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POSITION SUMMARY:  Technology Integration Specialist will assist teachers to enhance learning through improved integration of technology. The primary focus of the Technology Integration Specialist is to enrich and support teaching and learning while strengthening the technology skills of students, teachers and parents. A Technology Integration Specialist will assist classroom teachers in the incorporation of technological hardware and software into the lesson plan. They will work under the direction of the Associate Head of School for Curriculum and Instruction and work collaboratively with the technology support team as they support the school improvement efforts and build the technology instructional capacity of the faculty. Extensive knowledge, experience and successful implementation of instructional technology is required.   

Other-  

• Ability to coach, mentor, and teach adults.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow administrative parameters.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources, evaluate and make recommendations.
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Professional Development for Oaks Christian Community-

• Assess technology skill levels of students, teachers and staff.
• Working 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.
• Facilitate effective use of learning time by providing professional development related to:  (1) Maximizing increased instructional technology time focused on student academic needs; (2) Provide professional development that ensures student engagement when providing differentiated re-teaching and focused interventions utilizing instructional technology; and (3) 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.
• Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology in delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional methods. In partnership, the Technology Integration Specialist and the teacher will work toward integrating the use of hardware, software and Internet 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, blogs and databases that support teachers in integrating technology. Ideally, teachers will be guided and encouraged to develop their own resources, while the Technology Integration Specialist will support these efforts by providing additional support as needed.
• Identify trends in software, curriculum, and teaching strategies in all content areas.

 (2) Learning Management System/Student Management System-

• Develop guides, support materials, training and online resources to maximize faculty use of Blackbaud (SMS).

 (3) Research & Development-

• Explore the use of technology as related to personalized learning platforms and project/products-based learning for future use.
• Participate in cooperative long-range planning to make the most effective use of resources including, but not limited to overseeing accreditation initiatives for WASC and SAIS in conjunction with Associate Head of School, Academic Deans, and the Director of Technology.
• Review materials/programs/services and implementation strategies and provide reports as required relative to areas needing improvement and/or modification or possibly the recommendation for termination of outdated areas.
• Consult on the technology budget for computer resources, including hardware, software, learning resources and training needs.
• Recommend purchase of hardware, software and related resources in conjunction with the Director of Technology.

Perform other tasks or services consistent with the duties defined in the position summary or as defined by the High School Principal.

If interested, please complete an online application through the school's website. Link is provided.

Job Requirements-

• Minimum of three years of verifiable middle or high school teaching experience.
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of teaching techniques, curriculum and staff development. 
• An understanding of key learning theories and methods of instruction, and their relation to technology integration. Ideal candidates should work well with others and be skilled in team management.
• Have clear goals and strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
• Familiarity with for integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Experience with effective technology teaching strategies in teaching software and hardware skills.

Education-

Preferred Master’s degree in computer science information technology or a related area of study and/or demonstrates the skills of instructional technology competencies evidenced by effective classroom implementation.