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Vancouver Talmud Torah is an mission‑driven independent school in Vancouver, BC, serving students from Early Learning through Grade 12. Our school values academic excellence, community, innovation, and student well‑being. Technology plays a vital role in supporting learning, operations, communication, and security across our campus. We are seeking a skilled and forward‑thinking Director of IT to provide leadership for all aspects of school technology.
Position Summary
The Director of IT provides both strategic direction and operational oversight of the school’s technology environment. This role ensures that all systems—network infrastructure, cybersecurity, student and staff platforms, digital learning tools, and technical support services—are reliable, secure, and aligned with the school’s mission and future priorities. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can balance day‑to‑day service delivery with long‑term planning, digital transformation, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Leadership & Strategic Planning
Develop and implement a multi‑year technology strategy aligned with school priorities and educational goals.
Advise senior leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.
Establish and maintain IT governance, policies, and service standards.
IT Operations & Service Delivery
Oversee daily IT operations including infrastructure, systems administration, networks, and end‑user support.
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of school technology services.
Lead IT service management processes including helpdesk workflows, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
Lead the school’s cybersecurity program, including prevention, monitoring, and incident response.
Maintain security controls such as firewalls, endpoint protection, secure authentication, and access management.
Ensure compliance with privacy requirements and responsible handling of student and staff data.
Provide training and guidance to staff to promote safe and appropriate technology use.
Systems, Platforms & Digital Infrastructure
Manage core school systems including student information systems, learning platforms, identity services, and productivity tools.
Oversee backups, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity testing.
Maintain documentation and procedures to support sustainable operations.
Student Subscription & Digital Access Management
Oversee provisioning and lifecycle management of student technology subscriptions, software licensing, and digital learning tools.
Manage student account creation, rostering, and secure access across key academic platforms.
Track license usage, renewals, and cost‑effective allocation of digital resources.
Ensure student‑facing tools meet expectations for privacy, security, and responsible use.
Campus Technology & Physical Security Systems
Oversee technology systems that intersect with campus operations, including access control, surveillance, communication systems, and other facility‑integrated technologies.
Team Leadership, Vendors & Budget Oversight
Lead and support IT staff and external consultants, fostering a service‑oriented and collaborative culture.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, renewals, procurement, and IT budgeting.
Ensure technology investments are sustainable, cost‑effective, and aligned with school priorities.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility in a complex environment.
Expertise in enterprise IT operations: networking, cloud services, identity/access management, endpoint systems, and support delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity practices, policies, and incident response.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with educators, administrators, students, and families.
Technical Skills & Platform Proficiency
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of proficiency with modern school‑based IT platforms, including many of the following (or closely similar systems):
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