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Local School Technology Coord - Technology Support

Employer
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Location
Suwanee, GA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Position Type:
Teachers/ Local School Technology Coord

Date Posted:
8/20/2019

Location:
Jordan Middle

Date Available:
09/03/2019

Job Code: Local School Technology Coord - 060041 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Technology Support - 102600 Empl Class: NA Minimum Salary: $46,646.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $99,500.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 190

Target Openings: 1

   License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia teaching certification, S-5 Instructional Technology certification, or S-5 Media certification required.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Three years of experience integrating technology in instruction in a K-12 environment required.

Skills Qualifications: Strong background in the use of technology to support teaching and learning; excellent technology skills in instructional and productivity software; strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others; ability to problem solve, lead, and multitask; ability to create various training materials; and ability to teach and coach end users with varied computer competencies on the use of complex technologies.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide direction and support in the use of technology and oversee the planning of technology initiatives in support of teaching and learning.

1. Provide technology leadership and oversee the planning of technology initiatives.
a. Collaborate with leadership and technology team to develop and implement a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology in support of the Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI).
b. Contribute to the planning, development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of technology infused strategic plans that support the shared vision.
c. Facilitate the implementation of technology standards at the local school level.
d. Implement strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage the change process in the school.
e. Collaborate with other local school technology team members to ensure comprehensive support of technology initiatives.

2. Provide technology integration in teaching and learning.
a. Coach and model the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences for teachers that addresses the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).
b. Demonstrate an understanding of research based, learner centered instructional strategies including Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies.
c. Differentiate instruction including adjusting content, product, process, and learning environment based on student readiness, learning styles, interests, and goals.
d. Work with students to assume professional roles, research real world problems, collaborate with others, and produce meaningful, useful products.
e. Coach and model the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences for teachers that emphasizes creativity and higher order thinking skills and processes.

3. Support digital age learning environments.
a. Work with school leadership to ensure equitable access and full utilization of technology for teaching and learning.
b. Support the use of online and blended learning, digital content, and collaborative learning networks.
c. Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources.
d. Collaborate with teachers and administrators to select and evaluate digital tools and resources.
e. Troubleshoot software problems.

4. Provide professional development.
a. Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology related professional learning.
b. Design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that promote digital-age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.
c. Provide learning opportunities in a variety of formats including formal classes, informal hands-on sessions, and job embedded staff development.
d. Deliver training on district technology initiatives to appropriate staff.

5. Demonstrate content knowledge and professional growth.
a. Engage in continual learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in technology integration and current and emerging technologies.
b. Develop and improve knowledge through professional development, conferences, workshops, publications, and networking of colleagues.
c. Evaluate and reflect on professional practice to improve and strengthen the ability to effectively model and facilitate technology-enhanced learning experiences.

6. Promote digital citizenship.
a. Model and promote strategies for achieving equitable access to digital tools and resources and technology related best practices for all students and teachers.
b. Model and facilitate safe, healthy, legal, and ethical uses of digital information and technologies.
c. Model and promote the use of digital-age communication and collaboration tools to interact locally and globally with students, peers, parents, and the larger community.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
This position requires extended periods of computer use. The lifting of computer equipment and peripherals are often required of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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