Director of Technology

ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado independent schools. Supervisor: Senior Director of Operations/Head of School Visa Eligibility: Not eligible International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website . Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission: ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Operations and Head of School and serving on the leadership team, the Director of Technology leads a small, high-touch team with two direct reports — an Assistant Director of Technology, who anchors infrastructure, systems, and support, and a Technology Integrationist who anchors educational technology and classroom integration. The Director also partners closely with the Registrar on student data, records, and reporting, and manages various vendors. This structure lets the Director balance enterprise IT and educational technology while leaning into a strategic role in planning and oversight. Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for! Develop and implement a forward-looking, multi-year technology roadmap aligned with the school’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Serve as a member of the leadership team, report directly to the Head of School and Director of Operations, and communicate technology risks, investments, and progress to leadership and — as needed — the Board of Trustees. Establish technology policies, standards, and governance that ensure consistency, reliability, and accountability across divisions, departments, and campuses. Develop and manage technology operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and a clear view of total cost of ownership. Partner with academic leadership and faculty to integrate technology that advances inquiry-based, language immersion, IB-aligned instruction across PYP, MYP, and DP, and across four languages of instruction. Support educational-technology selection, training, and adoption that strengthens — never distracts from — multilingual, immersive teaching and learning. Ensure equitable, age-appropriate, developmentally sound technology practices from Early Childhood through High School, including device programs and digital citizenship. Serve as a thought partner on emerging trends, especially artificial intelligence, guiding the school in responsible-use policy and practice for a child-centered environment. Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing technology team, supporting professional growth through a collaborative, service-oriented leadership approach. Architect, deploy, and maintain the network, hardware, software, and core infrastructure (including APIs and middleware) across both campuses, owning day-to-day operations as well as long-term performance, reliability, security, and scalability. Administer and improve the applications portfolio (SIS, admissions CRM, advancement, finance, HRIS, learning platforms) — configuring systems, building and maintaining API integrations and data flows between platforms, and prioritizing enhancements based on impact and risk. Roll up your sleeves to provide responsive, high-touch, frontline support, resolving issues directly so that faculty, staff, and families can teach, work, and engage with confidence. Own the school’s cybersecurity strategy: risk assessments, endpoint protection, phishing-awareness training, monitoring, incident response, and business continuity. Ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance appropriate to an independent school — including student records, family and donor PII, and program-specific requirements. Build a practical data-governance approach (definitions, stewardship, access controls, retention, quality) and promote data-informed decision-making. Oversee physical-security technology — surveillance cameras, visitor-management systems, and electronic access control — in partnership with operations, ensuring coverage, reliability, and appropriate data retention across both campuses. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a minimum requirement; a graduate degree is desirable. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. Progressive leadership experience managing technology functions and supervising staff, preferably in educational or non-profit settings — paired with a willingness to remain hands‑on, since this is a working leadership role, not a purely supervisory one. Proficiency across key areas of technology management, including enterprise IT, educational technology, data systems, cybersecurity, and end‑user support — with the technical depth to do the work directly, not only direct others. Demonstrated success managing third‑party providers, contracts, and SLAs, and leading concurrent projects with a proven ability to set priorities, adapt, and deliver results. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, data privacy, and incident response; familiarity with core enterprise environments (e.g., Google Workspace, identity and access management, networking, endpoint management). A track record of stretching resources creatively and stewarding technology budgets responsibly — delivering meaningful outcomes within real‑world financial constraints. Relevant technical certifications are a plus — for example, Google Workspace Administrator / Google Admin certification or networking and security credentials. Experience supporting educational technology in an education setting and familiarity with school systems (SIS, admissions CRM, advancement platforms), are pluses. Leadership & Personal Qualities A roll‑up-your‑sleeves disposition: someone energized by doing the work alongside the team, comfortable moving fluidly between strategy and frontline troubleshooting. A collaborative, service‑oriented, and relationship‑driven style — eager to step away from the office and partner with colleagues across campus and divisions. Flexibility and resourcefulness, with the creativity to find practical, often unconventional solutions when budgets are tight and needs are many. A responsible steward of school resources who balances ambition with fiscal discipline and a clear‑eyed sense of total cost of ownership. Inspirational, pragmatic, and diplomatic leadership that builds consensus, facilitates critical discussions, and instills confidence during periods of growth and change. Cultural competence and genuine enthusiasm for a multilingual, international, child‑centered community; conversational ability in Spanish, French, or Chinese (Mandarin) is welcome but not required. An empathetic, collegial, innovative, and patient mindset, and an eagerness to participate in the life of the school — which may include occasional evening or weekend events. Physical Demands / Work Environment Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear Exposure to natural elements such as heat and cold The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel Required to use digital displays (e.g., computers, projectors, tablets, monitors) for ~6‑8 hours per work day to perform tasks such as planning, grading, or communication. Ability to work in environments with standard overhead lighting, including fluorescent or LED fixtures. Ability to function effectively in environments with moderate to high noise levels (e.g., classrooms, musical performances, lunchroom(s), crowded hallways). Cognitive & Executive Demands Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot between tasks as needed. Ability to process and follow complex, multi‑step instructions provided in both verbal and written formats. Capacity to maintain professional boundaries and engage in regular 1:1 or group interactions with students, staff, and the public. Location and Schedule Expected work hours are ~8:00 am‑5:00 pm, M‑F; you may have to work outside of these hours periodically. This job has some remote work flexibility. All employees must be based in the greater Denver metro area of CO. Benefits Generous Time Off: Paid leave for all full‑time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of July week (1 week) Year‑Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental Employer‑paid Life, Long‑ and Short‑Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D Supplemental insurance available through Colonial Life Discretionary employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation Tuition remission and discounted co‑curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver Discounted summer and break camps for children of full‑time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required) Free daily lunch Professional Development opportunities Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events Interviews Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non‑posted positions. Notes Job descriptions are at. not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks. Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated. ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Association of Colorado Independent Schools