What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist - Instructional Technology position at Windham School District?
Job Title: Education Specialist - Instructional Technology
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: A50 Salary Plan
Primary Purpose: Assist with the implementation and delivery of instructional technology initiatives associated with curriculum and professional development.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education in Education, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field.
Five years full-time, wage-earning public education or correctional education experience.
Valid Texas teaching certification, Principal/Mid-Management Certification, or valid out of state equivalent certification preferred.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Extensive knowledge of academic curriculum and instructional practices.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulation, policies and procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills within a diverse community.
Skill to implement instructional technology activities with staff, departments, agencies, organizations and the public at the direction of administration.
Knowledge of personal computer and network hardware, operating systems, software, and peripherals.
Ability to maintain broad knowledge and understanding of adult learning theories.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist with instructional technology associated professional development activities for teachers, principals and administrators throughout the district.
2. Assist principals and administrators with the implementation of standardized curriculum to include computer software.
3. Collaborate with administrators, educators, and principals to improve academic service delivery professional development.
4. Travel extensively throughout the district.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Policy, Reports, and Law:
6. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
7. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
8. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
9. Execute duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, ability to perceive depth, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, frequent travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $79,944
