Lower School Technology Integration Specialist

Schechter Westchester Lower School (kindergarten - grade 5) seeks a technology integration specialist who will collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate and implement technology to enhance student learning.

The primary focus of the technology integration specialist will be to enrich and support teaching and learning while strengthening the technology skills of students and teachers. This individual will encourage the use of instructional technology within the classroom to engage students and to improve learning.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should possess:

The ability to plan and teach basic through advanced computer applications including (but not limited to) keyboarding, MS Office applications, Google Docs, and age-appropriate computer programming
Demonstrated teaching and leadership skills, written and oral communication skills
Extensive knowledge of teaching techniques and curriculum and staff development
An understanding of key learning theories and methods of instruction and their relation to technology integration
The ability to develop and articulate clear goals and strategies for integrating technology into instruction
Familiarity with current and innovative methods for integrating technology into the curriculum, i.e., WebQuests, using online resources, creating digital portfolios, and other forms of assessment
The ideal candidate will:

Be enthusiastic about working with children
Be enthusiastic about his/her craft
Possess an exceptional work ethic and a commitment to collegiality
Have interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in teaching or computer science required, master's degree preferred
Classroom experience

To Apply

Candidates should send their resumes and a cover note (indicating how they learned about the position) to jobs@schechterwestchester.org. Please indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line.