PHP Applications Developer

Position Type:

Technology

Date Posted:

12/5/2025

Location:

Central Office-Board of Education

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Fairfield Public Schools has a wide variety of internal and external web applications that service the staff and community. We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the lifecycle of these applications—from maintenance and updates to the creation of custom solutions that support district operations. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between complex data and user-friendly interfaces, managing critical workflows such as staff timesheet submissions, athletic registrations, and community portals. This role is pivotal in ensuring our digital tools are secure, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of the Fairfield community.

Job Purpose Statement: Develops, and maintains custom web applications for the educational district. Ensures applications are accessible, user-friendly, and compliant with ADA and WCAG standards. Collaborates with departments and schools to create solutions that improve workflows, data management, and digital experiences. Manages the full application lifecycle from planning through deployment and maintenance. Integrates data from different systems through integrations from .csv to API.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Director of Information Technology or designee. Should be able to manage their own schedule based on the priority of projects assigned to them.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and maintain applications, databases, web services, and data interfacesServe as ADA compliance officer for web presence; maintain WCAG standards

Analyze technology workflows to identify efficiency improvements and integration opportunities

Manage External DNS Zones, IP reputation, and usage reporting

Create data sync/export routines for third-party integrations and reporting (Tableau, Crystal Reports, External Vendors)

Document code, processes, workflows, and configurations

Support content creation, publishing, and version control for departments and schools

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

WORK PERIOD:

12 Months/248 days SALARY INFO & BENEFITS:

$100,000- $120,000- Commensurate with experience

Benefits include Medical/Dental, Tuition Reimbursement, National Holidays, Town of Fairfield Discount Beach Pass FILING DATE:

December 9, 2025 (priority deadline for internal candidates)

Fairfield, Connecticut, located on Long Island Sound, has a population in excess of 57,000. The community is residential in nature and is in easy access to cultural and

educational opportunities in the area and in New York City. The Fairfield Public Schools is a premier school district in Connecticut with very high standards and achievement.

The 9,000+ students attend one of the district's 18 schools. The mission of the Fairfield Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, is to ensure that every student acquires the knowledge and skills needed to be a lifelong learner, responsible citizen, and successful participant in an ever-changing global society through a comprehensive educational program.

For additional information contact:

Marco Taddei

Director of Information Technology