Instructional Technology Specialist

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification : Certified

Title : Instructional Technology Specialist

Job Goal : The Instructional Technology Specialist provides training and support to teachers in grades K-12 and facilitates technology integration in the classroom

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum six years in K-12 Education
• Master’s Degree in Education
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Core Job Functions :

• Curriculum Integration
• Create and distribute training materials to campuses
• Develop and implement technology strategies supporting Chandler Unified School District curriculum
• Assist teachers in creating an environment that develops current technology skills
• Model, demonstrate and facilitate appropriate use of technology that assists teachers with moving their practice forward and improving student achievement
• Collaborate with staff to develop lessons for technology integration
• Develop methods to promote teacher collaboration within the District on 21st Century skills / curriculum / projects
• Create and maintain a District site for technology resource collections and information
• Forms of instruction will include :
• Coaching teachers in their classrooms to support innovative and effective technology integration
• With teachers in computer lab setting
• With teachers using portable labs
• With teachers in small groups to assist in developing and implementing multimedia / technology projects
• With teachers for instruction on specific applications and appropriate integration techniques of those applications
• With teachers to assist with instructional technology and 21st Century classroom resources
• With administrators in utilizing assessments (to include Federal Programs data points) and information resources
• Professional Development classes at District and site level for CUSD staff
• Leadership
• Maintain proficiency of current technologies
• Develop awareness and uses for emerging technologies
• Develop and execute software / hardware implementation strategies
• Attend and participate in meetings as assigned
• Assist with grant writing where technology is an intended purchase with technology funds
• Attend conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops when designated
• Communication
• Disseminate information related to technology (emails, staff meetings, newsletters)
• Communicate with administrators about campus technology trends and training needs

Core Values / Professional Qualities :

• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accepting direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Updated 4 / 11 /