Director of Technology & Innovation

Calgary French and International School; Calgary; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Sick days

ATRF pension contributions

Extended health

Dental coverage

Health and Wellness Spending Accounts

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Calgary French & International School is seeking a Director of Technology & Innovation to advance strategic priorities through educational innovation and strong technology leadership. The role focuses on strengthening students’ agency, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning while guiding digital learning environments and the Library Learning Commons.

The Director will join the Senior Leadership Team and work with pedagogical leaders to evolve teaching, assessment, and spaces, including MYP

Qualifications

• Updated Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.
• Significant leadership experience in education, technology or organizational innovation.
• Experience leading strategic integration of AI, educational technology, and IT systems in education.
• Strong strategic planning, financial judgment, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a K–12 educational technology and innovation strategy aligned with CFIS’s mission and IB programming.
• Guide responsible AI integration with emphasis on critical thinking and evidence verification.
• Partner with pedagogical leaders on curriculum innovation and assessment.
• Collaborate with library staff to advance Learning Commons and library as centres for literacy and research.
• Lead and coach the Associate Director, Technology; oversee IT strategy, cybersecurity, privacy, and infrastructure.

Skills

Strategic leadership

AI integration

Cybersecurity

Educational technology

Change management

Education

University degree in education or related field

Tools

IT infrastructure

Job description

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

CFIS is a vibrant, inclusive learning community whereour values of We Care, We Connect, We Strive, and WeGrow shape how we learn, lead, and work together. We caredeeply about our students, our colleagues, and the relationships that make ourcommunity special. We strive for excellence by challenging ourselves and oneanother to be better, and we embrace opportunities to grow, innovate, and makea meaningful difference.

As our school continues to evolve, we inviteindividuals who bring fresh perspectives, embrace challenges, and are inspiredby the opportunity to help shape the future of CFIS. This is an exciting timeto join our team and contribute to a school community that is ambitious aboutwhat we can achieve together.

Start Date: To be determined. CFISis committed to finding the right candidate and will establish a mutuallyagreeable start date following the selection process.

Purpose of the Position

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

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

Job Responsibilities

Theposition’s key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

• Develop and implement a K–12 educational technology and innovationstrategy aligned with CFIS’s mission, strategic priorities, French immersionand IB programming.
• Guide responsible AI integration, emphasizing critical thinking,independent judgment, ethical use, verification of evidence and studentaccountability.
• Partner with pedagogical leaders on curriculum innovation,assessment and authentic learning that builds agency, problem-solving and thecapacity to act on and evaluate ideas.
• Collaborate with pedagogical leaders and library staff to advancethe Learning Commons and Library as centres for literacy, inquiry, research,collaboration and information evaluation.
• Strengthen the use of design classrooms, laboratories andcollaborative spaces, including MYP Design, Da Vinci Days and interdisciplinarylearning.
• Lead and coach the Associate Director, Technology; oversee ITstrategy, service quality, cybersecurity, privacy, infrastructure, systems andtechnology 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 andSenior Leadership Team, and report on progress and effectiveness.

Qualifications

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

• Relevant universitydegree in education, educational technology, information systems, innovation ora related field.
• Significant leadershipexperience in education, technology or organizational innovation, includingteam leadership and change management.
• Demonstrated experienceleading the strategic integration of AI, educational technology, and IT systemsin an educational setting, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, andeducational impact.
• Strong strategicplanning, financial judgment, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience inindependent schools, French immersion, IB, experiential learning orlearning-space design is an asset; French proficiency is an asset.

The successful candidate will needto provide, or have on file, an updated Police Information Check withVulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

Skills, Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Preferencewill be given to candidates who:

• Demonstrates soundjudgment, integrity, curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Builds trust andcollaborates effectively with pedagogical and operational leaders.
• Balances innovationwith evidence, practical implementation and accountability.
• Models professionalismand commitment to CFIS’s mission, vision and values.

Compensation

We offer a competitive, comprehensive salaryand benefits package as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• Personal days.
• Sick days.
• Retirement SavingsBenefit or Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund (ATRF) pensioncontributions for teachers.
• Extended health anddental coverage.
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Paid vacation time off , amount to be determined, in addition totwo-weeks off at winter break and one-week off at March break when the schoolis closed.

Pay range: $125,000 to $135,000 annual salarybased on education and experience.

Application Process

This job posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicantsin advance for their submission.

For any questionsregarding this opportunity, please contact: [e-mail]