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21st Cent. Learning Program Specialist 1.0 Lmitd Trm (TLP Required-see job info)

Employer
Washoe County School District
Location
Reno, NV, US
Salary
Competitive
21st CENTURY LEARNING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Under the direction of the 21st Century Learning Coordinator, and in support of WCSD Strategic Plan goals, objectives, and initiatives, the 21st Century Program Specialist will work as part of a team and individually to support the teaching and learning process across Washoe County School District, which will include the support and implementation of 21st Century blended learning environments. The Program Specialist will assist in developing and implementing programs to support school-based educational technology staff, teachers, and administrators in the creation of 21st Century learning environments. The Program Specialist will develop, deliver, and model group, individual, and online training in instructional technology and 21st Century Skills integration methods. The Program Specialist will assist in the development and coordination of site-based technology integration support structures that enable teachers and other stakeholders to collaborate in the purposeful integration of curriculum, technology, and 21st Century Skills to improve student achievement.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of a team and individually, the Program Specialist will develop, deliver, and evaluate a variety of professional development opportunities in support of district priorities, focused on fostering technology integration and 21st Century learning environments; implement and manage collaborative and technology-based support systems designed to support the curricular needs of all teachers, K-12, across technology-rich and technology-poor teaching environments; contribute expertise and enthusiasm for instructional technology methods and 21st Century learning in all collaborative and individual settings across the district; work with school teams to involve teachers, parents, educational experts, and the community in the development and implementation of instruction technology; create and maintain inventories of equipment and skills; and evaluate current technology, technological services and instructional technology in the schools and recommend changes where necessary.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

1. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in instructional technology, or a related field;

AND

2. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in teaching and/or coaching teachers using instructional technology and 21st Century learning environments in K-12 educational settings. Evidence of involvement in the improvement of educational technology instruction.

Qualification into the Teacher Leadership Pool is required. If there are no qualified candidates in the Teacher Leadership Pool who meet the job specific qualifications, a candidate can be hired with a provision that they qualify into the Teacher Leadership Pool within the first year.

Knowledge of: 21st Century teaching and learning environments; emerging technologies; trends and current research in instructional technology and technology hardware/software; methods, resources, testing, publications, philosophy, effective teaching, best practices, mentoring and coaching as related to integrating technology and 21st Century interactions into K-12 curriculum; district, state, and national standards for all core-subjects and computer technology requirements; hardware and software and effective productivity tools and applications; basic networking concepts; methods and strategies to determine the needs of students, parents, teachers, and district administrators regarding K-12 instructional technology.

Skill at: Interacting and developing positive relations with staff, teachers, administrators, parents, students, community members, education and technology experts, and state and federal agencies; communicating positively and effectively both orally and in writing; building consensus in groups for effective change; implementing and evaluating professional classroom development activities with an emphasis on both student and adult learner models; implementing coaching and mentoring for teachers; developing creative professional development models using innovative strategies, including point-to-point video, distance learning, etc.; inspiring administrators and others to adopt new technologies and instructional technology methods; using formative and summative evaluations for staff development, curriculum instruction, and assessment needs; communicating enthusiasm, excitement and a strong feeling of commitment to the integration of technology into classroom instruction in order to improve, enhance, and facilitate productivity and increase student achievement; overseeing instructional applications on Mac, Windows, and other platforms as appropriate.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid State of Nevada driver license with a driving record acceptable to the District; possession of a valid Nevada teaching certificate.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Internal Job Number: 2019-20-C1902675

Salary:
Teacher's Salary Schedule

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.


Endorsements: Other

Additional Job Information:
Qualification into the Teacher Leadership Pool is required. If there are no qualified candidates in the Teacher Leadership Pool who meet the job specific qualifications, a candidate can be hired with a provision that they qualify into the Teacher Leadership Pool within the first year.

This is a Limited Term position ending June 2020. This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising. At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the certified negotiated agreement.

The Washoe County School District pays an additional legislatively-designated amount to the Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee for retirement benefits. No retirement contribution is made by the employee.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.

Benefits are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321 or email Teach@washoeschools.net.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability in any of its educational programs/activities, employment or employment opportunities, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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