Director of Information Technology (IT)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Director of Information Technology (IT) provides strategic and tactical leadership for all technology initiatives and systems within the Southside Christian School community. This role ensures that our technological infrastructure, educational technology, and administrative systems are reliable, secure, and fully aligned with the school's mission and vision . The Director leads the IT department, manages technology budgets, and works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and students to foster a responsible, innovative, and mission-appropriate use of technology in both academic and operational contexts. The Director of IT reports to the Executive Director of Operations. This is a full-time (52-week) position.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Team leadership and development : Recruit, mentor, and supervise IT staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement while providing outstanding service to the end users.

Coordinate and oversee professional development opportunities for entire IT staff.

Responsible to manage and ensuring all technology-related matters for administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students.

Collaborate with director peers and the Administrative Council to develop and communicate a shared vision for instructional and operational technology.

Establish robust IT policies and procedures for security, disaster recovery, and data backup. Regularly test disaster recovery and backup plans. Proactively identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards.

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