SCHOOL-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SIG SPECIALIST

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-17
Closes: 08/24/2012
Various Locations
 

SCHOOL-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SIG SPECIALIST

40 Hours/Week/Through June 2013/$30.00 per Hour

                                                            

METHOD OF APPLICATION :

A cover letter and resume must accompany the electronic application for full consideration . A complete job description and electronic application can be accessed on the district website at http://www.grps.org/ .  No paper applications/resumes will be accepted. No telephone calls please.  Posting Timeline: August 24, 2012 4:30pm.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Working with district-level instructional and technology staff, this person is responsible for helping teachers implement instructional technology initiatives, including on-line learning & traditional classroom instruction with technology components.  In addition, this person determines instructional technology training needs, conducts and coordinates specific school building training sessions.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.*       Collaborate and plan with Disciplinary Literacy Coaches, Staff Development personnel, Curriculum Specialists and Teachers to design, develop, conduct and support classroom instruction with technology components, instructional technology, and on-line learning opportunities.

2.*       Collaborate with the Academic Team to align strategies and identify educational goals which are supported by technology.

3.*       Provide direct support to teacher acquiring new technology based pedagogies.

4.*       Assist district instructional, technology, school administrators, & teachers in the evaluation and selection of instructional technology tools and software.

5.*       As necessary, coordinates with district instructional technology staff and 3 <SUP>rd</SUP> party service providers to insure minimum technology literacy training requirements are met for all building staff.

7.*       Attend academic division meetings, district principal's meetings, school-based staff meetings/training, and any other meetings as appropriate in order to assess impact of district initiatives on instructional technology and communicate to all affected parties the impact of instructional technology initiatives.

8.*       Responsible for the following professional tasks: provide task progress and completion data prepared in a professional manner to all stakeholders, maintain a working knowledge of instructional technology and technology infrastructure through a continual education process, interact with co-workers, administration and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.

9.*       Work within the parameters of the districts' technology standards, operating processes, and Board of Education policy and district technology plan.

10.*     Other duties as assigned.

*Designates Essential Functions

 

PREPARATION, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.         Masters Degree in educational technology or equivalent preferred. 

2.         Effective oral and written communication skills.

3.         Ability to provide direct classroom based support to teachers acquiring new technological skills.

4.         Able to model effective technology based pedagogical skills.

5.         Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

6.         Ability to effectively implement instructional technology deployments.

7.         Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure with stakeholders at all skill levels.

8.         Customer service focus with the ability to relate well with staff and the school community with good communication and cooperation.

9.         Ability to research, test, and collect information on new ideas/concepts and possess a strong conceptual background in technological issues.

10.       Minimum of two years of experience in delivering Professional Development for staff in the use of instructional technology.

11.       Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of individuals in a problem-solving situation.

12.       Demonstrate effective use of GRPS approved instructional software.

13.       Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and situations.

14.       Minimum of five years of hands on experience in the instructional use of technology preferred.

15.       Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

16.       Ability to meet certification requirements for teachers in Michigan.

17.       Demonstrated leadership skills.

18.       Knowledge in current educational trends and practices.

19.       Extensive knowledge of current trends in instructional technology.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified

Grand Rapids Public Schools


1331 Franklin Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
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