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Director of Technology roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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The Albemarle County Public Schools Department of Technology is actively recruiting an Assistant Director for Technology Integration to lead the School Division's drive to integrate contemporary technologies throughout the curriculum, schools, and the community at large. This person will supervise the Learning Technology team and will serve on the leadership team for the Department of Technology. Using the ACPS Framework for Quality Learning aligned with the VDOE’s Digital Learning Integration Standards, the Assistant Director supports both student learning and the district’s strategic goals. This support will be characterized by creating open learning environments designed around Division beliefs in Equity, Access, and Universal Design for Learning. This Assistant Director will work with the Deputy Chief Technology Officer, and the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, among others. Together they will ensure that all Learning Technologies, and the support structures behind them, support all learners equitably, as well as assist teachers in the professional learning needed to fill contemporary educational roles.
ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads the Learning Technology Team (the Learning Technology Integrators and the Manager for Digital Equity) and through this team helps to set Division priorities for classroom technology, digital learning, and future technology initiatives;
- Provides leadership for classroom computer and 1:1 (one-to-one) initiatives;
- Provides leadership for technology outreach projects, including internet connectivity for all students;
- Leads the resource vetting process and the development of digital curriculum;
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Division's Internet Safety Program as mandated by the federal government, and stewards the development and delivery of the digital citizenship curriculum;
- Collaborates with lead coaches, principals, and departmental heads to assess and respond to the impact of technology on teaching and learning;
- Supports and aligns professional learning programs for both professional and instructional staff with the instructional priorities outlined by the Office of Instruction;
- Collaborates with Technology Leadership to support new technology acquisitions to ensure instructional alignment;
- Works with Technology and Division Leadership to ensure technology considerations and goals are part of the Division’s Strategic Plan and support the implementation of those goals;
- Assists and consults with others in the Department of Technology and the Office of Instruction on the collection and management of data, and submits reports;
- Leads or supports committees and project teams responsible for instructional technology and professional development, including collaboration with Facilities Planning to ensure spaces are appropriately functional for contemporary learning;
- Keeps informed of emerging technologies and developments in the fields of instructional technology and professional development;
- Manages the hiring process for the Learning Technology Team;
- Conducts annual performance reviews for all members of the Learning Technology Team;
- Develops resources for family engagement and actively participates in community outreach and events;
- Manages a database of instructional technology coaching interactions;
- Participates in department leadership meetings;
- Performs other tasks as assigned;
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; strong leadership skills in support of the Educational Technology Plan and the Division’s mission; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comprehensive instructional technology experience; comprehensive knowledge of professional development; proven expertise in the planning and implementing instructional technology systems and professional development; ability to perform instructional technology systems analysis and needs assessments; ability to develop effective plans to meet instructional technology needs; technical expertise with computer systems; eagerness to learn and apply new technologies; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to present technical information to decision-makers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is preferred with at least five years of experience using instructional technologies in an educational setting; a capacity to lead and apply concepts around Educational Technology in an educational setting; proven experience in presenting and planning staff development for adult learners. Must be certified as a teacher in Virginia or eligible to be certified in Virginia. A master’s degree is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $97,427 to $116,916 Per Year
Job Categories:
- Support Staff > Computer Support
- Support Staff > Network Services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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INTRODUCTION
The Albemarle County Public Schools Department of Technology is actively recruiting an Assistant Director for Technology Integration to lead the School Division's drive to integrate contemporary technologies throughout the curriculum, schools, and the community at large. This person will supervise the Learning Technology team and will serve on the leadership team for the Department of Technology. Using the ACPS Framework for Quality Learning aligned with the VDOE’s Digital Learning Integration Standards, the Assistant Director supports both student learning and the district’s strategic goals. This support will be characterized by creating open learning environments designed around Division beliefs in Equity, Access, and Universal Design for Learning. This Assistant Director will work with the Deputy Chief Technology Officer, and the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, among others. Together they will ensure that all Learning Technologies, and the support structures behind them, support all learners equitably, as well as assist teachers in the professional learning needed to fill contemporary educational roles.
ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads the Learning Technology Team (the Learning Technology Integrators and the Manager for Digital Equity) and through this team helps to set Division priorities for classroom technology, digital learning, and future technology initiatives;
- Provides leadership for classroom computer and 1:1 (one-to-one) initiatives;
- Provides leadership for technology outreach projects, including internet connectivity for all students;
- Leads the resource vetting process and the development of digital curriculum;
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Division's Internet Safety Program as mandated by the federal government, and stewards the development and delivery of the digital citizenship curriculum;
- Collaborates with lead coaches, principals, and departmental heads to assess and respond to the impact of technology on teaching and learning;
- Supports and aligns professional learning programs for both professional and instructional staff with the instructional priorities outlined by the Office of Instruction;
- Collaborates with Technology Leadership to support new technology acquisitions to ensure instructional alignment;
- Works with Technology and Division Leadership to ensure technology considerations and goals are part of the Division’s Strategic Plan and support the implementation of those goals;
- Assists and consults with others in the Department of Technology and the Office of Instruction on the collection and management of data, and submits reports;
- Leads or supports committees and project teams responsible for instructional technology and professional development, including collaboration with Facilities Planning to ensure spaces are appropriately functional for contemporary learning;
- Keeps informed of emerging technologies and developments in the fields of instructional technology and professional development;
- Manages the hiring process for the Learning Technology Team;
- Conducts annual performance reviews for all members of the Learning Technology Team;
- Develops resources for family engagement and actively participates in community outreach and events;
- Manages a database of instructional technology coaching interactions;
- Participates in department leadership meetings;
- Performs other tasks as assigned;
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; strong leadership skills in support of the Educational Technology Plan and the Division’s mission; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comprehensive instructional technology experience; comprehensive knowledge of professional development; proven expertise in the planning and implementing instructional technology systems and professional development; ability to perform instructional technology systems analysis and needs assessments; ability to develop effective plans to meet instructional technology needs; technical expertise with computer systems; eagerness to learn and apply new technologies; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to present technical information to decision-makers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is preferred with at least five years of experience using instructional technologies in an educational setting; a capacity to lead and apply concepts around Educational Technology in an educational setting; proven experience in presenting and planning staff development for adult learners. Must be certified as a teacher in Virginia or eligible to be certified in Virginia. A master’s degree is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $97,427 to $116,916 Per Year
Job Categories:
- Support Staff > Computer Support
- Support Staff > Network Services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
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Map your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates Director of Technology petitions against specialty occupation criteria. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code to document the theoretical and practical application of IT knowledge your role requires, this directly supports your employer's RFE response if challenged.
Filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Director of Technology roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for this title. That filing history confirms the employer knows the H-1B process and has already cleared the DOL wage certification step.
Target cap-exempt employers to avoid lottery risk
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition goes straight to USCIS without entering the annual lottery. Director of Technology roles at these organizations are filed year-round with no selection uncertainty.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating compensation
Run your job location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Director of Technology offers at Level III or IV wages signal the employer can file a defensible LCA, a Level I offer in a high-cost metro is a petition risk.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your offer contact to confirm enrollment status early, a Director of Technology role at an unenrolled employer cannot be sponsored, and switching employers mid-process resets the petition timeline.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
If your Director of Technology role has a hard start date tied to a product launch or budget cycle, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication runs several months; premium gets a decision within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Director Of Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Technology role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS looks at whether the role's duties are complex enough that a specific degree is a minimum requirement, not merely preferred. Titles alone don't qualify the role, the job description and educational requirement do.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for Director of Technology positions, so you can focus your search on companies already cleared through the DOL wage certification process. This cuts out employers who list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed an H-1B petition for this title.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Director of Technology role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, change status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you remain in a period of authorized stay. Acting quickly matters, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer before the grace period ends.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if the Director of Technology role is fully remote?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each location where you'll work for more than 30 workdays in a year. For remote Director of Technology roles, that typically means an LCA covering your home address. USCIS and DOL treat each work location as a distinct wage obligation, so your employer needs to plan accordingly.
Does a master's degree in a non-IT field strengthen my H-1B petition for this title?
It depends on the field. A master's in business administration with a technology management concentration can support a specialty occupation argument for a Director of Technology petition, but USCIS scrutinizes the connection between the degree and the role's actual duties. A computer science or information systems degree creates the cleanest alignment and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.