SUMMARY

Founded in 1972 and located on an outstanding campus in Washington, D.C., The Field School serves approximately 370 students in grades 6-12. Field provides students with an inquiry-based curriculum encompassing organized “fields’’ of knowledge taught in an environment that stresses dialogue, analytic thinking, and larger lessons of how young people can grow to become generous, responsible, and self-knowing adults. Field has also just begun its most ambitious capital project to-date, a $20M campus expansion project that includes new athletics facilities, campus meeting spaces and classrooms, and a 15,000-sq. ft. THINK Studio.
Field now seeks a director of technology to oversee all aspects of its technology program. The technology department is led by the director, includes a full-time IT specialist, and is supported by a D.C.-based MSP. The incoming director will lead ongoing improvements to the school’s technology infrastructure as the campus expands, streamline systems and workflows, and consider innovative ways to manage institutional data and technologies. The current technology director will retire in 2026 and is flexible with the transition timeline, so Field is open to candidates who can start in early 2026 or closer to the summer. All that said, Field’s priority is to have its next director of technology installed no later than the end of June 2026.
12M & Ed Tech Recruiting is running the search on behalf of The Field School. Applications received by October 5th will receive priority review. For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit:
www.EdTechRecruiting.com/jobs/Field/technology

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least five years of technology leadership experience, preferably in an educational setting or independent school
• Demonstrated proficiency in key areas of technology management, including IT, data systems, and client services

Leadership and Personal Qualities

• Exemplary communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey ideas, inspire confidence, and engage stakeholders with various levels of technology fluency
• A flexible and adaptable approach to building consensus, facilitating critical discussions, and guiding institutions through transitions or new initiatives
• The ability to think strategically while addressing immediate needs, combining vision with attention to detail
• An understanding of inquiry-based learning and/or other nontraditional educational models and deep commitment to Field’s mission and educational philosophy
• A sense of humor and genuine appreciation for working with adolescents, fostering positive relationships and creating an engaging and supportive school environment
• An eagerness to participate in the life and activities of an independent school, which will include occasional evening or weekend events

Technology Leadership

• Oversee the school’s technology infrastructure to ensure reliable, effective systems that meet the needs of the Field community.
• Develop and implement a forward-looking technology vision aligned with the school’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with academic, administrative, and operational leadership to ensure technology supports innovation, efficiency, and the broader goals of Field.
• Lead schoolwide data projects, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to achieve successful outcomes.
• Establish and maintain technology policies related to responsible use, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

Systems & Data Management

• Manage the school’s enterprise data environment, ensuring secure and effective use of platforms across departments.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to application systems, including database structures, to enhance reporting, access, and usability.
• Partner with school leaders to ensure that data systems inform decision-making in admissions, advancement, academics, and operations.
• Lead the deployment of hardware and software, including migrations, rollouts, network upgrades, performance monitoring, and asset management.

General Administration

• Serve as the primary technology project manager for schoolwide and departmental upgrades and transitions.
• Interface with departments to deliver essential data services and maintain effective reporting systems.
• Supervise the IT specialist, and oversee the relationship with the MSP—which currently provides 8x5 support for the network stack, as well as T&M consulting and project-specific upgrades.
• Report to the assistant head of school and perform other duties as assigned.