Director of Technology and Innovation

KAS is seeking a Director of Technology and Innovation who is excited to turn technology into a catalyst for creative, curious, connected learning from PreK through Grade 12. Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will shape how our multilingual, globally minded students and teachers learn, design and create.

What you will help us build

• A PreK–12 framework for the ethical, effective use of AI in teaching and learning

• A Tech Ambassadors program and a technology integration model that brings innovation into every classroom

• A five-year plan for our learning platforms and student information systems

• Data protection and AI governance, with our Data Protection Committee

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Instructional Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and as an instructional leader, advancing the School’s mission and philosophy.

•  Lead a collaborative process with division heads to develop and implement a PreK–12 strategic vision and curricular path for innovation and design thinking, including maker, design, computer science, and related disciplines, aligned to the school’s mission, strategic plan, values, culture, and divisional and departmental needs.

•  Oversee coordination of technology integration and the PreK–12 technology, computer science and design curriculum scope and sequence, in alignment with the Director of Teaching and Learning.

•  Evaluate and test instructional technology tools and new technologies, and guide senior leaders on strategic and operational decisions about hardware, software, and services that enhance student learning and innovative pedagogy.

•  Design and launch new initiatives, including possible auxiliary programming opportunities.

Professional Learning and Innovation:

• Design, deliver, and oversee professional development in innovation, technology integration, and instructional design, in coordination with the Director of Teaching and Learning.

•  Work 1:1 with faculty and collaborate with teachers to foster thoughtful, creative, and independent use of technology, design-based thinking, and flexible problem-solving.

• Co-teach and model exemplary, technology-rich instructional practices, creativity, and the research and design process, and maintain documentation on technology programming and written curriculum.

• Deliver regular training to staff, faculty, parents, and students, and champion the appropriate, ethical, and responsible use of technology and AI in line with the Responsible Use Policy (RUP), school best practices, and schoolwide strategic goals.

• Foster an institution-wide growth mindset that encourages intelligent risk-taking, curiosity, and iterative problem-solving.

Systems, Security & Data

• Supervise the IT Team, including the Senior Technology Specialist and Systems Analyst, lead IT projects, and balance workload across the Office of Technology and Innovation, providing backup when needed.

• Work closely with the School’s IT network support company to ensure proactive planning, smooth and consistent operation of hardware, secure systems, timely upgrades, efficient support, and effective troubleshooting.

• Oversee the School’s student information and learning management systems, including ManageBac and its supporting SIS, in partnership with the Registrar, Principals, and Director of Teaching and Learning.

• Guide compliance for school-wide data and systems, working with the Data Protection Officer and Data Protection Committee on compliance with Taiwan’s PDPA and related international standards.

• Assume the role of Data Protection Officer (within 12 months of appointment), subject to approval by the Head of School and Board, with oversight by the Data Protection Committee and direct reporting to the Head of School and Board on data protection matters.

Budget, Vendors, & Assets

• Work closely with the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Operations to develop and manage the technology budget and vendor relationships in line with KAS procurement policy.

• Oversee inventory and maintenance of instructional equipment, phones, databases, replacement cycles, capital expenditures, and Provision for Plant Replacement, Renewal and Special Maintenance (PPRRSM) expenses.

Safeguarding & Community

• Lead the KAS commitment to safeguarding children as a priority.

• Represent KAS externally on technology at conferences and events.

• Carry out any other responsibilities as determined by school leadership.

Please see the full Position Description here.

About KAS

Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, not-for-profit day school established in 1989 for the children of expatriate families in Kaohsiung. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers the IB’s MYP and DP programmes. We receive annual grants and sponsorship from the US Department of State.

Kaohsiung American School moved into its beautiful, purpose-built campus buildings in 2015/2016, which include certified LEED Gold and Silver facilities. We are recognized as the premier international school in southern Taiwan, and we hold memberships in the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), AAIE, CIS, AISA and other regional and global school associations. We currently enroll 780+ students from 40+ countries, although most of our students share Taiwanese heritage and Mandarin as a first language. The High School enrolls 260+ students and includes 35+ full or part time faculty members. Every year, 65–85% of our students are full IB Diploma candidates, and almost all other students will take certificates in one or more subject areas. All our students are multilingual learners.

KAS is Committed to Child Safeguarding

• KAS conducts rigorous background and reference checks on all candidates.

• Employees and volunteers at KAS receive training to recognize signs of abuse and neglect and are required to report suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect.

• Our child protection response team uses a team-based approach to respond to each reported incident in accordance with Taiwanese law and international best practices.

• KAS is committed to supporting and recognizing the identities of all students. We foster an environment free of discrimination and other forms of identity-based harm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least five years of experience in educational technology or IT, including experience leading a team of technology professionals in an education environment.

• Commitment to child safeguarding.

• Strong grasp of contemporary learning theories, STEAM/STEM frameworks, and AI tools in education.

• Experience managing computer systems using enterprise management tools.

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection (Taiwan PDPA, GDPR),

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: written, verbal, presentation, and training.

• Experience working directly with teachers and students.

• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in non-technical terms and a commitment to documentation.

• Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of support requests.

• Demonstrated ability to curate and maintain important vendor relationships, including pricing negotiations.

• Experience developing and managing a technology budget.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including creating system documentation.

• A master's degree in educational technology or leadership

• A track record of launching innovative programs, such as maker and design, computer science, or AI pilots, that changed how teachers and students work.

• Experience implementing, leading, and maintaining student information and learning management systems in an IB environment.

• Experience with a school device and platform environment such as Google Workspace, Chromebooks and Apple devices.

• A recognized privacy or security certification (e.g., IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, Security+), or willingness to obtain one within the first 12 months.

• Experience in an IB or international school.

• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin.