Archway Charter School exists to help students in rural Delta communities acquire, through an innovative, flexible, and accessible approach to learning and instruction, the skills, aptitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful and engaged citizens in an ever-changing world. As an open-enrollment charter school, Archway’s vision is to bridge educational gaps and provide a quality academic experience for Mississippi Delta middle and high school students by offering a hybrid charter school option that addresses the barriers of human capital, place, and time.

Why choose Archway?

We’ve dismantled the traditional classroom walls. Archway Charter School operates on a highly flexible hybrid schedule: 18 days of remote instruction followed by 2 intensive, high-impact days in person at our Belzoni campus.

This model allows you to live where you want while serving the students who need you most. Whether you are based in Jackson, Oxford, or even out of state, Archway makes it possible to be a Delta educator without the daily commute.

• 18 Days Remote: Lead rigorous, synchronous virtual lessons from your home office. Use our advanced digital suite to facilitate small groups, 1-on-1 interventions, and collaborative projects.
• 2 Days In-Person (The "Residency"): Twice a month, our community gathers in Belzoni. These "Power Days" are dedicated to hands-on labs, physical education, arts, community-building, and face-to-face mentorship.
• Autonomy with Support: We provide a rigorous curriculum framework but give you the professional trust to adapt lessons to meet your students where they are.
• A Culture of Growth: Our model includes dedicated time for collaborative planning and weekly professional development, ensuring you never stop growing as an educator.
• The "Impact" Factor: Serve in some of Mississippi's most underserved communities, where your presence directly bridges the educational equity gap.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary and benefits package designed to honor your expertise and commitment to the Delta region.

Who We Are Looking For

At Archway Charter School, we aren’t just looking for employees; we are looking for pioneers. Whether you are in the classroom, managing operations, or supporting student wellness, you are a vital part of a model that is redefining what "school" looks like in the Mississippi Delta.

Because 90% of our operations happen in a virtual environment, tech-savviness is not a "plus"—it is our baseline. * You are a "digital native" who views software as a tool for connection, not a hurdle.

• You are comfortable working across multiple platforms (Slack, Zoom, Cloud-based ERPs, LMS) and can troubleshoot your own digital workspace with confidence.
• You believe that distance shouldn't diminish quality; you strive to make every virtual interaction as professional and impactful as an in-person one.

With 18 days of remote work a month, we don't believe in micromanagement. We hire adults who own their outcomes.

• Radical Accountability: You thrive in an environment where you are judged by the quality of your work and the success of our students, not by the hours you sit at a desk.
• Proactive Communication: You understand that in a remote world, "silence is deadly." You are an expert at keeping your team looped in through concise updates and collaborative digital tools.

Our 2 days on-campus in Belzoni are the "heartbeat" of our school year.

• You are someone who shows up with energy. When we are on the ground in the Delta, you are fully present, building the real-world relationships that sustain our virtual work.
• You possess "Delta Grit"—the adaptability to handle the fast-paced, high-touch nature of our in-person residency days with a solution-oriented attitude.

You are here because you believe the students of the Delta deserve the best minds in the country, regardless of where those minds live.

• You are comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the "start-up" energy of a charter school.
• You don't just follow systems; you help build and refine them to better serve a community that has been historically underserved.

Primary Function

The Technology Director is the architect and steward of the digital infrastructure that makes Archway’s hybrid model possible. This role is responsible for ensuring that the three learning modalities—Live Online, Self-Paced Online, and On-Campus—function seamlessly and securely. The Technology Director manages all hardware, software, and networking assets, with a particular focus on bridging the digital divide for students in rural Delta communities through innovative connectivity solutions and Virtual Reality (VR) integration.

Responsibilities & Duties

Systems & Infrastructure Management

·       Hybrid Ecosystem Oversight: Maintain the reliability of the school’s digital backbone, ensuring high-speed connectivity for the Belzoni campus and managing the distribution and maintenance of student devices (laptops/tablets) and hotspots for home use.

·       LMS Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS) and instructional platforms, managing user accounts, permissions, and data integration.

·       Virtual Reality (VR) Lead: Oversee the deployment, hardware maintenance, and software updates for the VR headsets and environment, ensuring students and teachers have uninterrupted access to virtual field trips and immersive lessons.

·       Network Security: Implement and monitor robust cybersecurity protocols, web filtering (CIPA compliance), and data privacy measures to protect student and staff information in a "borderless" school environment.

Technical Support & Training

·       Help Desk Operations: Establish and manage a responsive technical support system for staff, students, and parents to resolve hardware and software issues that impede remote or in-person learning.

·       Professional Development: Conduct training sessions for staff to ensure high levels of proficiency in Google Workspace, video conferencing tools, and VR hardware.

·       Parent/Student Onboarding: Create user-friendly guides and lead orientation sessions to help families—many of whom may be new to hybrid learning—navigate the school’s digital tools.

Strategic Planning & Operations

·       Inventory Management: Maintain a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all technological assets, including a lifecycle replacement plan for student and staff devices.

·       Vendor Management: Coordinate with external technology vendors, internet service providers, and software partners to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

·       E-Rate Management: Oversee the school’s participation in the federal E-Rate program to maximize funding for telecommunications and internet access.

·       Data Integration: Work with the Principal to ensure academic data from online platforms flows accurately into the Student Information System (SIS) for reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education Technology, or a related field, required. (Master's preferred).

·       Successfully pass background check, required.

·       Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in technology coordination, preferably within a K-12 or virtual school environment.

·       Expertise in Google Workspace for Education administration.

·       Familiarity with Virtual Reality (VR) hardware (e.g., Meta Quest/VIVE) and mobile device management (MDM) software.

·       Strong knowledge of networking, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and cloud-based systems.

·       Exceptional troubleshooting skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users (teachers and parents).

·       Demonstrated commitment to Archway’s mission of serving rural Delta communities and bridging the digital divide.

·       Preferred: Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Google Certified Professional, or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.

Compensation Archway Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Archway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Archway reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.