Educational Technology Specialist

IT Specialist III
PC#: 16682-6
Pay Grade: 703
Salary Range: $48,132 - $59,057
Duty Days: 220

Position Purpose
To assist the campus in providing educational technology leadership in order to promote the educational development of teachers and staff to engage learners and prepare students for success in college, career and community leadership.  Educational Technology Specialists will provide guidance in designing and developing professional technology staff development, as well as delivering training to teachers to engage learners. Additionally, specialists will work with campus administrators to model, co-teach and assist teachers with the effective use of digital tools and resources based on campus action plans. They will train end-users in the use of digital tools and resources, as well as provide relevant and engaging professional development that is aligned with district and campus technology plans.  May provide guidance and leadership for the management of the student devices for the DiG iN 1:1 Student Laptop Program.

Essential Functions

• Will work with campus administrator, SBDM and teachers to review, design, implement, and monitor campus-specific training for the purpose of engaging students.
• Will support the campus in articulating and communicating the goals and vision of the school and the Division of Technology.
• Will monitor the educational technology progress of teachers and staff through collaboration with the principal to evaluate progress.
• Will help to develop and implement short and long-range technology plans.
• Will work with campus administrators and staff to plan and implement the distribution and collection processes.
• Will facilitate inventory management.
• May work with campus administrators to plan and conduct community information session and orientation for the DiG iN 1:1 Student Laptop Program.
• Will assist the principal in directing the implementation and use of technology with classroom observations, conferences, and demonstration lessons to improve instruction.
• Will assist teachers and staff with addressing technology concerns.
• Will remain current in effective educational technology methods.
• Will provide support in the delivery of educational technology instruction through demonstration and instructional assistance.
• Will provide feedback to the principal regarding teacher, staff and student technology usage.
• Will work as a member of the Educational Technology team to support and implement Professional Development initiatives.
• Will provide support in developing and adjusting technology professional development to accomodate the District's strategic plan.
• Will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction through the use of technology based tools that target student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary/secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in pedagogy and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as district policies and procedures.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, community, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data in order to address campus or teacher technology needs.
• Ability to create new professional development training courses (manuals, presentations, handouts, quick reference guides, video tutorials, online classes, webinars, etc.) to aid end-users with skill enhancement and personal/professional development.
• Utilize an identified scheduling system to schedule individual meetings, small group trainings, and large group trainings on campuses.
• Act as a mentor to the campus Technology Integration Educator (TIE) and other teachers.
• Promote and create professional development opportunities for teachers.
• Understand, practice, and know how to implement and educate teachers on the Technology TEKS.
• Report to Coordinator to provide training, support, and monitoring for identified campuses.
• Re-deliver district trainings on professional development days, after school, and Saturday workshops.

Certification/License:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• At least three years of experience as a successful classroom teacher.

Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of the MS Office Suites; 2010/2013, Office 365.
• Focus on providing positive customer service.
• Analytical skills in identifying business and technology trends, needs and issues.
• Proven ability to build, guide, organize, and work cooperatively with others to complete technical projects.

Demonstrated experience in:

• Developing and delivering professional development programs.
• Working with professional development delivery teams.
• Coordinating, planning, organizing, and facilitating staff development.
• The use of SAMR as a model for technology integration in the classroom.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including principles of English and grammatical usage.
• Work interactively with practicing teachers and principals.
• Demonstrate strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Articulate technical and management issues in a concise professional manner.
• Exercise discretion regarding matters of sensitive or confidential nature.
• Facilitate and conduct group meetings with Division of Technology staff, campus-based staff, students, parents and community as needed.
• Promote District mission at local, state and nation conferences.
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
• Work cooperatively with supervisor and Division of Technology leadership to meet Division of Technology goals and to implement district-wide technology initiatives.
• Maintain a positive attitude and adjust to changing conditions in a dynamic work environment.
• Work cooperatively with other educational technology professionals in a collaborative office environment.
• Learn new software applications or web-based tools and develop materials to deliver knowledge transfer to others.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues to support campus instructional staff with the integration of technology.

 Application Requirements

• Complete an on-line application.  All required attachments must be submitted through the on-line application process by the closing date.
• Attach a resume as a Word document, highlighting your experience in dealing with the job qualifications listed above.
• Two professional references: one from your immediate supervisor and one from someone knowledgeable of your work
• Official transcripts are required, if hired.
• All foreign transcripts must be equivocated through an approval agency.

Equipment
Uses current technology devices and office equipment such as personal computers, tablets, printers, copy/fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule
Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrative Contract.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS REFERENCE
         Occasionally (0-33% of day, 0-32 repetitions)
         Frequently    (34-66% of day, 33-200 repetitions)
         Constantly    (67-100% of day, >200+ repetitions)
 
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress, and occasionally work prolonged and/or irregular hours. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is a standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
  
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities.