MISSION: Notre Dame Academy is a dynamic, independent, Catholic school for girls in grades 7-12 sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Welcoming girls of all faiths, the Academy provides transformational experiences that teach them what they need to know for life. Our graduates are confident women who are lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, and compassionate global citizens.ABOUT NDA: Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic, college preparatory school for young women grades 7-12, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as women in the world. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities.In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards, and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people.THE POSITION: Notre Dame Academy recognizes the integral role that technology plays throughout the schools educational, administrative and business processes, and in the formation of capable and responsible digital citizens.The Director of Technology is responsible to ensure the proper and continuous operation of the schools robust data, informational and audiovisual systems, and their related infrastructures, set in the moral context of a Catholic, Christian community.

Specifically, the Director of Technology supports twenty-first century technologies to: (1) enrich daily teaching and learning activities, (2) provide for a safe and secure campus environment, (3) optimize administrative and business practices, and (4) enhance healthy communication and collaboration among all community members. Salary will be competitive with schools and other non-profits of a similar size. Notre Dame Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace. Notre Dame Academy is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Technology provides the vision and direction needed to develop, implement, and improve information technology initiatives and functions in support of school-wide educational, administrative, and business operations. In addition, the Director of Technology is responsible for budgets, data and communications infrastructures, cybersecurity, academic and administrative information systems, and web-based services. The Director of Technology serves as Technology Teacher (including Google Applied Digital Skills, Code.org - Computer Science Discoveries, Tinkercad 3D printing, and VEX Robotics curriculum.)The work requires exceptional leadership, organizational abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills. The responsibilities of this position are the following: SUPERVISORY: - Oversee all of the functions of Information Technology, such as: network administration, systems administration, database administration, software development, technology support, audiovisual support, live streaming and video conferencing, website administration, and technology integration.

• Establish departmental standards, policies, and procedures regarding the acquisition, implementation, service, and operation of data and communications systems to ensure their security, reliability, and privacy. -Approve, coordinate, and oversee all school-wide projects related to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major technology systems to ensure appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. PLANNING: - Work with the schools academic and administrative leadership to develop and maintain a forward-looking technology plan in support of the schools mission. - Work with the Facilities Director regarding capital improvements in technology, such as network design, building automation, and emergency response.
• Serve as a member of the schools Professional Development Committee. BUDGETING: - Work with the Business Manager to prepare and follow the Annual Operating Budget for school-wide technology operations, including funds for hardware and software, supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair, leases and purchases, consulting services, and contracted service agreements.- Research funding sources for technology and prepare grant requests. - Solicit quotes and prepare timely purchase orders for technology-related products and services, and maintain electronic recordkeeping. - Oversee the inventorying of all technology-based hardware, software - Negotiate service agreements with contracted technology vendor MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR: - Oversee the distribution and repair of end-user technology equipment, such as computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers, copiers, projectors, audio systems and related equipment, to ensure that these items are properly installed and functioning at optimum levels, and that students, faculty, staff, and administrators can use these technologies efficiently and effectively.

? Serve as lead field technician to install, maintain, and upgrade hardware and software required to run the schools data and communications infrastructures efficiently and securely, such as cable/fiber modems, firewalls/content filters, VPN gateways, switches, servers, battery backup and data backup components, antivirus and ransomware protection, and software licensing. - Work with the schools administrative leadership to establish policies and procedures regarding loaner devices for students with documented financial or medical accommodations. TRAINING: - Coordinate training opportunities for faculty, staff, and administrators which affords them the knowledge needed to operate school-wide computer systems, software, and multimedia devices successfully.

• Work with faculty members, who have a proven record of integrating educational technology into the curriculum, to write self-help documents and conduct training for teachers interested in adding multimedia resources to their own classroom instruction. - Work with staff members, who have a demonstrated knowledge of specific hardware, software or processes, to write self-help documents and conduct training for staff. - Work with the schools academic leadership to instruct new families on BYOD device recommendations, portal navigation, and data privacy. - Work with the Director of Enrollment to instruct new students about the schools policy on digital citizenship.

SECURITY: - Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the protection of technology assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the schools information systems. - Work with the Registrar and the schools academic leadership to evaluate special requests for parental access to the school portal and other platforms. - Ensure the security of all school-wide data and communications systems such as Internet, email, and phone. - Develop and maintain an information backup and system recovery plan to ensure timely and effective restoration of school-wide data and/or technology services after a hardware failure, fire, natural disaster, cyber attack, or other catastrophic event OTHER: - Perform other technology-related functions as directed by the Principal.

• The Technology Director operates on a 12-month calendar versus the regular school year calendar. Attendance is expected Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and whenever needed.

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