Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Assist educators in the design and development of technology rich lessons and curriculum that improves student learning.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology into the academic program.
- Provide current, relevant training and materials for faculty and students.
- Assist educators with the evaluation and selection of technology tools.
- Work directly with students for technology support and education, including leading occasional lessons.
- Develops and conducts technological professional development for all employees both asynchronously and synchronously, plus both in person and on-line.
- Participates in professional development opportunities for knowledge, skill, and ability development.
- Develop an extensive working knowledge of the District technology.
- Models the effective integration of technology through professional development sessions, blogs, and other forms of communication and interactions.
- Develops relationships with vendors to support district technologies.
- Communicates technology-related integration strategies with administrators and teachers.
- Create resources and provide support for educators on digital citizenship and responsible use of technology.
- Conduct professional development for faculty to utilize technology tools (including online programs, online textbook access, other educational technology tools) to support student instruction; “training the trainer” so faculty can lead and educate students using tools.
- Act as a liaison between the technology department and the academic program (faculty and students).
- Will meet weekly with the learning coaches and Director of Teaching and Learning.
- Lead and work with Technology teachers and the development of the instructional technology curriculum.
- Assist with NWEA-MAP testing and other assessments.
- Collaborate with principals, Director of Technology, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Learning Coaches, on technology integration needs.
- Document and update technical policies and procedures used across the district.
- Maintain personal commitment to professional growth by remaining current in research and best practices, and engaging in continuous professional learning.
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move from 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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 is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee occasionally works evenings or weekends. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and works with the use of a personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per collective bargaining agreement.
Work year - 185 regularly contracted days; plus 10 additional days paid per diem.
Additional Notes
The Instructional Technology Coach Position Description
The Instructional Technology Coach will provide district-wide coaching to teachers in large or small groups or independently for grades Pk-8. The coach will facilitate professional learning conversations on a variety of topics including integration strategies for technology and digital learning aligned to the curriculum. The Instructional technology coach partners with teachers to provide them with personalized support in meeting their teaching needs. After identifying a classroom challenge to tackle, coaches and teachers closely collaborate to brainstorm solutions, select and implement the best strategies, and reflect on progress.