Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the ideal candidate for the Associate Director of Academic Technology role will have a strong understanding of both educational technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a passion for enhancing academic outcomes through innovative tools and solutions. This individual will work closely with administrative teams and school division principals to provide leadership for the effective integration of technology across the curriculum. As a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC), the Associate Director ensures that digital tools and resources are integrated in a manner that aligns with the school’s mission and instructional goals. The role will also focus on overseeing the integration, implementation, and enhancement of AI-driven technologies to support the academic environment. Collaboration with faculty, administrators, staff, and IT teams will be essential in advancing AI capabilities in teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with division administrators to integrate technology skills and digital community competencies into the school curriculum.
2. Develop and maintain documentation for technology programming and written curriculum.
3. Work with the Media and Research Specialist and Associate Director of Education Technology and Innovation to establish frameworks for ethical engagement with information and technology, including the Framework for Agency in Digital Communities.
4. Support students, parents, and faculty in effectively implementing the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and promote the ethical use of technology in accordance with school policy.
5. Assist students and faculty in the implementation of digital examinations, such as the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and International Baccalaureate (IB).
6. Identify concerns among faculty, staff, students, and parents, and collaborate in the development and implementation of technology and system solutions.
7. Lead the exploration and integration of emerging technologies by identifying innovative tools, assessing their educational potential, and developing strategies to train faculty, staff, and students in their effective use.
8. Ensure that technology programs are accessible, sustainable, and transformative in their academic impact.
9. Lead the development and implementation of AI strategies to enhance the academic experience.
10. Research, evaluate, and deploy AI-based educational technologies to improve learning outcomes, personalize learning, and streamline administrative tasks.
11. Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to identify AI opportunities that align with institutional goals.
12. Provide training for faculty and staff on effectively using AI tools for teaching, research, and administration.
13. Develop training and support materials for technology tools and resources for faculty, staff, and students.
14. Identify and provide professional development opportunities, particularly supporting the adoption and integration of new tools and applications.
15. Collaborate with teachers of technology-oriented electives to support emerging classroom technology initiatives.
16. Work closely with School Division principals to evaluate and support the 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs.
17. Advise the Director of Information Technology on the acquisition of software, hardware, and other digital resources for curriculum implementation.
18. Conduct an annual technology review for each division.
19. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the highest level of support for the school community.
20. Attend relevant conferences and professional meetings to stay current with trends and advancements.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a school environment, with strong classroom management skills and exposure to technology integration.
• Proficiency in using MacOS, iOS, and Windows devices.
• Knowledge of current best practices in inquiry-based learning and technology integration.
• Experience in coaching teachers and/or leading professional development workshops.
• Ability to inspire learners and foster creative thinking.
• Advanced expertise in G Suite; must be willing to become a Google Educator Level 1 and Level 2 certified.
• Aptitude for coding and computational thinking; developer experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI-based learning platforms, chatbots, predictive analytics, or adaptive learning systems.
• Knowledge of ethical AI frameworks and data privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA, GDPR).
• Background in academic research, particularly in areas involving AI and machine learning.

About Washington International School

Founded in 1966, Washington International School is a private, non-profit, Preschool-12 school profoundly committed to its mission: to be an exemplary learning community—enriched by differences, informed through inquiry, global in reach. Serving its full community of 900 plus students on two campuses, the school is multinational, multicultural, and multilingual. The school’s challenging international program draws on classroom-based research on pedagogical practices and curriculum design from renowned organizations such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Project Zero, based in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. From Preschool through Grade 5 students follow the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Program; in Grades 6-10 they continue with a multidisciplinary and inquiry-based approach designed to enhance understanding and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the prestigious IB Diploma Program (DP). All students in Grades 11 and 12 are enrolled in the DP, which prepares them to take exams to receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma in addition to a WIS diploma. IB Diploma results are well above the worldwide pass rate, and WIS gra...duates attend highly selective colleges and universities in both the United States (about two-thirds in a typical year) and abroad. Commitment to the intensive study of a second language is a core principle, with Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes taught entirely in French or Spanish. All instruction in Grades 1-5 is “dual language” in English and either French or Spanish. Chinese is an option beginning in Grade 6. Typically, one half to three-quarters of WIS graduates earn the Bilingual IB Diploma, demonstrating fluency in two languages. The entire school community – alumni, parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff – are ardent advocates for international education. WIS has played a prominent role in setting a standard for a global perspective that many schools now emulate. The school culture is highly egalitarian, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and understanding differing points of view. There is no typical WIS family: some households consist only of U.S. passport holders, others are all non-U.S. passport holders and many are a mix of nationalities. In addition to this global diversity, WIS also strives to achieve economic diversity: 14% of the students receive financial assistance.

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