Instructional Technology Specialist (2012-2013)

Responsibilities

• Administer the network for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional technology services to authorized users and to constantly revise the pool of authorized users based on staffing changes
• Deploy hardware and software to users, and assist with installation of computer labs, mobile carts, wireless devices, and all other approved network linked devices
• Align network services for the purpose of following the mission and vision of the district, and in a manner consistent with applicable law and Hoboken Board of Education policy
• Maintain the Genesis Student Information System database
• Serve as the primary district contact person regarding Genesis troubleshooting, maintenance, and new module implementation
• Work with other district employees to plan the deployment of instructional techology within the classrooms
• Coordinate professional development as related to instructional technology for teachers, administrators and support staff
• Coordinate and assist with any online learning programs to be developed for students
• Develop a website for student and teacher technology resources
• Provide and recommend professional development for others after ascertaining training needs
• Restore service promptly and resolve problems either onsite or remotely in the event of loss of service, as needed, and outside of typical working hours, if necessary
• Serve as liaison between the Business Office and technology vendors, for the purpose of securing products and services related to instructional technology
• Satisfactorily perform the functions of the job while adhering to all required safety practices and procedures
• Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
• Operate within a defined budget
• Develop and administer an annual technology survey to identify needs from the viewpoint of staff and the community, and report the results to the Superintendent
• Work with district employees to compile data and to complete required NJ Smart data collections and other tasks related to collection of student performance data
• Serve as the district liaison at county, regional and state instructional technology meetings, and share trends, research and effective practices with staff and administration

Requirements

• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including experience with technology integration, professional development, and adult education
• Classroom teaching experience
• Experience with district-owned software preferred
• Project planning and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Persuasive speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain schedules
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, and adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Ability to review and interpret technical information
• Ability to write training materials

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher Certification (additional administrative certification preferred)
• Bachelor Degree in job related area (Master Degree preferred)

Compensation

Per HEA Contract

Application Deadline

April 26, 2012