Director of Technology

Director of Technology JobID: 845 Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 6/17/2026 Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter School Closing Date: 07/29/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Director of Technology Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter-Paterson, New Jersey Organization: College Achieve Public Schools Job Category: Administrator Reports To:Head of Schools Work Year: 12 Months Position Overview College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS) is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented, and collaborative Director of Technology to lead and coordinate technology operations across the CAPS Paterson district. The Director of Technology will oversee technology systems, infrastructure, digital platforms, website management, technology procurement, inventory control, and user account administration while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and innovation across all campuses. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with school leaders, technology staff, instructional teams, and external vendors. This role serves as the primary technology liaison for the network and is responsible for ensuring that technology resources support both instructional excellence and operational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Technology Procurement and Resource Management Lead the review, approval, and strategic evaluation of all technology-related hardware and software purchases across the network. Ensure technology investments are evidence-based, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals. Balance instructional and operational needs when recommending technology solutions. Coordinate and oversee technology inventory management across all schools. Develop systems to monitor technology assets, lifecycle planning, and replacement schedules. Evaluate existing tools and platforms to maximize utilization before recommending additional purchases. Collaborate with school leaders to identify technology needs and ensure equitable access to resources. Systems Administration and Technology Operations Serve as the chief administrator for district-wide technology systems, including but not limited to Google Workspace, Savvas, Illuminate, Frontline, and other instructional and operational platforms. Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deactivation of staff and student accounts across all systems. Establish and maintain consistent account management protocols across schools. Collaborate with school-based technology leads to ensure reliable internet connectivity, network performance, and wireless access. Monitor system functionality and coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of technology issues. Maintain technology security practices and support compliance with applicable data privacy and cybersecurity requirements. Website and Digital Presence Management Serve as webmaster for the district website. Collaborate with school teams to maintain accurate, engaging, and up-to-date website content. Manage website functionality, navigation, accessibility, and user experience. Maintain working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS, and other web management tools. Monitor website analytics and traffic data to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Partner with marketing and communications vendors to strengthen CAPS' digital presence and community engagement. Reporting, Communication, and Strategic Planning Meet regularly with the Head of Schools to review technology priorities, projects, and performance metrics. Communicate critical technology updates, outages, security concerns, and system changes to school leaders and staff. Identify technology training needs for staff and students and recommend professional learning opportunities. Support long-range technology planning, infrastructure improvements, and innovation initiatives across the network. Develop reports and dashboards to monitor technology utilization, invento…