Director, Information Technology & Security (K12 Edtech)

present of AI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MagicSchool is seeking a Director of Information Technology & Security to lead both IT operations and the security program in a fast-growing K12 edtech company. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical depth with strong governance, risk management and clear cross-team communication.

The role focuses on compliance with student data rules, incident response, and prudent vendor decisions while shaping the technology strategy for AI-enabled education tools used across schools.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader for IT and security in a fast-growing edtech company.
• Experience with compliance frameworks and student data rules (FERPA, COPPA).
• Strong ability to drive complex projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations and the security program.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA and related student data policies.
• Lead incident response and risk communication across teams.
• Advise leadership on technology choices and vendor decisions.

Skills

IT leadership

Security management

FERPA knowledge

COPPA knowledge

Incident response

Vendor management

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

Tools

AWS

Job description

Director, Information Technology & Security (K12 Edtech)

The role asks for a hands‑on leader who runs both everyday IT and the security program at a fast growing education technology company. A strong candidate brings years of combined IT and security work, comfort with compliance frameworks and student data rules, and the ability to carry complex projects alone from start to finish. Clear communication across teams matters as much as technical depth.

How it fits the AI era

AI tools are part of the daily work here, so the role includes choosing, running and teaching safe use of them across the company. Much of the compliance and audit work still depends on human judgment, evidence gathering and clear risk communication. The human side stays central: incident response, vendor decisions and advising leadership on technology choices.

How it builds AI experience

A person in this role would gain direct experience governing AI tools inside a company that sells AI to schools, including training staff on secure use. Building that experience means learning how AI systems handle data, how access controls apply to them, and how student privacy rules shape their use. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and scripting supports this work.

Worth showing

• Identity and device management
• FERPA and COPPA knowledge
• Cloud infrastructure on AWS

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About MagicSchool

An AI platform built for teachers and students, with tools for lesson planning, feedback, differentiation and safe student-facing AI, used in most US school districts, per the company.