Position : Extended Term Substitute, Instructional Technology Specialist, Grades 9-12
Available February 2023 through no later than May 2023
ICTS Department/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

The Role:
The CRLS ICTS school based team, composed of Library Media Specialists, Instructional Technology Specialist, Technology Technical Assistants and Technology Support Technicians, work as a team to provide support at the building level. Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Director of Educational Technology, the Instructional Technology Specialist is responsible for ensuring that technology is an integral part of the classrooms, curriculum, and administration of the school building.

Key Responsibilities :
Teaching and Learning:

• Collaborate with other CRLS Instructional Technology Specialist to provide unified support to CRLS
• Collaborate with teachers and other instructional staff to develop curriculum that effectively integrates technology for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students across all content standards
• Support student, teacher, and staff proficiency of local, state, and national technology literacy standards
• Evaluate, select, and model appropriate technology tools to support students, teachers, and staff
• Advise curriculum department and school based administration on best practices for technology integration through review and recommendation procedures
• Assess, design, and implement multi-modal professional learning opportunities for all staff
• Educate students and staff on the district's Acceptable Use Policy and other related policies and procedures
• Follow a plan for professional learning and actively seek opportunities to grow professionally

Program Administration:

• Communicate a vision for instructional technology and inspire and motivate the entire faculty to achieve the vision
• Facilitate the efficient and effective use of all technology resources in the school
• Seek outreach and engagement opportunities with CRLS community and families
• Work with the ICTS department to develop, implement, and update the district Technology Plan and incorporate principles into school technology planning
• Attend regular school and department meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Instructional Technology Specialist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in the field of Education with coursework or advance degree work in the area of Technology Integration in Education.
• Three years of teaching experience or equivalent in the field of technology preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace for Education applications, Aspen SIS, Chromebooks, Macs and Windows operating system
• Experience with interactive whiteboard software and online professional learning design.
• Massachusetts Licensure in Instructional Technology or Digital Literacy Computer Science preferred.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.