Middle Learning Technology Teacher

Job Level
Academic position
Job Category
Teacher / Instructor
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Technology Classes

The Middle Learning Technology teacher is responsible for teaching a full load of technology courses and for the integration, application, support and communication of appropriate technologies throughout Middle Learning.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 

  • Teach a full load of technology courses including the Middle Learning robotics program for grades 5-8.

  • Collaborate with students and teachers in a variety of technology driven content courses at a broad range of ages and levels.

  • Collaborate and support teachers in expanding their pedagogical experience within a technology enriched classroom environment.

  • Prepare and lead professional development and training for faculty and parents.

  • Understand the design implementation of data based systems, including cloud management, (eg: LMS, library services, back office solutions) to support and create solutions with constituencies.

  • Understand online and installed application suites (Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Apple) sufficient to mount, support, diagnose, customize (update) and teach to all constituencies throughout Middle Learning.

  • Support and design technologically enriched classrooms within one to one environments.

  • Design, prepare and teach technology classes, some in collaboration with other teachers, that broadly relate to themes, concepts and skills used in other content curricula.

  • Visit, observe and support classroom teachers and students in using best practices as they relate to technology.

  • Administer and advise on the applications of Acceptable and Responsible Use Policies as they relate to the ethical and appropriate use of technologies throughout.

  • Collaborate with teachers and other support personnel, including library and other resource personnel, in the development of new integrated curricula units. Provide hands-on support to classroom teachers in the execution of these units.

  • Design curricula, assign related coursework and track student performance; evaluate programs and student progress.

  • Reflect on instructional practices to meet professional development goals.

  • Act as liaison for swift resolutions to IT issues system and individual technology hardware and software problems. Ensure a speedy resolution through continued follow up and communication.