St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Houston, Texas is seeking a creative, organized, team player to serve as Educational Technologist. The Educational Technologist is an important member of the Technology Department and reports directly to the Director of Technology.
The Educational Technologist will provide support and guidance in technology curriculum development and integration, teacher training, and instructional program design to enhance the student experience. The person in this position will help faculty members grow their technology skills and expand their understanding of how technology can enhance learning and impact each student’s future. Collaborating with faculty members, the Educational Technologist will assess educational needs and match those needs with appropriate technologies.
Understanding how technologies are actually used in a classroom setting is best developed through teaching experience; therefore, prior teaching experience is preferred. This position, which begins on July 1, 2017, requires using current and emerging technologies to support student learning and the classroom teaching experience. Part of the Educational Technologist’s job is technology support, such as troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and software. The ideal Educational Technologist candidate should have excellent communication skills, be a driven problem solver, and possess a well-developed knowledge of technology. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master's degree in Educational Technology or a related field is preferred.
Primary Functions:
- Guide and support teachers, staff, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing programs that support learning through technology integration
- Facilitate projects, trainings, workshops, and demonstrations in support of technology use and curriculum integration
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons to students in grades 5-8
- Develop, model, and promote innovative and interesting lessons that encourage the effective use of technology in instruction
- Serve as a resource in the following areas, including, but not limited to:
○ technical support
○ account creation
○ inventory and usage documentation
○ setup and support of meetings, presentation, and events
Required Skills:
- Patience
- A collaborative, resilient spirit
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of current K-12 instructional practices, theories and methods and the ability to help others apply these in an educational setting
- Broad knowledge of emerging trends and developments in instructional technology
Preferred Experience:
- Understanding of multi-platform environments
- Curriculum planning
- Computer applications, coding, 3D design and printing, and teaching methodologies
The community of St. Mark's Episcopal School celebrates the uniqueness of each child. We are stewards of our students' intellectual curiosity, faith, and passion for discovery. We cultivate joy, playfulness, and growth in a child-centered environment. Located in the West University Place neighborhood of Houston, St. Mark’s serves 475 students from Preschool 2s through 8th grade. St. Mark's is an engaging community of learners, where the school partners with its families in preparing each student for the path that lies ahead through a stimulating, whole-child school experience. Through offerings in athletics, performing and visual arts, technology, Spanish and a robust curriculum, St. Mark's prepares its graduates for the many high school options Houston offers, and successfully places its students in high schools which best fit each.
St. Mark's is an Episcopal school, and as part of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church parish, is known as a community environment and second home to over 350 families. The school is committed to its positive relationship with families, believing strongly in the power of a fully engaged dynamic between school and home. As a place where children are known, teachers understand what it means to meet children where they are, which plays a crucial role in fostering each child's spirit.
Interested candidates should email their résumé, cover letter, and references as one PDF directly to jobs@stmes.org. To learn more about St. Mark’s, visit www.stmes.org.