Director of Educational Technology
Director of Educational Technology
School: Atlanta Speech School
Available Position:
Description:
The Atlanta Speech School
Director of Educational Technology
Start Date: July 2025
About the Atlanta Speech School:
Founded over 86 years ago, the Atlanta Speech School has evolved into four school divisions, four clinical programs, Rollins Center for Language & Literacy professional development program and Rollins’ free online Cox Campus. Across all our programs we are driven to ensure that each child can find their voice. The School has never turned away a child in need of our specialized services based on their family’s financial circumstances.
We are the educational equivalent of a teaching hospital. With our vision of literacy and justice for all, we lead equity-based change by extending our work beyond our campus. What occurs in the classroom for each child at the Atlanta Speech School is made available to every teacher by way of our free online professional learning platform, Cox Campus. Cox Campus’ membership is composed of more than 270,000 educators, leaders, healthcare professionals and parents representing all fifty states and 100 countries.
The School, across all its programs, including the Technology Department, attracts a staff of the most gifted and committed teaching professionals who apply the research of the nation’s leading experts on early healthy brain development, language acquisition and Deep Reading Brain.
The Atlanta Speech School provides an unmatched opportunity to learn from both peers and experts in the field, and to contribute to the School’s growing body of knowledge. Beyond seeking proficiency, we work to construct a Deep Reading Brain for each child at the School, and, through our Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, every child beyond the school. Deep reading requires learning to make connections between what we read to what we think, feel, and do. Through deep reading, children develop empathy, hone critical thinking, and go on to make the greatest possible difference in the lives of others.
• We believe in connection over compliance. Rather than silencing children, we teach them to listen — and to think, to question, and to solve.
• Our staff works together to know and serve each child from within an intentional learning ecosystem that is as joyful as it is rigorous.
• Our practices are grounded in structured literacy and built on the sciences of healthy brain development, language acquisition, and the construction of the Deep Reading Brain. This work is intentionally centered around critical thinking, empathy, problem solving, and the development of executive functions.
We are committed to providing a community through which all our students, families, and staff show up safely as themselves and for each other. As stewards of this environment, it is our responsibility to ensure safety extends to every person, inclusive of all races/ethnicities, religions, genders, family structures, sexual orientations, and any other aspect of their identity.
The School has never turned away a child in need of services based on their family’s financial circumstances.
Position Summary:
The Atlanta Speech School is seeking a full-time Director of Educational Technology to lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all educational technology systems across the School. This role is essential in ensuring that technology not only supports the operational infrastructure of the School but also enhances the learning experience for every student.
The Director will lead a team of technical professionals including a Database Administrator, Network Administrator, and Help Desk Technician and collaborate across departments to develop and execute a vision for technology that aligns with the School’s mission, grounded in literacy, equity, and innovation.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in educational technology, with a strong track record in managing teams and systems.
• Proven ability to lead technology integration in instructional settings and manage enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current educational technologies, systems security, data privacy, and best practices in K–12 or higher education environments.
Soft Skills:
• People person with a servant’s heart
• Attention to detail with a great sense of urgency
• Active listening skills with a vision for the future
• Anticipate needs of the department
• Self-starter who sees the big picture
• Adept at displaying grace under pressure
• Persistence with professionalism
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Vision
• Develop and lead the School’s long-term technology strategy to support learning, operations, and innovation.
• Stay current with emerging trends in educational technology and evaluate their potential to enhance learning outcomes.
• Lead the adoption and integration of new technologies aligned with the School’s vision and goals.
Team Leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the technical team (Database Administrator, Help Desk Technician, Network Administrator).
• Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages innovation, efficiency, and professional development.
Technology Infrastructure Management
• Oversee and maintain all aspects of the School’s technology infrastructure to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Ensure network and system integrity while planning for future growth and technological advancement.
Educational Technology Integration
• Partner with faculty and program leaders to integrate effective technology tools into the curriculum.
• Provide professional development and training to staff, promoting a culture of digital literacy and instructional innovation.
Budgeting and Resource Management
• Develop and manage the School’s technology budget and procurement processes.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness and sustainability of new initiatives and maintain strategic vendor relationships.
Policy Development and Compliance
• Develop and enforce technology use policies, ensuring alignment with legal, ethical, and security standards.
• Establish protocols that promote digital responsibility and safeguard data privacy.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a key point of contact for technology planning and communication across the school community.
• Facilitate workshops and feedback forums with faculty, students, and families to foster engagement and transparency.
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
• Lead timely resolution of complex technical issues, analyzing trends and proactively mitigating disruptions.
• Support the team in developing streamlined processes for identifying and resolving recurring issues.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous leave policies, complimentary meals during working hours, and access to professional development resources.
To Apply:
Please submit the following documents to ensure consideration:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Written submission (max. 500 words) describing how your particular skills, talents, and expertise could contribute to the technology vision at the Atlanta Speech School.
Email: hr@atlantaspeechschool.org
Subject Line: Director of Educational Technology
Contact name: Iris Goodson
Contact email address: hr@atlantaspeechschool.org