Job Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Instruction and Technology Specialist (ITS) is to coach and mentor teachers to enhance their instruction, integrating impactful research-based strategies and meaningful technology tools.
Minimum Qualifications: Valid Teaching License, 5+ years of classroom teaching experience.
Evaluated By: Building Administrators, with input from the Technology Director, using the modified Technology Integration Specialist RISE Rubric
Position Location: Tri-County Primary and Intermediate School
Desired Skills:
- Deep knowledge of and experience in instructional strategies and assessment-driven instruction.
- Technologically proficient
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Innovative.
- Ability to effectively train and collaborate with faculty
- Ability to multitask and manage time.
- Ability to work with teachers and students of all ages.
Key Performance Responsibilities:
- Effectively use and provide support for current, district-provided technology (both hardware and software applications) and instructional practices in the classroom, including classroom visits to help coach/mentor staff.
- Collaborate with teachers and administration in individual or team meetings for the purpose of better understanding learning goals and developing training on the use of instructional resources.
- Assess and identify teacher needs and recommend appropriate strategies to support instruction in the classroom.
- Explore online or other instructional technology resources to improve classroom instruction and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Pursue opportunities (attend professional organization meetings, webinars, and technology department meetings) to improve knowledge and practice and seek professional development opportunities.
- Research student and staff data privacy and terms of use for current and new online resources.
- Works with Building Administrators, Technology Director, and Tri-County ITS to develop relevant parent communication (social media posts, meeting/event presentations, etc).
- Coordinates with building administration, counselors, and the Technology Director to develop relevant technology literacy skills or classroom lessons for Digital Learning Week and CyberSecurity Safety Month.
- Facilitate or conduct technology-focused professional learning for school and district staff.
- Help maintain the corporations social media
- Assist with the vetting/evaluation process of potential curriculum adoption materials and participate in the implementation training with the staff of adopted curriculum resources in order to train/support staff implementation.
- Provide support in creating or reviewing student assessments and analyzing student assessment data. Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.
- Assist teachers in obtaining or creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
- Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested.
- Provide encouragement and support to teachers.
- Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
- Perform duties as assigned by the Building Administrator
- Maintains high ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students