Academic Technology Coordinator

Department: Middle School
Location: Washington, DC
Position Start Date: August 2019
Status: Full-time

Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker school with campuses in Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC seeks full-time Academic Technology Coordinator for its Middle School (Grades 5-8). The Academic Technology Coordinator is responsible for teaching technology classes to 5th and 6th graders and will serve as an expert in assisting faculty and staff with the integration of technology into the Middle School curriculum.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of technology use in schools, be comfortable collaborating with teachers, and be able to train faculty and staff in technology competencies. He/she will collaborate with colleagues in the Information Technology Services department and Middle School library to ensure that technology works in a seamless and integrated manner. Duties also include researching software for faculty, keeping abreast of the newest issues and tools in educational technology, working with students in co-curricular activities/clubs, and participating in parent education regarding technology use. 

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is required (master’s preferred), as is at least three years of experience as a classroom teacher, preferably in Middle School. This 11-month, benefits-eligible position begins August 1, 2019.