Information Technology Director I/II/III at High Tech High Charter Organization
About the Employer
Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Title: IT Director I/II/III Job Type: Employee Salary: commensurate with experience IT Director I ($87,356.06 to $100,338.92) IT Director II ($94,073.10 to $108,053.44) IT Director III ($109,096.90 to $125,308.26) Application Opening Date: 12/23/25 Application Closing Date: 2/28/26 Job Function/Description As a member of the HTH IT Department, the IT Director will perform the responsibilities of architecting and leading the installation, configuration, testing, documenting, and managing the maintenance of core infrastructure systems under the guidance and direction of the CTO. The IT Director will provide higher level support to I.T. admins, coordinate support for our schools, and provide direct I.T. support for students, staff and faculty at our various High Tech High Charter schools. This position supports the HTH IT Department and intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems and networks is required. Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): - Research, plan, design, coordinate, install, and maintain server and networking infrastructure (Windows, VMWare, MacOS, Linux, Cisco) for organization-wide IT operations - Monitor and ensure high availability and redundancy of mission critical I.T. infrastructure - Manage upkeep and maintenance of data center, server upgrades & patches, and backups - Setup and maintain internal school databases and reporting tools - Create and maintain automated account management tools and scripts - Setup and maintain I.T. cybersecurity systems (firewalls, IPS/IDS, internet filtering/proxy systems) - Configure and maintain VOIP phone systemsSetup, manage, & troubleshoot AV equipment and systems - Maintain and manage Windows, macOS, chromeOS, & iOS devices in a multi-user environment - Create, maintain, and archive user accounts in Active Directory/Google Workspace/PowerSchoolCreate materials to educate staff and students about IT policies and equipment/software usage
Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (ideally in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field) or equivalent work experience (at least 3 years of experience) - Prior experience working in education preferred, not required - Experience with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, chromeOS, etc) - Experience with virtualization systems (Hyper-V, VMWare) - Experience with DNS, DHCP, NPS (802.1x), File/Print, SMTP, SNMP, TCP/IP, etc - Experience managing images and software deployment (Windows MDT, Windows Intune, Google Admin console, Mosyle MDM, etc) - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Cisco networks, wireless controllers and access points, and security fundamentalsIntermediate to expert level understanding of Internet services design & configuration (Fortinet) - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Active Directory in a large multi-user environment - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Linux/Unix servers for providing Internet, web, and VOIP services (pfSense, Apache, Wordpress, Asterisk, mySQL, php) - Intermediate to expert level experience with Google Apps (for Education) - Experience creating scripts or tools for managing user accounts, software, and notifications (PowerShell/GAM/etc)
Clearances TB Clearance and Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (ideally in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field) or equivalent work experience (at least 3 years of experience) - Prior experience working in education preferred, not required - Experience with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, chromeOS, etc) - Experience with virtualization systems (Hyper-V, VMWare) - Experience with DNS, DHCP, NPS (802.1x), File/Print, SMTP, SNMP, TCP/IP, etc - Experience managing images and software deployment (Windows MDT, Windows Intune, Google Admin console, Mosyle MDM, etc) - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Cisco networks, wireless controllers and access points, and security fundamentalsIntermediate to expert level understanding of Internet services design & configuration (Fortinet) - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Active Directory in a large multi-user environment - Intermediate to expert level understanding of Linux/Unix servers for providing Internet, web, and VOIP services (pfSense, Apache, Wordpress, Asterisk, mySQL, php) - Intermediate to expert level experience with Google Apps (for Education) - Experience creating scripts or tools for managing user accounts, software, and notifications (PowerShell/GAM/etc)
Clearances TB Clearance and Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Comments and Other Information
An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individual without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.
The distinguished difference between IT Director I & II & III is in the amount, complexity, and responsibility encountered in the performance of the duties. While the general job descriptions are very similar, the amount and extent of the work for IT Director II & III is more complex, requiring additional and more responsible judgment. Incumbents in this class use greater independent judgment in performing the duties relating to setup and maintenance of critical server infrastructure. Incumbents perform duties following best practice and standard procedures for maintaining high level I.T. service to all schools. Incumbents regularly function without direct supervision, although the duties and guidelines for independent action are well defined and supervision is available for all non-routine I.T. duties. IT Director II & III’s have the knowledge and experience to step in place of the CTO as needed.
Comments and Other Information
An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individual without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.
The distinguished difference between IT Director I & II & III is in the amount, complexity, and responsibility encountered in the performance of the duties. While the general job descriptions are very similar, the amount and extent of the work for IT Director II & III is more complex, requiring additional and more responsible judgment. Incumbents in this class use greater independent judgment in performing the duties relating to setup and maintenance of critical server infrastructure. Incumbents perform duties following best practice and standard procedures for maintaining high level I.T. service to all schools. Incumbents regularly function without direct supervision, although the duties and guidelines for independent action are well defined and supervision is available for all non-routine I.T. duties. IT Director II & III’s have the knowledge and experience to step in place of the CTO as needed.
Application Deadline
2/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/23/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
IT Director I ($87,356.06 to $100,338.92) IT Director II ($94,073.10 to $108,053.44) IT Director III ($109,096.90 to $125,308.26)
Length of Work Year
220
Employment Type
Full Time