Director of Innovation
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERVIEWThe Director of Innovation (Director) is a key leadership role at Central Catholic High School (CCHS or school) responsible for advancing forward-looking strategies that enhance teaching and learning strengthen operations and align with the schools mission and vision. The Director fosters a culture of creativity and continuous improvement while overseeing the Information Technology (IT) and Academic Technology teams. This role works in close partnership with the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning ensuring that innovation and technology strategies are aligned with curriculum and instructional goals. The Director is part of the leadership team and reports directly to the President.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Innovation & Strategic LeadershipPartner with the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning to align innovation strategies with instructional and implement innovative programs practices and technologies that enhance student learning and educational and industry trends to identify opportunities that support the schools mission and future and evaluate pilot projects scaling successful for the selection training evaluation supervision mentorship and support of the IT and Academic Technology teams providing strategic direction while empowering managers to oversee daily collaboration across departments to ensure innovation supports both academics and operations.Collaboration Community & CultureServe on the Academic Advisory Committee and Leadership with administrators faculty and staff to advance innovative practices and external partnerships with educational industry and community a culture of creativity collaboration and continuous improvement.Project Change & Technology ManagementPlan and oversee major innovation projects in collaboration with school project plans with timelines milestones and success with cross-functional teams (e.g. Facilities Administration) to ensure initiatives are implemented effectively and aligned with school the strategic direction for technology integration in academics and with school leadership to develop and manage the technology guidance on major technology purchases while delegating procurement to IT managers.Data Reporting & Professional DevelopmentUse data and analytics to assess initiatives and guide regularly to the President on the progress and outcomes of innovation initiatives and provide updates to the Principal and Board of Directors as with the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning to co-design professional development that promotes innovative teaching faculty and administrators in integrating innovation into classrooms and school duties as assigned that are consistent with the foregoing responsibilities and objectives.HOW TO APPLYFor immediate consideration interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials. We are seeking to fill this role for the 2025 - 2026 school year; candidates are encouraged to submit materials promptly.A cover letter expressing their interest in this positionA current resumeA list of three to five professional references with name relationship phone number and email address of each.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIn its employment practices Central Catholic High School will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age unfavorable military discharge marital status mental or physical handicap unrelated to the ability to perform duties of the position. This policy shall be interpreted in a manner which is consistent with the religious mission of Central Catholic High School and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.ABOUT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLA College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition. Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence Massachusetts in 1935 Central Catholic High School enrolls approximately 1200 students from over 60 cities and towns and four countries. The faculty and staff at CCHS are a diverse group of extraordinary dedicated and caring professionals who know their students well and are invested in their academic success and personal growth. CCHS offers a competitive salary based on experience along with a benefits package which includes paid time off 403(b) retirement plan flexible spending accounts health / dental programs and CCHS tuition benefit for children of faculty and staff.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
