| SUMMARY Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults; where preparing students for the future occurs by immersing them in the present; where joy and humor prevail alongside academic rigor; and where authentic relationships engage students with their teachers, one another, and the world around them. On July 1, the Oakwood community is excited to build an authentic relationship with a director of educational innovation and technology services, a new role for the school. Like many schools this past year, Oakwood has leaned more heavily into technology during the pandemic, and the community is ready to build on that momentum once the pandemic is over. The director will oversee a sizable department, which includes an IT unit of four and several instructional technologists working across Oakwood’s two campuses. The director will report to the head of school, will be guided by the COO on operational matters, and will collaborate extensively with the principals of the three academic divisions. For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions. www.EdTechRecruiting.com/jobs/Oakwood IMPORTANT DATES Applications Accepted Starting: February 11, 2021 Application Deadline: March 12, 2021 at 5:00pm PST Semifinal Round: March 19, 2021 Final Round: April 5 – 9, 2021 Decision Announced: April 23, 2021 Start Date: July 1, 2021, or earlier by mutual agreement SPECIFIC DUTIES Educational Innovation and Instructional Technology Leadership - Under the supervision of the head of school, and in collaboration with the three divisional principals, lead a collaborative process to develop a K – 12 strategic vision and curricular arc for technology that is aligned to the school’s overall strategic plan, values, culture, and individual departmental needs; and oversee the implementation of that strategy and integration of the curricular arc into core disciplines and other parts of the curriculum.
- In partnership with the respective divisional principals, oversee the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and growth of all academic technology staff — which on both campuses includes individuals with part-time assignments to other departments.
- 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 in areas of technology integration and instructional design, and in particular work one-on-one with faculty to establish trust and build excitement for leveraging technology in the curriculum.
- Inspire the technology team and the faculty community to model and support best practices in innovation, technology integration, and instructional design.
Technology Service Management and Oversight - Under the supervision of, and with support from, the chief operating officer, oversee the operations of, and set the priorities for, the IT department — which is led by a director of IT and includes three additional full-time staff.
- Ensure the successful delivery of services across all areas of technology, from infrastructure to data / systems to instructional.
- Align departmental procedures, policies, and end-user support with the mission and culture of the school in such a way that builds effective bridges and partnerships with end-users.
General Duties - Establish and maintain local, regional, and national connections to support the strategic goals of the school’s technology program.
- Serve as an active member of the Oakwood Leadership Team.
- Manage the departmental budget and perform other duties as assigned.
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