Job Description: Lead Innovation. Drive Technology. Shape the Future of Education. Are you a technology leader passionate about building innovative solutions that make a difference in education? We are seeking an experienced Director of Technology & Application Development to lead our technology operations, oversee application development, and drive the continued growth and performance of our educational technology platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on technology leader who understands software development, IT operations, cloud technologies, and application management. You will play a key role in shaping our technology roadmap, leading a talented technical team, and ensuring our educational applications deliver a reliable, engaging, and effective user experience. What You'll Do • Lead Technology Strategy: Oversee technology platforms, applications, infrastructure, and IT operations while aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals. • Drive Application Development: Own the ongoing development, maintenance, enhancement, and performance of our educational application. • Manage & Develop Teams: Lead, coach, and develop software developers and IT support professionals while managing priorities, projects, and team performance. • Oversee Technology Projects: Manage application roadmaps, system enhancements, integrations, testing, quality assurance, and software releases. • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with instructional, curriculum, operations, and client-facing teams to translate business and educational needs into effective technology solutions. • Ensure Performance & Reliability: Monitor application functionality, availability, usability, scalability, and offline access capabilities. • Strengthen IT Operations: Oversee technical support, troubleshooting, system maintenance, vendor relationships, and issue resolution. • Champion Innovation & Security: Evaluate emerging technologies and ensure appropriate cybersecurity, data privacy, accessibility, and technology standards. • Flexible for In-Person meetings: Professional Development participation required 20+ days per year as well as any client visits for in-person presentations. Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $120,000.00 - Depending on experience. What We're Looking For We are looking for a forward-thinking technology professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for developing technology solutions. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in IT, software development, application management, or a related technology field. • 3+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams. • Experience overseeing software applications, IT operations, technology platforms, and system implementations. • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, infrastructure, databases, programming languages, and system integrations. • Familiarity with development tools and technologies such as Azure DevOps, JavaScript, and C#. • Knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, access management, and IT best practices. • Strong project management, strategic planning, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. • Experience in educational technology, learning management systems (LMS), or online learning platforms. • Experience managing enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, third-party integrations, and technology vendors. • Experience supporting multiple organizations or clients. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and education. You will have the opportunity to influence technology strategy, lead a growing technical team, improve digital learning experiences, and build scalable solutions that support the organization's continued growth. If you're a technology leader who enjoys combining strategic vision, technical expertise, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you!