Educational Technology Specialist, Meramec Elementary School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented educator for Meramec Elementary School to serve as an Educational Technology Specialist for the 2018-2019 school year.

The Educational Technology Specialist position supports and empowers administrators, staff, teachers and students to enhance learning through improved integration of technology. The primary focus of the position is to enrich and support teaching and learning while strengthening the technology skills of students, teachers, and staff. The Educational Technology Specialist will focus on providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for teachers by providing professional development that supports the learning of students.

The successful candidate:

Assists students and staff with the effective use of technology. Provides technology related enrichment opportunities to meet the learning needs of individual students.

Assists teachers in the development of lesson plans that use a variety of technologies and with the integration of technology in the instructional program.

Assist administrators and classroom teachers in the incorporation of technology hardware and software into learning experiences for students.

Provides ongoing staff development at the building and district level, including modeling new technologies which can be integrated into the District curriculum.

Supports and encourages integration of technology into the curriculum as a learning tool to support students and staff.

Provides direct support to the classroom teacher via coaching or modeling for the utilization of technology tools and resources to support student learning.

Previews, evaluates, and recommends appropriate curriculum hardware and software.

Monitors for equipment safety and preventive maintenance; maintains an ongoing equipment and software inventory in their building.

Coordinates hardware and software purchases at the building level and provides technology resources that support and enhance the curriculum.

Provides technical assistance with hardware, software, and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers, and scanners.

Assists with diagnoses of system hardware, software, and operator problems. Facilitates the repair of hardware and the reinstallation of software, by providing appropriate referral to resolve problems.

Attends technical conferences and seminars to keep abreast of new software and hardware products, and participates in faculty meetings, technology department meetings, District technology committee meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.

Attends educational conferences and professional development opportunities to remain current on pedagogy and practices that will support teaching and learning in the District.

Assists technology support services with other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned by the Principal.

Our diverse student population benefits from teachers who have a strong background in the differentiation of instructional practice resulting in high levels of achievement for all students. Our teachers are essential in creating a learning community that respects all students.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.

Certification: Missouri teacher certification, with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of classroom experience, with specialized training in the area of technology.

Compensation: Highly-competitive salary. http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/page/679

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package http://www.claytonschools.net/Page/15975

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Work Calendar: 192 day calendar http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/page/648 .

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; listing three current references; and completion of the Teacher EPI Assessment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure http://www.claytonschools.net/Page/10909 .


Primary Location: Meramec Elementary School
Salary Range: Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

Job Contact Information
Name: Nicole Birkmann
Title: Human Resources Specialist
Phone: (314)854-6032
Email: nicolebirkmann@claytonschools.net