What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Technology Trainer position at Hamilton County Schools?
Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
The purpose of this classification is to provide district technology training in the areas of software and device support.
Responsibilities
- Identify training and development needs within the district.
- Facilitate training using techniques that maximize learner participation, comprehension and application of the material.
- Collaborate with school-based and district personnel on technology planning and curriculum integration.
- Create, implement and evaluate training material.
- Identify and facilitate the writing of potential grants to support technology integration.
- Research new technologies for classroom learning.
- Offer advice and support to staff and the IT team to implement and develop new ideas and modifications to existing software utilization.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees and principals.
- Recommend controls by identifying problems.
- Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
- Provide user technical support.
- Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Attend work regularly and arrive to work on time.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary or as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
- Eight (8) years of successful experience teaching computer-related classes preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Apple software products required.
- Experience with instructional design for online content preferred.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with technical and non-technical users.
- Experience in developing high quality training materials.
- Skill providing technical support and training to staff and end users.
- Experience in the execution of learning and development strategies.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Classified:
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Grade J
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