Instructional Technology Specialist
- Employer
- Clarke County School District
- Location
- Athens, GA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, IT / Technology, Technology Coordinator
Job Details
The job of Instructional Technology Specialist is done for the purpose/s of interfacing with teachers to facilitate the integration of knowledge into teaching and learning by developing and conducting training classes on application software products; maintaining training facility resources and equipment; providing input regarding software purchases for both site and district technology plans; and providing input/insight on ways to increase teachers' use of technology as it positively impacts student performance in the classroom.
Direct Supervisor
Chief Academic Officer
Essential Functions
- Provides professional learning for administrators, teachers, and other staff in the use of technology integration strategies and initiatives employed by the Clarke County School District.
- Promotes and facilitates (through model lessons and classroom-based coaching) the use of technology by school personnel and students.
- Participates in school-based work sessions and /or grade level or departmental meetings and planning sessions to develop standards-based units or lessons that integrate technology designed to foster higher-level thinking, decision- making, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborates with building level Administrators and others in assessing the technology training needs of the building staff and develop professional learning opportunities that support the building school improvement plan and/or the district continuous improvement plan.
- Identifies, implements, and manages appropriate systems or processes to maximize efficiency of district-level initiatives and tasks (walk-through forms, Google Admin Console, Destiny, device configuration, curriculum portal, etc.).
- Performs appropriate level-one troubleshooting to resolve device and/or account issues that can be solved quickly.
- Collaborates with other members of the instructional technology team as well as content specialists/coaches and other members of the Instructional Services Division to enhance instructional technology integration across content areas and across the district.
- Attends departmental and called meetings, training sessions, webinars, and other activities as required.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive professional working relationship with all stakeholders.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Skills-based Competencies
- Knowledge-based Competencies
- Ability-based Competencies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Possess or eligible for a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
Three (3) years' teaching experience
Three (3) years' experience working with technology in a teaching environment preferred
Valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act
Exempt
Company
Our Vision: Building a culture of high expectations and equity in which all students grow
academically and socially to improve our community and our world.
Our Mission: The Clarke County School District is an ambitious community of learners in a diverse and culturally rich county. We are committed to equity and excellence through the implementation of rigorous standards in a safe and supportive environment — on every campus, in every classroom and for every child.
Our Core Beliefs: Public education is central to our democracy. To fulfill the promise of public education, the Clarke County School District has a fundamental set of beliefs that serves as a lens through which every decision is made and every action is taken.These beliefs are the backbone of our organization. CCSD believes that:
Equity, access and progress towards excellence are basic rights that must be afforded to every individual in our system.
Mission-driven, diverse and creative staff make the critical difference in student achievement, and they must be successfully recruited and retained.
Students, families, staff and the broader community benefit mutually from active engagement with one another.
Safe, nurturing and well-maintained schools/campuses are required for optimal learning.
- Website
- https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/
- Telephone
- 706-546-7721
- Location
-
595 Prince Avenue
Athens
GA
30601
US
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