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

Required qualifications include:

• 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.

Please view 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.