Director Information Technology

Rochambeau The French International School of Washington DC (Rochambeau) has an immediate opening for a Director of Information Technology - Full-time.

Location: Bethesda MD
Reports to: Executive Director

Job Type: Administration full-time salary Exempt

Salary Information:The salary range is $115000-$130000 USD annually. This position is eligible for enrollment in health dental and vision benefits 403(b) retirement plan bonuses and paid time off.

Rochambeau a coeducational day school and a 501c3 not-for-profit organization offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1270 from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity housing over 80 nationalities and spanning two campuses. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity equity and inclusion.

Position summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director this position provides operational and technology leadership in the strategic design implementation and support of organization-wide information technology services and infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic technology plan for the school.
• Provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the IT department including data network and backup systems firewall and security issues security systems databases servers equipment and telephone systems.
• Identify evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for classroom and administrative uses or to improve the current infrastructure.
• Collaborate with faculty department chairs and division heads to deploy and integrate age-/grade-appropriate technology applications across the school.
• Manages the 1:1 program in the school
• Manage vendor relations procurement installation and implementation of information systems.
• Ensure the coordination security and efficiency of network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain the schools databases and internal and external networks.
• Collaborate with the school directors for teaching learning and innovation in their respective campus.
• Oversee the management of all IT inventory.
• Provide maintenance and support for all IT resources.
• Hire train supervise evaluate and provide strategic direction for the IT staff.
• Develop and manage the IT budget.
• Stay current on trends and new developments in the areas of educational technologies software hardware networks telecommunications training and maintenance.
• Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

Experience:

• 10 years of experience that includes IT leadership within a PMO and successful delivery of diverse IT programs (including both applications & infrastructure)
• Successful management and delivery of IT systems preferably in a school environment; experience in building systems in a prioritized and phased approach.
• Experience managing IT for a $37 million organization in an agile environment.
• Experience supervising 3 employees.
• Candidate must have the ability to attract and retain key staff.
• Hands-on experience preferred. This role is on-site daily.

Expectations:

• Maintain strictest confidentiality on all matters.
• Foster an atmosphere of respect responsibility and safety in their communications and interactions with students parents and staff.
• Contribute positively to the professional mission-focused sense of community with all school constituents.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Be supportive in written and spoken communication with members of the school community.
• Bilingual in French desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While primarily a sedentary role in an office setting duties may include frequent use of a computer keyboard mouse and telephone. Occasional standing walking reaching and bending may be required. The ability to lift and transport IT equipment such as computers monitors and peripherals weighing up to 50 pounds may be necessary on an infrequent basis.

Special Notes

In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486 Rochambeau is required to contact all former employers to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information please visit House Bill 486.

All final candidates will be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability age and genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. For an applicant requesting assistance with the employment application process please contact Human Resources at or For more information about Rochambeau please visit the Rochambeau website.