This full-time Secondary Technology Integration Specialist will prayerfully enable teachers in grades 6-12 to develop skills and attitudes that will contribute to successful technology integration to improve classroom instruction and student success. This position is included in, and works closely with, the curriculum team. He/she will also work closely with the technology team to ensure that all strategic curriculum and technology goals are met. The Technology Integration Specialist will work with the curriculum team to plan and implement professional development programs and professional improvement plans related to technology integration. He/she will also collaborate with classroom teachers about instructional goals and strategies and will model best practices for teachers as needed.
Qualifications
The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:
- A strong and clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit that exhibits continued growth in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
- A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
- Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith
- A strong work ethic and effective interpersonal relationship-building skills
The ideal Technology Integration Specialist shall possess the following:
- Master’s Degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Technology preferred
- Possess extensive knowledge and background in engaging technology use in the classroom
- Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience
- Experience using a Learning Management System, ideally Canvas.
- Strong knowledge of the Google (GSuite) for Education Platform, Chromebooks, and Apple Products, especially iPads.
- Willingness to travel to multiple campuses
- Ability to find an answer when it is not immediately obvious
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to present ideas in
user-friendly language
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Provide instructional coaching for teachers in regard to the integration of technology
- Work cooperatively with curriculum team, building principals, and other directors in the integration of technology at each school
- Design and implement training throughout the year and during summer months for teachers/staff
- Develop a plan for students that reflects a biblical worldview for digital citizenship
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of current and proposed classroom technology devices and software, including serving as an integral part of the curriculum adoption processes
- Assist in online course management and proposals
- Work cooperatively with the elementary technology integration specialist to develop recommendations for a strategic technology integration plan
- Maintain current in knowledge of online instructional technology, classroom integration, industry standards, and skills and abilities that the 21st Century learner will need to know to properly navigate his/her world when they leave Christian Academy Schools
- Teamwork during the summer to accomplish device collection and management, textbook management, and other technology/curriculum needs
- Provision teachers and students with user accounts for online textbook/curriculum content
- Work with curriculum team to anticipate technical needs associated with new curriculum adoptions
- Work with vendors, especially educational publishers, to determine requirements for online resources
Outcomes
- Teachers that are equipped to utilize technology seamlessly in their instruction
- Specific, data-driven recommendations, for a K-12 strategic plan for the development of technology integrated classrooms
- Innovative ideas implemented with teachers and students in mind
- Professional Development opportunities are well planned and executed for teachers/staff/students
- Positive working relationships and communication with the curriculum and technology teams
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Christian Academy School System
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