Technology Integration Manager

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. JOB GOAL: Technology Integration Manager will assist teachers at the school level to enhance learning through improved integration of technology. The primary focus of the Technology Integration Manager is to enrich and support teaching and learning while strengthening the technology skills of students, teachers and staff. The position will assist classroom teachers in the incorporation of technological components (hardware, software and applications) into lesson plan. The Technology Integration Manager will collaborate with the school leadership team, technology support team and central office administration as they support the school improvement efforts and build the technology instructional capacity of the building administration and teachers. Extensive knowledge, experience and successful implementation of instructional technology is required. Duties and Responsibilities: •Work closely with classroom teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology. . •Coordinates all activities surrounding the professional technological development of administrative staff members and faculty. •Provide direct support to teachers through personal campus visitation, observation, coaching and mentoring. •Serves as a central liaison between faculty, administrative staff and the technology team. •Facilitate effective use of learning time by providing professional development related to: I. Maximize increased instructional technology time focused on student academic needs; II. Provide professional development that ensures student engagement when providing differentiated re-teaching and focused interventions utilizing instructional technology; and III. Integrate curriculum areas to strengthen key concepts across all subject areas using technology. •Provide professional development and ongoing support with a focus on strategies and activities on improving daily instruction and delivery. •Coordinate approved and authorized curriculum and instructional initiatives as required. •Review data and plan action strategies that incorporate research based, best practices (reading and mathematics strategies) that address both current and future instructional needs. •Coordinate selection of technologies for reading. •Develop guides and other support materials (tutorials, videos ,documents) as necessary •Participate in cooperative long-range planning to make the most effective use of resources. •Review materials/programs/services and implementation strategies and provide reports as required relative to areas needing improvement and/or modification. •Provide leadership in planning and implementing a variety of extended opportunities for student learning. •Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology in delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional methods. In partnership, the Technology Integration Manager and the teacher will work toward integrating the use of hardware, software and web applications resources in support of student learning and assisting teachers in meeting state and national standards for subject-area and technology-learning objectives. •Create learning resources for teachers, staff and students. These may include web sites, tutorials, interactive programs, videos and databases that support teachers in integrating technology. Ideally, teachers will be guided and encouraged to develop their own resources, while being supported in these efforts with additional support as needed. •Structure the technology education of teachers. Though the Technology Integration Manager may not directly conduct all training, lab or classes regarding computer use, they will coordinate instruction to meet technology proficiency goals. •Consult on the technology budget for computer resources, including hardware, software, applications, learning resources and training needs. •Recommend purchase of hardware, software and related resources. •Identify trends in software, curriculum, and teaching strategies in all content areas. •Assess technology skill levels of students, teachers and staff. •Create, maintain and oversee integration/implementation of the school and district's technology plan in collaboration with a technology committee. • Actively promote and support district initiatives and objectives from the central office administration. • Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills. • May require extended time for professional development • Perform other tasks or services consistent with the duties defined in the position summary.