforms, Constant Contact, SchoolMint, digital communications, recruitment, and family‑engagement technology. Provide technology and data support for lottery processes and associated audit requirements. Manage technology vendors and external partners from implementation through escalation, renewals, access, service quality, and knowledge transfer. Maintain a current inventory of systems, vendors, administrative owners, credentials/access pathways, contracts/renewals, integrations, and dependencies. Build redundancy and institutional knowledge so critical systems and processes can be transferred effectively during staffing or vendor transitions. Qualifications The candidate for this role will be strategic, school-centered, and highly resourceful. You think in systems, communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, and are equally comfortable setting direction and working hands‑on to solve complex problems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in technology, information systems, computer science, education, business, or a related field required; equivalent highly relevant experience may be considered. Master’s degree or advanced technical credentials preferred. New York State School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL) certification preferred. Skills & Competencies: 7+ years of progressively responsible technology, systems, data, or technology‑enabled operations experience, including meaningful leadership responsibility. Prior K‑12 school or school‑network leadership experience with direct accountability for school‑based technology, student systems, operations, instruction, or organizational outcomes. Demonstrated experience with Google Workspace/Admin, cloud‑based enterprise systems, identity/access environments, integrations, and technology vendors. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, or meaningfully manage applications, web tools, automations, dashboards, scripts, APIs, databases, or integrated workflows. Strong cybersecurity, data privacy, project‑management, change‑management, documentation, and vendor‑management capabilities. Excellent judgment and communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues for educators, executives, Finance/HR teams, vendors, and other nontechnical stakeholders. Experience in a multi‑school charter network, public school district, or similarly complex K‑12 organization strongly preferred. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Health, dental, vision insurance FSA/HSA 8% employer 403(b) contribution Professional development opportunities Work Environment: Hybrid network role with travel to all seven campuses as needed Occasional evening or weekend availability during critical technology, implementation, or school‑cycle periods Cross‑functional partnership with school leaders and Central Office teams across Academics, Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing/Communications, and Enrollment Equal Opportunity: UCHS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diverse communities we serve and from those historically underrepresented in leadership roles. A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr