Director of Technology
Thaden School
IT, Operations
Bentonville, AR, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Job Details
Bentonville - Bentonville, AR
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with the School's educational mission.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the technology team (Technology Manager and Data Systems Manager), fostering a culture of service, continuous improvement, professional excellence, and innovation.
- Forge partnerships with teachers and academic leaders to promote strategic and thoughtful deployment of technology into the curriculum in ways that enhance learning outcomes and the student experience.
- Provide leadership, vision, and day-to-day management of the IT department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, printers, and telephone systems.
- Maintain secure, efficient, and robust server and network architecture, as well as cost-effective improvements to network and cloud-based applications.
- Ensure efficiencies in the collection, analysis, usage, retention, and sharing of academic and administrative information and data.
- Serve as a thought partner and monitor emerging trends in AI to anticipate opportunities and risks and guide the school in developing responsible use policies and adopting best practices in educational and business.
- Oversee the technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
- Take an active role in the life of the school and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (information technology, computer science, systems management, or related discipline); master’s degree preferred
- At least five years of experience in technology leadership
- Experience in independent schools preferred
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple technology projects simultaneously
- Current and in-depth knowledge of network architecture; telecommunication; wireless, mobile, and cloud technologies
- Knowledge of administrative and academic database systems
- Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Strong problem solving skills with a high degree of diplomacy
- A team-oriented mindset and an interest in working collaboratively with the school community
Physical Requirements
- Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands
- Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds
- Some work performed outside may require exposure to changing weather conditions

















