The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is an integral member of the Leadership Team and responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the school’s information technology (IT) systems and infrastructure. The CIO will ensure that The Lamplighter School leverages technology to support and enhance the educational experience, improve administrative efficiency, and secure data integrity and privacy. This role requires a visionary leader with the ability to align IT strategies with the school’s academic and operational goals, driving innovation and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct day-to-day operations and work processes of the school's technology
Develop the development and implementation of strategic and overall operating
plans for technology and assessment.
Ensure appropriate equipment, materials and resources are available to meet the school's needs and goals.
Coordinate the review and evaluation of key program initiatives for effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
Teach in the classrooms of Early Childhood the appropriate technology for grades Pre-K through Transitional First.
Work with the Academic Technology Coordinator to transition between Early Childhood and Lower School.
Works in conjunction with the Director of IT in assessing the future technology needs as it relates to the network, individual computers, and network
Oversee operations and resources to enhance administrators, staff, faculty, and students in the understanding of educational practices related to curriculum.
Responsible for keeping up to date on new and advanced technologies appropriate to a Pre-K-4 academic
Instruct all school personnel in the use of software, digital resources, and online learning resources as they pertain to secure, business and educational standards of technology use.
Develop and manage the school's technology annual
Manages strategic vendor and technology partner relationships..
Coordinate the skills development of all employees in the operation of all employees in the operation of technology.
Coordinate development, refinement and execution of the school's technology strategic plan.
Supervises the Director of IT, Academic Technology Coordinator, Database Specialist, and the IT Support Specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School (HoS).
SupervisoryResponsibilities:
Supervise all outside technology vendors working at the
Supervise the technology
EducationandExperience:
Bachelor's degree; Master's degree
Minimum of 5 years hands on experience with previous experience as a Technology Director, director or similar leadership
Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification required or must be attained within one year of hire.
At least four years' experience in K-12 education
Job Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities:
A proven record of accomplishment in enterprise technology, ideally in a K-12 academic
Ability to demonstrate capability to articulately guide and counsel the school in adoption of new, advanced technologies appropriate to the Pre-K-4 academic
Visionary leadership skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong verbal and written presentation
Ability to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment and make these decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
Exhibits a proactive attitude towards the future path of the school's
Lamplighter is dedicated to igniting the potential of each child. Focused on students in Pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade, young children are engaged in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment. At Lamplighter, the student is central and our faculty is extraordinarily skilled at working side by side to nurture each child’s natural curiosity. Lamplighter offers limitless possibilities for learning, including opportunities to solve real problems, develop STEM skills, and benefit from our outdoor environmental science building, barn, and gardens. Students at the School emerge as risk takers, problem solvers, and confident leaders. Founded in 1953, today’s 12-acre campus has an enrollment of 450 students. Lamplighter delivers serious education wrapped in the wonder of childhood.
