Educational Technologist

POSITION PURPOSE:  The Middle School Educational Technologist is responsible for assisting faculty to create dynamic learning environments for students as a key part of the one-to-one technology program in grades 5-8.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with EdTech team, administration and faculty to develop best-fit solutions for technology integration across disciplines
• Provide direct guidance and support in the use of technology for teaching faculty
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of technology in curricula, course materials and methods of instruction
• Provide formal training and professional development for faculty
• Provide administrative and technical support for instructional technology to improve learning outcomes
• Guest-teach and co-teach across disciplines
• Partner with faculty to design rubrics, lessons guides and class materials
• Maintain records of progress with classroom technology efforts
• Supervise student spaces, instruct students individually and in groups
• Maintain contact with students and parents with effective and regular communication
• Provide a variety of resources for children to explore, manipulate and use technology in classroom and other school environments
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs
• Maintain expertise in field through ongoing professional development (attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops), demonstrating a commitment to field of study or knowledge of learning styles
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in education or educational technology
• 5+ years’ experience as a middle-school educator
• Experience using iPads and cloud services in a one-to-one environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated understanding of technology in curriculum design
• Experience in curricular design, inquiry-based learning, computer science, robotics, and/or classroom teaching are desirable

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to relate and interact with young adolescents and faculty
• Energetic and eager to engage actively with students and parents
• Appreciation for diversity and committed to the goal of maintaining an authentic, inclusive community