Technology Integration Specialist

Job Description:

The Technology Integration Specialist provides leadership in the implementation of the ACPS vision of effective technology integration in the K-12 instructional programs; ensures that all instructional technology practices and resources are aligned and allocated in a manner that reflects the division's mission and instructional goals. 

This job  reports to the Instructional Technology Coordinator.

This is an 11-month/206 day role. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience:
• Experience integrating technology with instructional practices required.
• Experience facilitating small and large group meetings and projects.
• Key Competencies:
• Must have strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
• Understanding of instructional practices that effectively integrate technology resources.
• Understanding of 21st century skills and how they apply to student learning.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and innovative practices in instructional technology.
• Applied knowledge of ACPS technology resources or their equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the concepts and principles of shared decision making.
• Expertise in planning and delivering professional development including advising, coaching, and mentoring adults.
• Expertise in adult learning theory.
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and oral language.
• Ability to implement and support collaborative efforts.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships across the department, division, and school(s)
• Ability to work flexible schedule including some afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

Essential Functions:

• Leads division-wide effort to appropriately integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum as guided by state, national and international standards for students and staff.
• Contributes to the planning, implementation and evaluation of the ACPS Technology Plan.
• Works collaboratively within the Department of Technology Services as well as with other ACPS departments and schools.
• Sets and reflects on professional goals and participates in professional development to support those goals.
• Facilitates school-based technology advisory committees.
• Coordinates and implements division-wide professional development opportunities including but not limited to: Technology Integration Education, Teacher Leadership Project, Literacy and Technology and new teacher programs.
• Participates in school-based meetings including but not limited to: team, content, faculty, leadership and PTA meetings.
• Coordinates and supports the work of ACPS instructional staff through problem-solving, co-teaching, modeling lessons, coaching and mentoring.
• Manages and/or supports multiple projects in multiple locations.
• Works collaboratively with instructional leaders (i.e., principals, curriculum specialists, coaches) to identify and evaluate effective instructional technology practices.
• Participates in the selection, review and implementation of division-wide instructional software and tools.
• Contributes to an annual report on the status of instructional technology as directed by the Instructional Technology Coordinator.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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