What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (Bielefield) position at Middletown Board of Education?
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Location: Bielefield Elementary School
Mission Statement:
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.
Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration, inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.
General Information: The Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) will work with teachers, the building principal, and District Technology staff to support the implementation and use of educational technology in the school. Specifically, the ETS will coordinate and conduct regular training for teachers in the building on the use and integration of educational technology in the classroom.
Responsibilities include:
1. Serve as the building educational technology leader
2. Assist teachers in becoming technologically proficient a. Conduct before and/or after school workshops on using district standard hardware and software products for the purpose of improving instruction and efficiency b. Guide / Assist / Demonstrate educational technology resources c. Key district software: I. PowerSchool ii. Inform iii. Finalsite iv. AIMSweb v. Others as adopted by the district
3. Demonstrate (model) and maintain a high level of technology proficiency through: a. Leading and attending workshops b. Class projects
4. Disseminate, communicate, and assist in implementing school and district-level educational technology information, policies, and plans to all staff members.
5. Coordinate, with the assistance of the Educational Technologists or/and Director of Technology, installations, disposals, warranties, inventory, and licensing information.
6. Represent the school at the District Technology Committee and Educational Technology Specialist meetings.
7. Coordinate the updates of the school web page with key members of the building staff: principal, secretary, teachers, data teams, PTA
8. Serve as liaison between principal, staff, and the director of technology and educational tech nologists.
9. Organize the scheduling and use of technology equipment within his/her assigned building.
Reports To: Building Principal and/or Director of Information Technology
Location: Bielefield Elementary School
Compensation: This is a Stipend Compensation per MFT contract Appendix C 5. "Educational Technology Specialists (Elementary) $3,184 **Prorated based on start date**
Duration: The position will be effective until June 30, 2025.
Application Process: All Interested and qualified internal MFT candidates should fill out an Frontline application submitting a resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Specific questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to the Director of Technology. It is the District's intention to fill this internal MFT position in an expedited fashion. Applications must be recieved no later than 4:00 p.m. on 3/10/2025.
