Educational Technology Director

Educational Technology Director
Disseminate digital literacy and Ed/Tech related information throughout the KAUST School community via news bulletins, electronic mail, presentations and staff meetings, etc.
Lead on community relations by speaking to parents and professional groups and by publicizing the KAUST School EdTech plans and progress
Continue to grow as a professional technology educator and as an educational leader
Provide leadership to, supervise, and evaluate all EdTech Specialists/Coaches and Library Media Specialists across all divisions

Competencies
∙ Technical knowledge in the fields of digital literacy and the broad range of technologies used in educational environments
∙ Experience with, and knowledge of the theory and practice of technologies for education ∙ Excellent interpersonal relations skills, especially in being a collaborative team member, and instructional leader

Qualifications & Experience
∙ Minimum 5 years’ experience in Educational Technology
∙ Bachelor’s degree in Education (Library or Technology qualifications preferred). Masters preferred
∙ Previous experience in international educational setting (preferred)
∙ Previous Leadership experience in either Library or Technology roles
∙ Previous IB experience (preferred)

Number of Contract Days

180

Taxes

No taxes applied to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(Faculty is advised to check their individual eligibility with their home country authorities)

Savings Potential

Savings Plan with matched employer contribution up to 10% of base salary.
Over Base Allowance, up to 50% of base pay paid monthly to each single teacher, or to highest-paid member of teaching couple

Accommodation

Housing in the KAUST community for which rent will be charged according to a schedule established by KAUST.
- Complimentary broad-band internet.
- No charge for utilities (if within benchmark limit)
- Subsidized annual rent to be paid by the employee, deducted from the salary (subject to change) are attached
- Rent will not exceed 25% of base salary of the house teachers are eligible for.
- If a teacher choose to upgrade to bigger house, then full rent applies.

Flights/Transport

Reimbursement for one economy class return ticket provided for dependent child(ren) enrolled as a full time student in an undergraduate college or university program, to visit parents at KAUST twice per school year (subject to capped amount, determined by country).

Utilities

Utilities, furnishings, major appliances are included.

Furniture

Utilities, furnishings, major appliances are included.

Moving Allowance

15% of annual base salary, a fixed one-time payment per family
(in case of a teaching couple, this is calculated using the base salary of the highest earner),
This is to cover cost of visa application, medical examination, degree attestation, storage cost...etc.

Medical

Full local coverage for employee and dependents (Global Plan available upon enrollment with subsidized rates)

Disability

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance provided. Additional optional coverage available for employees, spouses and dependents at reasonable rates.

Other

Pension: 10% of base salary (3 full years of vesting rule applies)