QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in education or higher.
• At least three years of successful full-time experience as a classroom teacher.
• Professional development experience educating teachers or other adults in the integration of technology for instruction and productivity using all of the following modes: modeling, one-on-one, small group, or large group preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general computing and curricular periodicals/journals, websites, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and instruction manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

CONTRACT:  Days Teachers are in Session (181 days) plus 25 additional days that occur primarily between Memorial Day and the first day teachers report for the academic year.

WORKING HOURS:  8:30 –4:00 daily (FLSA exempt)

REPORTS TO:   Executive Director of Technology and Communications

EVALUATED BY:  Executive Directors of Technology and Communications

SUPERVISES & EVALUATES:  To Be Determined

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps facilitate the success of the district's Student Computing Initiative by providing ongoing professional development. Continuously helps in the research and discovery of new and inventive ways to deliver digital instruction and professional development to the classroom. Assists with annual device check-out, check-in, and preparation procedures as assigned.
• Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports the teachers as they implement the lessons in their classrooms.
• Promotes model instructional practices and the appropriate role of technology in them.
• Articulates appropriate instructional technology practices as described in technology standards for students and teachers.
• Provides assistance and training to building instructional staff in the integration of technology to support student achievement.  This includes planning and implementing job-embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
• Collaborates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of instructional technology materials and software.
• Assists with technology training as part of collaborative school district staff development initiatives and supports regional and statewide initiatives.
• Works with curricular staff to develop and implement technology-enhanced curriculum integration projects.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing technology.
• Collaborates with School Administrators, Library Media Specialists, and staff to ensure infrastructure and tools are available to carry out school and technology initiatives.
• Conducts research about advancements in technology tools and resources to influence decision-making.
• Gathers and disseminates information (e.g., grants, policies, professional development opportunities) relevant to instructional technology.
• Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintaining expertise in the field.
• Participates in workshops, conferences and trainings.
• Conducts staff development and supports community awareness initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the process and strategies used in implementing instructional technology plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new computer, video, communication, web-based technologies, curriculum design, and working knowledge of instructional design and assessments.
• Demonstrate a passion for digital learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate/mentor technology users.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly acquire new knowledge regarding technology.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the use of technology.
• Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to design and deliver technology-enhanced instruction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but will travel from site to site on a regular basis.  The noise level of the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

• The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.