Director of Technology

The Director of Technology is responsible for overseeing all technology related items at Highland Christian. This relates to staff and student devices, infrastructure, and supporting the advancement of how technology is used throughout the building. This position partners with classroom teachers, administration, parents, and a broader community of resources to support the learning needs of all students enrolled at Highland Christian. The Director of Technology takes direction from the Lead Administrator and must act in accordance with the HCS Constitution and with the policies established by the Board.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Experience: Possess work experience leading technology within an organization 3 Years of Work Experience in a Technology Related Field Teaching or Administrative Experience is preferred, but not required

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Education related field

Faith: A successful candidate must have and profess a personal and mature commitment to faith in Jesus Christ, affirm the school’s statement of faith/basis of instruction and mission statement, and sign in agreement with the school’s policy of Human Sexuality. Membership and at a Bible-believing Protestant church is a requirement of the position. (A majority of staff must be members at a Reformed Church.)

PROFESSIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate will demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Lead Administrator, the following competencies:

Spiritual Attributes

The Director of Technology must believe, without reservation, and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and mission statement; possess a strong, clear Christian testimony; demonstrate a mature, godly spirit as a person of faith and prayer.

Personal Attributes

The Director of Technology must:

• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the school;
• Remain approachable - interact easily and effectively with staff/constituents and community entities while demonstrating sensitivity to their concerns/needs;
• Be positive, professional, proactive, and tactful in dealing with parents, students, and staff;
• Be an enthusiastic and visionary leader who is an encourager of others and a self-starter with a high-energy level and desire for personal and professional achievement for himself/herself and staff;

Professional Attributes

The Director of Technology must:

• Be able to articulate a Christian philosophy of education consistent with Scripture and the HCS statement of faith/basis of instruction and mission statement;
• Be able to explain to potential students and their parents the reasons why Christian education should be chosen;
• Have broad successful experience as a leader, manager, and administrator;
• Demonstrate executive and management skills and demeanor;
• Display effective oral and written communications;
• Demonstrate a commitment to gender and ethnic/national origin diversity at all levels in the workplace and within the student body, and further demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency in dealing with a diverse group;

Leadership Attributes

The Director of Technology must:

• Demonstrate a complete range of leadership skills and abilities necessary for success in this position;
• Possess leadership that is characterized as dynamic and driven and have a demonstrated track record of results-oriented leadership with specific successes to which he/she can point;
• Create a positive, encouraging school environment for staff, families, and students;
• Demonstrate sound management skills, solve problems, implement solutions, and enforce policies and procedures fairly and consistently

Administrative Attributes

The Director of Technology must:

• Keep faculty and staff focused on fulfilling the school’s mission with a high level of unity and morale;
• Support students publicly, without reservation;
• Demonstrate excellent time-management and organization skills;
• Lead and develop a strong Christian climate through relationships, activities, and positive communication.
• Administer state, local, and school rules in an equitable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Technology will:

• Drive technology decisions and move the school forward as it relates to the implementation of technology, considering advancements, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with the Technology Committee, Computer Education Teacher, and outside providers to maintain continuity in technology services.
• Communicate as necessary with the e-rate representatives.
• Work alongside administration and staff to find efficiencies with the school’s educational platforms which includes, but is not limited to, the LMS, report cards, online curriculum, and extension/applications for school iPads and Chromebooks.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and determine in-house or out-sourced solutions. (In-house solutions should first be explored)
• Manage and update software and hardware inventory.
• Install and manage networked devices such as printers, desktops, smartboards, ipad, smartphones, etc. as applicable.
• Order and install new hardware per committee and/or administrator approval.
• Manage and update the system map on the server.
• Administer and manage anti-virus, anti-spyware, and software updates.
• Administer and manage login, email, and voicemail accounts.
• Administer and manage internet, phone connectivity, master clock, and corresponding systems.
• Administer and manage hardware settings that influence connectivity.
• ​​Train teachers on technology changes (new software, hardware, processes, etc).
• Manages technology related communications to parents and students
• Monitor and manages internet filtering technologies
• Support the setup of Audio/Visual equipment (microphones, sound system, video presentation, etc.) for school events and assemblies alongside other school staff.
• Proactively update and maintain technology documentation, school policies related to technology, and the technology department budget.
• Chair and effectively lead the Technology Committee.
• Assist Administration with curriculum and technology integration projects.
• Assist teachers and students with technology problems and solutions.
• Required teaching responsibilities include the 6th grade required technology class and 7th/8th elective tech classes.

Other Duties as Assigned

• It is recognized that changing facts and circumstances impacting the school may supersede any position description, regardless of how complete. As such, in the intervening time between updates to position descriptions and any accompanying performance plans, the Director of Technology shall perform all other duties as assigned by the Lead Administrator.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Director of Technology is directly responsible and accountable to the Academic Principal and shall be evaluated annually according to established criteria, including the imposition of annual performance goals and objectives that include reference to appropriate metrics and/or key performance indicators of success, as established in an annual performance plan.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and teacher application to Highland Christian’s Head of School, Kyle Weener, at kweener@highlandchristian.org. If you are not ready to apply for the position, but would like more information about the position, please do not hesitate to call the office at 219-838-0356!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person