Classroom Technology Coach

Reports to Academic Technology Coordinator

FSLA Full-time, exempt

Position Summary

To provide technology integration coaching and support and desktop assistance to teachers, staff, and students.

Essential Functions

• Serve as on-site support for teachers
• Provides user support for desktop and LAN-based applications

• Provide instructional technology coaching to teachers, by planning and developing programs.
• Demonstrate how to use technology as a teaching tool in a variety of curricular areas.
• Work with teachers to design engaging lessons that incorporate technology.
• Provide on-going information assistance to faculty in the use of computers, classroom technology equipment, and software packages utilized in classroom setting.
• Provide excellent customer service and user support for desktop and LAN-based applications.
• Assist with equipment setup, configuration, and installation as needed.
• Break/fix activities, in support of various computer devices used internally at the school.
• Monitor performance of teachers to ensure they are gaining new technology skills.
• Attend Board and PTO meetings in current and surrounding districts.
• Evaluate and research new technologies on on-going basis.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education; master's preferred
• Two years of experience integrating technology into a classroom
• K-8 teach experience preferred.
• Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills
• Evidence of technology integration lesson plans will be required
• Proficiency in educational hardware and software
• Strong curriculum design and planning skills
• Strong belief that technology can be used to enhance the learning experience in the classroom
• Proven track record of early adoption of technology in the classroom

Certifications

A+ certification required within six months of employment; alternatives may include entry-level workstation certifications from Microsoft (MCSA) or Apple workstation certification (ACSP); choice of pursuing MCSA or ACSP must be approved by hiring manager and be relevant to school location.

Travel

N/A

Physical Requirements

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to lift at least 25 pounds

Work Schedule

• 12 months, Monday-Friday
• Varies with client hours; normally one hour prior to start of school day until one hour after end of school day

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

VARtek Mission & Values

VARtek's mission is to help its clients reach their visions. To do this—and to continue to grow our company and develop our culture, our brand, and our business strategies—it is important to build passion around our core A.P.P.L.E. values. All VARtek employees should strive to be strong examples of the following:

Accountability (A): We are accountable to measurable outcomes.

Preparation (P): We are committed to being prepared by planning, documenting, and communicating.

Performance (P): We are dedicated to high performance and to exceeding expectations.

Learning (L): We are passionate about professional growth and continuous development

Evolution (E): We drive change through creativity and adaptability.

To apply, please visit http://www.vartek.com/careers/apply.html