Position Summary

Under the direction of the Middle School Director, this position promotes the use of technology to support student achievement in the PreK-12 classroom.

The Curriculum and Technology Integration Specialist collaborates with instructional and technical staff to support, manage, and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support excellence in 21st century teaching and learning. This skilled professional works primarily with teachers and with both the school’s Technology Team and Academic Administrators.

The Curriculum and Technology Integration Specialist will:

• Inspire and collaborate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support 21st century transformational change throughout the instructional environment.
• Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
• Deliver direct classroom instruction to lower and middle school students.
• Create and support effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students ?
• Model and promote digital citizenship. ?
• Demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas as well as adult learning.
• Work collaboratively with the Makerspace Coordinator to inspire and foster a MPA maker mindset.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of teaching techniques, curriculum, and professional development
• An understanding of key learning theories and methods of instruction, and their relation to technology integration
• Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel, students and the larger school community ?
• Ability to learn new technologies independently ?
• Experience with research and information literacy

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Education from an accredited institution (or from a master’s level program in educational technology or information studies from an accredited or recognized institution)
• Understanding of principles of whole-child, progressive education

• Knowledge and experience in programming, coding, using media, design, and digital fabrication tools and software

• Experience with design thinking and with Makerspace mindset and technology

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) current (dated within the last 12 months) letters of reference, transcripts, and salary history to:

mshire@moundsparkacademy.org

or mail directly to:

Mounds Park Academy
ATTN: Middle School Office
2051 Larpenteur Avenue East
Saint Paul, MN 55109

Application materials are due by the end of the business day on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.Please indicate the position title in the subject line. Only candidates who include a cover letter and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered. No phone calls please. Mounds Park Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer