Director of Technology & Innovation

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

REPORT TO: Head of School

POSITION GROUP: Senior Leadership Team

STATUS: Full-Time, Permanent

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

CFIS is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where our values of We Care, We Connect, We Strive, and We Grow shape how we learn, lead, and work together. We care deeply about our students, our colleagues, and the relationships that make our community special. We strive for excellence by challenging ourselves and one another to be better, and we embrace opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.

As our school continues to evolve, we invite individuals who bring fresh perspectives, embrace challenges, and are inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of CFIS. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to a school community that is ambitious about what we can achieve together.

Start Date: To be determined. CFIS is committed to finding the right candidate and will establish a mutually agreeable start date following the selection process.

Purpose of the Position

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

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

Job Responsibilities:

The position’s key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

Qualifications:

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

• Relevant university degree in education, educational technology, information systems, innovation or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in education, technology or organizational innovation, including team leadership and change management.
• Demonstrated experience leading the strategic integration of AI, educational technology, and IT systems in an educational setting, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, and educational impact.
• Strong strategic planning, financial judgment, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in independent schools, French immersion, IB, experiential learning or learning-space design is an asset; French proficiency is an asset.

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

Skills, Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Builds trust and collaborates effectively with pedagogical and operational leaders.
• Balances innovation with evidence, practical implementation and accountability.
• Models professionalism and commitment to CFIS’s mission, vision and values.

Compensation

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

Our benefits include:

• Personal days.
• Sick days.
• Retirement Savings Benefit or Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund (ATRF) pension contributions for teachers.
• Extended health and dental coverage.
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Paid vacation time off, amount to be determined, in addition to two-weeks off at winter break and one-week off at March break when the school is closed.

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

Application Process

This job posting will remain open until filled.

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now. Don’t meet every single requirement? At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!

We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: [email protected]