What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Technology Coach position at NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Job Summary:
Position is responsible for supporting the professional growth and development of all teachers to facilitate learning and independent application of effective instructional technology practices. Position provides support through planning, modeling, co-teaching, training, and data analysis across all content areas. Position plans and conducts professional development based on assessed building and/or teacher needs. Position functions within the Technology Department as a district-wide staff developer and curriculum specialist.
Essential Duties:
1. Assists teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students.
2. Collaborates with instructional staff in regards to effective use of technology tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze pertinent data, interpret results and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
3. Coaches teachers in and models the use of online and blended learning, digital content and collaborative learning networks to support and extend student learning as well as expand opportunities for online professional development for teachers and administrators.
4. Introduces teachers to new technology integration methods, materials and instructional strategies that have proven to increase student achievement.
5. Participates in the school improvement process through goal setting and implementation as well as data analysis for instructional improvement.
6. Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with district-level instructional supervisors to evaluate, select and implement technology enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards.
7. Identifies technology integration competencies among instructional staff, in collaboration with school administrators, and delivers appropriate coaching, training, and resources to support the professional growth of individuals.
8. Evaluate results of professional learning programs to determine the effectiveness on deepening teacher content knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning.
9. Model and promote digital citizenship by facilitating safe, healthy, legal and ethical use of digital information and technologies.
10. Engages in continual learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in technology integration and current and emerging technologies necessary to implement the ISTE Standards-S(students) and ISTE Standards-T (teachers)
11. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Other Duties:
1. Regularly evaluates and reflects on professional practice and dispositions to improve and strengthen ability to effectively model and facilitate technology-enhanced learning experiences.
2. Supports the collaboration and communication among school and district staff through the management of electronic interaction venues, e.g. websites and video-conferencing.
3. Coordinates with school and technical support staff for timely reporting of equipment needing repair or other support issues, as well as ensuring the smooth and successful deployment of new technologies to include troubleshooting basic software, hardware and connectivity problems common to digital learning environments.
4. Supports and contributes to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Newport News Public Schools Strategic Plan and the Educational Technology Plan at the division and school level.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Must possess a minimum of four years of classroom teaching experience. Education certifications such as ISTE or Google preferred. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Must possess the ability to coach and train instructional staff. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of computer instructional applications and curriculum development. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
In order to review the full job posting, please see the following link: https://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Instructional_Technology_Coach.pdf
