Teacher on Special Assignment - Technology & Program Evaluations

Salary: $54,443 - $107,146 (based on 2016-2017 Credentialed Salary Schedule)

Department/Division:

     
Programs & Evaluation and

 
Technology & Information Services

 
 
Reports To:

     
Assigned Administrator

 
 
Provides Direction To:

     
N/A

 
 
Classification Status:

     
Certificated

 
 
Date Prepared:

     
September 9, 2009

 
 
Board Adopted:

     
September 14, 2009

 
 

 
GENERAL PURPOSE

 
 

 
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, plan, organize, implement, provide and/or evaluate training and professional development activities as they relate to technology and Programs and Evaluation; and perform other related duties as assigned.

 
 

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 
 

 
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that might be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

 
 

 
 
Plan, coordinate, organize, schedule, present, monitor and evaluate professional development activities as they relate to technology and Programs and Evaluation, including off track, intersession and intervention programs, and parent education/involvement.
 
 
 

 
 
Model technology lessons and instructional techniques.
 
 
 

 
 
Provide coaching to teachers in areas related to technology and Programs and Evaluation and professional development activities.
 
 
 

 
 
Assist in the writing, implementation and monitoring of the District Technology Plan.
 
 
 

 
 
Design curriculum and procure materials and supplies for professional development and parent activities.
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Provide and facilitate volunteer training in technology and Programs and Evaluation.
 
 
 

 
 
Assist in the development of program and/or grant applications and budget and expenditure control processes.
 
 
 

 
 
Provide training/support to site and district administrators on software and hardware, including report cards, classroom response systems, document cameras, etc.
 
 
 

 
 
Collect, compile, analyze and present data for program improvement and collaboration with colleagues, as well as the preparation of reports.
 
 
 

 
10. Evaluate and implement districtwide software adoptions.

 
 

 
11. Collaborate with parents, community groups and organizations and institutions of higher learning in the planning and implementation of professional development activities.

 
 

 
12. Prepare written communications and promotional materials as needed.

 
 

 
13. Serve as a liaison and spokesperson to the community and agencies regarding assigned programs and professional development activities.

 
 

 
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

 
 

 
Knowledge of:

 
 

 
Principles, theories, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary level pupils and adults, including models, strategies and curriculum currently in use within the district; behavioral management strategies; curriculum design and review applicable to technology and Programs and Evaluation and professional development activities; principles of training; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; community-based organizations, educational agencies, law enforcement agencies, other local, state and federal agencies, and private organizations and businesses that either are or could be involved with assigned program; Anaheim businesses and services;  current Web 2.0 technologies, on-line report card programs, assessment software, and district-adopted software programs.

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Ability to:

 
 

 
Plan, implement and coordinate activities and procedures designed to ensure a successful program and/or professional development activity; develop, adapt, implement and assess K-6 curriculum; model lessons and instructional techniques; provide effective training and coaching to parents, teachers and staff as needed; work year-round or on a track calendar; seek appropriate resources; create and maintain a strong and cooperative working relationship with parents, teachers,  staff, agencies, institutions of higher learning, committees, boards and interested groups and individuals; make presentations to parents, students, school and/or district staff, community-based organizations, the business community and others who are interested in and may be of assistance to the program; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; communicate effectively in Spanish is desired; utilize creative ideas in promoting district programs and professional development activities; develop reporting procedures in order to document, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the effectiveness of programs that have been developed; research academic papers and articles for grant writing.

 
 

 
Education/Training/Experience:

 
 

 
The minimum requirement for this position is a bachelor’s degree. A Master’s or other advanced degree, bilingual skills in Spanish and in-depth training in one or more areas of the elementary school curriculum are desirable.        

 
 

 
Successful full-time elementary teaching experience is preferred, including experience in school and community leadership roles which required public speaking, organization of tasks/projects and involvement in community collaborations.

 
 

 
Successful experience organizing and training teachers and/or administrators in technology and Programs and Evaluation.

 
 

 
 

 
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

 
 

 
Valid California multiple subject teaching credential with English Language Learners authorization or equivalent.

 
Compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

 
Appearance, grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for parents, staff and students.

 
Valid California driver's license.

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

 
 

 
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
 

 
Physical Demands

 
 

 
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to constantly sit for periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment including technology; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may be frequently required to stand and walk, bend and stoop, and to grasp, lift and move records and documents typically weighing less than 50 pounds.

 
 

 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 
 

 
Mental Demands

 
 

 
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple and concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District and program personnel, school administrators, managers, staff, vendors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

 
 

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

 
 

 
The employee will work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet or moderately quiet. The employee may work under classroom environment. The employee frequently drives to District sites, training facilities, community meetings and other locations as needed.