Assistant Director of Information Technology

Assistant Director of Information Technology

Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology or designee, the Assistant Director of Information Technology (AD of IT) serves as a key partner in leading Sage Oak's technology program. Sage Oak is a non-classroom-based virtual charter school. There are no physical campuses, and all infrastructure resides in the cloud. The AD of IT manages IT managers and specialists, provides strategic leadership for cloud-based systems, and delivers operational support that aligns technology initiatives with educational goals. This role is ideal for a perceptive leader with strong communication skills, passionate about shaping the future of K-12 virtual education.

Essential Duties :

• Collaborates with the IT Director or designee to develop and implement technology strategies that support school objectives.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends innovations aligned with organizational goals.
• Leads the design, deployment, and management of cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Acts as a liaison between IT and other departments to ensure alignment between technology solutions and instructional needs.
• Manages complex IT projects from conception to completion, including system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and migrations.
• Develops project plans, sets milestones, and manages resources and budgets.
• Provides technical leadership in designing and deploying custom systems and enhancements to existing systems. Oversees data integrity, backup processes, and disaster-recovery plans for critical systems.
• Guides the Systems Integration Manager in developing and managing integration strategies for Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, and other applications.
• Ensures APIs and middleware solutions enable seamless data flow between systems.
• Monitors integration issues and implements timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.
• Provides direct supervision and mentorship to IT managers and specialists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing departmental culture that promotes professional growth, accountability, and excellence in technology services.
• Oversees vendor management, negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with data privacy and security requirements.
• Assists with license management.
• Represents the IT department in interdepartmental projects, committees, and external engagements.
• Utilizes AI frameworks and platforms such as OpenAI, AWS AI Services, and Google AI to design and implement practical solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and operational outcomes in a K12 educational environment.
• Directs cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of AI-driven technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic educational goals and measurable student and organizational outcomes.
• Collaborates with the IT Director, or designee, to assess and implement AI-based solutions, including chatbots, adaptive learning systems, automations, and predictive analytics platforms, to support educational and administrative functions.

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Qualifications Guide :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

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The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Equal Opportunity :

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, actual or perceived gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, age (40 and over), ethnicity, national origin or ancestry (including language use restrictions), citizenship, physical, intellectual or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision-making, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), family or medical leave status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or