Director of IT & Innovation

Vaganet; Curitiba; On-site; BRL 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The International School of Curitiba (ISC) invites an experienced Director of Innovation & IT to lead educational technology, information systems, and digital transformation across our school community.

As strategic leader for technology, you will partner with academic and administrative leaders to translate innovative ideas into secure, scalable solutions, while upholding ethical governance and LGPD compliance to support teaching, learning, and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational technology strategy and school IT leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for Innovation, IT and digital transformation across ISC.
• Oversee information systems, cybersecurity, and data governance to support teaching and operations.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to embed technology in pedagogy and school processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational technology

Cybersecurity

Data governance

IT governance

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in IT or Education Tech

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms

LMS platforms

Data governance tools

Job description

Descrição

The International School of Curitiba (ISC) is seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly collaborative Director of Innovation & IT to lead educational innovation, digital transformation, and technology strategy across our school community.
The Director of Innovation & IT serves as ISC’s strategic leader for technology, innovation, and digital transformation, connecting emerging possibilities with our pedagogical priorities, institutional strategy, and operational needs. This role oversees educational technology, information systems, IT infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity, and our modern library learning ecosystems.
Leading a multidisciplinary team of internal staff and outsourced specialists, the Director is responsible for building a future-ready technology environment that is secure, scalable, integrated, sustainable, and user-centered. The role works closely with academic and administrative leaders to transform ideas into meaningful institutional solutions, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure that technology creates value for both learning and operations.
A key part of the role is shaping ISC’s approach to Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, productivity, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness while establishing appropriate governance, ethical frameworks, and safeguards.
The Director will also lead complex cross-functional initiatives, strengthen systems integration and data governance, oversee cybersecurity and technology operations, and ensure that ISC’s technology ecosystem continues to evolve in alignment with its vision of Teaching for the Future.
We are looking for a leader who combines strategic thinking, technological expertise, educational curiosity, strong people leadership, and a genuine commitment to innovation. The ideal candidate is able to navigate complexity, build trust across diverse teams, and translate technology into meaningful outcomes for students, educators, employees, and the wider school community.
If you are excited about shaping the future of technology and innovation within a dynamic international school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsabilidades e atribuições

• Develop and lead ISC’s institutional strategy for Innovation, IT, educational technology, and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with pedagogical and organizational priorities.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Innovation & IT team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, service standards, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, developing institutional frameworks, policies, and governance practices that balance innovation, educational value, security, and ethical considerations.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to identify opportunities where technology can strengthen teaching and learning, improve organizational effectiveness, and enhance the user experience.
• Oversee ISC’s information systems architecture, integrations, data flows, enterprise platforms, and technology ecosystem, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and sustainability.
• Establish and strengthen institutional practices for data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and LGPD compliance, ensuring responsible management of institutional and personal data.
• Lead complex, cross-functional technology and digital transformation projects, from strategic planning and evaluation through implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the security, reliability, performance, and sustainability of ISC’s IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, devices, and core technology platforms.
• Build a responsive, user-centered technology support culture, using service data and stakeholder feedback to improve processes, communication, and user experience.
• Partner with academic teams to advance educational technology, digital literacy, digital citizenship, and technology-enabled learning.
• Provide strategic leadership for ISC’s modern library and digital learning ecosystems, ensuring alignment with inquiry, collaboration, research, creativity, and innovation.
• Manage Innovation & IT budgets, vendors, contracts, technology investments, and resource allocation, ensuring responsible stewardship and long‑term value.
• Lead institutional change management and stakeholder engagement, communicating technology strategies, risks, opportunities, and changes clearly to diverse audiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, curiosity, learning, service, and continuous improvement across the Innovation & IT team