Director of Technology & Innovation

At Calgary French & International School (CFIS), we believe that exceptional education begins with exceptional people. As we enter an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we are looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who share our commitment to educational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

CFIS is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where our values of We Care, We Connect, We Strive, and We Grow shape how we learn, lead, and work together. We care deeply about our students, our colleagues, and the relationships that make our community special. We strive for excellence by challenging ourselves and one another to be better, and we embrace opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.

As our school continues to evolve, we invite individuals who bring fresh perspectives, embrace challenges, and are inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of CFIS. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to a school community that is ambitious about what we can achieve together.

Start Date: To be determined. CFIS is committed to finding the right candidate and will establish a mutually agreeable start date following the selection process.

CFIS’s Director of Technology & Innovation will be a collaborative, forward-thinking and discerning leader who advances the school’s strategic priorities through purposeful educational innovation, effective technology leadership, and the development of inspiring physical and digital learning environments. The Director will help ensure that technology strengthens academic excellence and human capabilities, particularly students’ agency, critical thinking, ethical reasoning and independent judgment.

The Director will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, report to the Head of School, and lead, coach and manage the Associate Director of Technology. Working closely with pedagogical leaders, the Director will support the evolution of teaching, learning, assessment, the Learning Commons and Library, and specialized learning spaces. Academic leaders retain responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy, instructional quality and assessment.

The position’s key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement a K–12 educational technology and innovation strategy aligned with CFIS’s mission, strategic priorities, French immersion and IB programming.
• Guide responsible AI integration, emphasizing critical thinking, independent judgment, ethical use, verification of evidence and student accountability.
• Partner with pedagogical leaders on curriculum innovation, assessment and authentic learning that builds agency, problem-solving and the capacity to act on and evaluate ideas.
• Collaborate with pedagogical leaders and library staff to advance the Learning Commons and Library as centres for literacy, inquiry, research, collaboration and information evaluation.
• Strengthen the use of design classrooms, laboratories and collaborative spaces, including MYP Design, Da Vinci Days and interdisciplinary learning.
• Lead and coach the Associate Director, Technology; oversee IT strategy, service quality, cybersecurity, privacy, infrastructure, systems and technology planning.
• Lead professional learning and responsible innovation pilots; assess educational impact, costs, risks and results before scaling.
• Manage related budgets and vendors, advise the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, and report on progress and effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring the following education, experience, skills and competencies:

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