Academic Technology Coordinator

Position description

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Academic Technology Coordinator at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, a PK-8 independent French Bilingual school in Berkeley, California for the 2023-24 school year. This position reports to the Director of Technology and is responsible for managing and implementing instructional technology initiatives to support differentiated learning and help teachers construct and deliver outstanding learning experiences. This will include planning, coordinating, and evaluating the use of technologies and applications in K-8 classrooms as well as providing the necessary professional development to teachers and in-class support.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Instructional Technology

• Develop and implement instructional technology plan by grade level group (K, G1-2, G3, G4-5, Middle School) in accordance with the school’s mission, goals, and curricula.

• Research and test innovative technologies and related teaching strategies for use in the classroom.

• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement authentic learning technology integrated lessons.

• Provide in-class support for integrated lessons where necessary.

• Stay current with instructional technologies as well as research, trends, and best practices.

• Serve as the in-house resource for instructional technology and innovative teaching practices, and actively promote their use.

Professional Development

• Identify and support faculty members to serve as instructional technology subject matter experts.

• Identify technology professional development needs in the faculty and offer training sessions to address them.

Standards Alignment

• Work with the Director of Technology and Division Heads to align classroom technology use with US and French curriculum technology content standards.

• Design and lead a multi-year process that will document and assess technology use in the classroom.

• Lead and document the implementation of the Digital Literacy and Citizenship (DigLitCit) curriculum.

Teaching

• Teach Digital Life course in the Middle School (2 lessons per week).

Other

• Develop policies to align the school with best practices and compliance requirements.

• Other duties as determined by the Director of Technology.

Qualifications and desired personal qualities:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional technology, or related field

• 2 years classroom teaching experience

• Demonstrated experience with instructional technology integration

• Ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues

• Fluidity with technologies found in typical classrooms

• Mastery of Apple iOS, macOS, and Google Workspace ecosystems and related applications

• Strong collaboration and organizational skills

• Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt quickly

• Desire to engage teachers as well as students with a proactive, positive attitude and patience

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Educational Technology

• Prior experience in an instructional technology role

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the employee’s Conditions of Employment. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It also requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Compensation and Benefits:

The appointment is a part-time, year-round, non-exempt position with partially-paid comprehensive health and dental plans, a 403B plan, and generous paid time off.

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Mission Statement: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley nurtures creative, multilingual learners, equipped to confidently embrace the delights and challenges of an interconnected world.

Founded in 1977, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has a long history of excellence in bilingual education in the Bay Area. EB is a preschool to 8th grade French-American school located in West Berkeley. As a recognized leader in international bilingual education, EB integrates the rigor and excellence of a French curriculum into a dynamic, whole-child education, imbuing students with tenacity, cross-cultural fluency, a deep intellectual capacity and vast stores of kindness. EB’s immersion program is taught by caring and committed teachers, supported by a dedicated staff. EB’s core values are Unity, Reflection, Integrity, Zeal, and Endeavor.

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any protected class prohibited by law.