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Technology Integration Specialist

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, CA
Job Level
Entry-level position
Post Date
05/07/2016
Job Category
Integrator, Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Instructional Technology
Link to Job Posting
  • We are looking for a new member to join our staff at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School that loves to teach children and has a background in developing students’ design, coding, and digital media skills.
     
    The Technology Integration Specialist is responsible for direct technology instruction of our K-5 grade students as well as supporting K-8 grade teachers with technology integration.  This person would be a key member of the technology committee and of the STEM development and implementation team. 
     
    Responsibilities Include:
    • Teach K-5 classes and 6-8 electives
    • Meet regularly with other teachers to plan integration of technology across disciplines
    • Help guide the evolution of our design labs, including the purchase of new equipment and efficient use of these classrooms
    • Provide one-on-one training to teacher, administrator and student users as needed
    • Research and evaluate new technologies useful in a PBL and STEM environment
    • Work collegially and collaboratively with diverse faculty and parents
    Requirement Experience/Education
    • BA or BS degree
    • At least 3 years teaching experience
    • High proficiency with computer hardware and software in the following environments:  Microsoft Windows, Google Apps, and Apple (successful teaching with iPad apps important)
    • Experience working with elementary-aged children
    • Experience in curriculum development and evaluating and implementing new technology in classrooms
    • Knowledge of and background in various technological areas such as 3D printing, coding, robotics, design thinking
    • Good classroom management skills necessary to ensure a safe, productive, and positive environment
    • Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and commitment to keeping parents informed and engaged
    • Self-motivated and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
    • Willingness to take risks and seize leadership opportunities as they arise
    • Commitment to staying current with research on best practices
    • Ability to be self-reflective and commitment to learning from feedback received from colleagues, administrators, and students
Unless otherwise noted, qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to employment@hausner.com.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.
 
Hausner is a Kindergarten-8th Grade independent community school in Palo Alto with an engaged and motivated student body that participates fully in both Jewish and secular activities. We have outstanding academics and a strong sense of community while instilling Jewish values and traditions. We teach to the whole child: social and emotional growth, academic and critical-thinking skills, as well as a wide array of enrichment activities. Our philosophy strongly encourages inclusivity and diversity; ethics and values are infused throughout the K-8 curriculum.
 
Hausner is dedicated to professional development. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with their peers at Hausner, as well as at other schools. Faculty has leadership opportunities within the school and participates in professional and curriculum development opportunities throughout the year, both nationally and abroad. Faculty members are supported if they are interested in pursuing National Board Certification or other special certification or development programs. Our benefits and friendly community inspire excellent teacher retention.
 
Our four-acre Palo Alto campus features two state-of-the-art science labs, two flexible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) centers for innovation, a multi-purpose Pavilion, an art studio, a music room with space for a recording studio, a Beit Tefillah, a first-rate library, a kosher catering kitchen, and two expansive outdoor playing fields.

Hausner’s middle school program, where the average student-teacher ratio is 18:1, was founded in 1998. Our 1:1 iPad program, introduced in 2012, provides on-demand access to technology resources, both at school and at home. Middle School students participate in arts rotation and electives ranging from media arts, to drama to programming and sports.