Educational Technology Coordinator

Open Position:  Educational Technology Coordinator

Reports to: Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation

FLSA Status: Exempt

When Needed: 2019-2020 Academic Year

Do you long to be part of a school that shapes tomorrow’s leaders by encouraging thoughtful risk-taking and new approaches to instruction? Do you want to play an active role in supporting the forward-thinking vision and culture of a school by continuing to stay ahead of emerging education technologies, discerning best uses, and establishing groundbreaking lesson plans? Are you a talented, highly motivated educator that embraces innovation?

If so, we have the perfect role for you!  We are seeking an Educational Technology Coordinator for St. Thomas School (STS).

STS is at the forefront of education technology. As an original Microsoft Showcase School, STS was one of the first schools to:

•  Launch a schoolwide 1:1 laptop program

•  Implement a Virtual Reality lab

•  Provide feedback to Microsoft during the development of OneNote Class Notebooks

We need an educator who is passionate and capable of maintaining and advancing our position as a global leader in education technology.

Help us shape our new Center of Leadership & Innovation, which launches in 2021, and will include a technology lab, makerspace, and learning commons.  Collaborate with the IT Department and members of the Center to influence the choice of technology and equipment, as well as the curriculum to elevate student learning. Join us in continuing our tradition as a world-recognized leader in education technology.
 

Who We Are

• Non-Sectarian

• Independent

• A Microsoft Showcase School

• Preschool – Eighth Grade

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Robust benefits package

• Professional development opportunities

• Progressive approaches to education

• Unique access to the latest education technology

• Opportunities to work with leading companies in technology

• 1:1 Surface tablets in K-8 classrooms

St. Thomas School (STS) is one of the most established independent schools on the east side of Lake Washington. We define ourselves by a cognitively rigorous program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. STS is a recognized leader in developing the whole student, serving over 360 students from the transitive ages of 2 ½ to Eighth Grade. Our core values for both our students and our staff include gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. In your application, please include how you emulate these values and specify any prior experience you have in educational innovation through technology.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an exemplary instructional experience in the classroom, and supports students, parents, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles.  Abides by our Framework for Professional Standards.  Teaches technology skills from our 3 pillars (computer science and engineering, digital skills, and digital publishing) to students from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Proposes, plans, and teaches Master Classes for 7th and 8thgrades focusing on specialized tech skills.  Supplements students’ “regular” curriculum with vital technology skills needed in the 21st century. Collaborates with other Specialists to enrich school-wide and grade-specific curriculum. 

Specific Responsibilities:

Position Specific

• Develops curriculum and unit plans, teaching weekly classes ranging from Kindergarten through Grade 6, technology classes and special electives in 7th and 8th Grades

• Designs and implements the technology curriculum and establishes emerging curriculum in the areas of computer science, digital literacy, and media production

• Collaborates with and supports teachers in coordinating the integration of technology applications across the curriculum

• Provides computer support for students when needed

• Helps distribute technology to students, providing specific training on use, care, handling and the Acceptable Use Policy

• Provides back-up support for school functions and events as needed, including student and staff presentations. 

• Assists in identifying specific educational hardware/software application strategies.

• Collaborates with a matrixed team including members from Library/Media, Information Technology (IT) and Center for Leadership &Innovation

• Sponsors middle school clubs

• May serve as Middle School advisor and chaperone on class trips as needed

General

• Stays abreast of current educational research and best practices

• Develops positive, collegial relations with co-workers with a regard for the dignity and social/emotional wellbeing of others and supports community decision-making processes

• Vigorously engages in his/her own professional development

• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

• Establishes and communicates to parents and students clear expectations for classroom and extra-curricular operational processes and procedures (i.e., grading/reporting procedures, attendance policies, homework and class work expectations, student behavior, etc.)

• Observes laws and the school’s policies, procedures and regulations which have application to and implication for the professional’s responsibilities

• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities

• Attends required faculty/staff and other meetings

• Participates in Committees as required/desired

• Helps with recess and lunch duties as is needed

• Performs other duties as assigned