Educational Technology Coordinator and STEM Teacher
The Grauer School is a co-educational, college preparatory independent school in Encinitas, CA, enrolling approximately 150 students in grades 7-12. We specialize in developing resourceful and compassionate individuals and college candidates in a challenging, personalized setting. Our faculty is energetic and dynamic, engaging in real teaching/learning relationships with students. In 2013, Outside Magazine named us one of the 10 Best Places to Work in the United States.
We are expanding our technology department and are seeking an Educational Technology Coordinator and a STEM/Maker Movement teacher.
Job Summary
The Educational Technology Coordinator reports to the Head of School and Principal. S/he is responsible for all curricular issues relating to technology at the school and will assist the faculty in integrating appropriate and innovative technologies to support, enhance, and extend learning. S/he will collaborate closely with the Information Technology Specialist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Educational Technology Coordinator will:
Research and evaluate new and emerging educational technologies, remaining mindful of maintaining the school’s academic mission.
Develop, coordinate, and teach workshops and classes on instructional and administrative applications of various technologies, including a 2-week Technology Boot Camp for all incoming 7th graders and a 9-week Middle School Multimedia Studies course.
Help oversee our Innovation Lab and teach a High School Engineering Design/Maker Movement course.
Provide technical curriculum assistance regarding device usage, software applications, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom.
Communicate information about training services and research, including preparing memos and making presentations, accompanied by handouts and/or training manuals.
Promote the effort to stay current with technological knowledge and skills.
Serve as a liaison of technology to the department chairs, division coordinators, academic and administrative teams.
Network with local, regional, and national technology associations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Responsible for leading our WASC Technology Action Plan committee.
Other Duties
The ideal candidate’s skill set would include management of:
The Grauer School’s external web presence (Wordpress)
Workshops for faculty and parents
Schoolwide 1:1 laptop program (Mac and PC laptops)
Manage Campus Network including administration of wireless access points, web filtering, router, firewall, and phone system
Copiers and printers
IT asset tracking
Systems administration (Google Apps for Education)
Audio and visual support for school events and activities
Purchasing of technology-related tools and equipment in coordination with Head of School and Principal
Technology Policy development
Common Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, or similar discipline.
5+ years of experience in curriculum coordination or educational technology
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related web-based or other tools, information technology, systems management, as well as network development and management
Demonstrated success working with faculty in all disciplines to identify instructional needs to enable/enhance student learning
Classroom teaching experience
Proven experience as a personnel supervisor
Proficiency in HTML, SQL, PHP, and CSS
Fluency and comfort with both PC and Macintosh operating systems
Fluency and proficiency with Google Apps for Education
Strong supervisory, organizational, technical, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented
Problem solver
Able to work collaboratively
Passionate about working with and inspiring secondary school learners