Academic Technology Integrator

The Academic Technology Integrator position requires a dynamic and experienced teacher, technologist, and tinkerer with a deep understanding of educational technology and a focus on computational thinking and creative problem solving. This position is essentially half Lower School teaching and half school-wide support, with integration bridging the gap. The Academic Technology Integrator champions and encourages teachers to use technology meaningfully within academic disciplines and through interdisciplinary, project-based work. The role requires flexibility and collaboration to advance the use of technology to support excellent teaching and learning. The Academic Technology Integrator  is at the forefront of the evolving technology offerings at Speyer, driving innovation and contributing to the overall school technology vision. This is a full-time, 10-month, salaried position reporting to the Chief Information and Technology Officer and Division Heads. The qualified individual is committed to Speyer’s mission, vision, and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage technology to support best practices in pedagogy

  • Collaborate as a thought-partner for teachers leading project-based work

  • Guide teachers in using technology for differentiation and formative assessment

  • Encourage student agency, reflection, collaboration, and creative problem-solving

  • Support interdisciplinary projects focused on design thinking strategies 

  • Participate/facilitate planning meetings to support the aforementioned responsibilities

• Support technology integration and act as a resource for teachers 

• Collaborate with the Makers Lab Coordinator to enhance technology integration across the school

• Teach students both as support and as the primary teacher

  • Design and teach the Lower School Makers’ curriculum to enhance the existing Computational Thinking scope and sequence through interdisciplinary learning opportunities

  • Spearhead and support technology-based enhancements to learning across the school

• Support teachers, students, and administrators in their day-to-day technology needs

• Assist with management of various cloud platforms, such as GoGuardian, Schoology, and Seesaw

• Act as backup support to the Tech Team (primarily related to the absence or unavailability of the Helpdesk Manager)

  • Help with distribution and management of loaner devices

  • Troubleshoot and support the software, hardware, and systems, including classroom multimedia and student and teacher devices

  • Resolve technical issues reported in our helpdesk ticketing system

  • Assist with event setups and audio/visual equipment

• Plan one-on-one and group workshops and professional development sessions

• Support parents as needed through our parent support email service

• Coordinate extra-curricular tech-focused opportunities for student engagement

• Perform additional duties as assigned

   

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

• Experience in educational environment, preferably in a comparable K-8 environment

• A track record of being an innovative, committed, positive, helpful, energetic, flexible, adaptive, creative, and effective educator

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and parents

• A teacher’s disposition: approachable, patient, gentle, and supportive

• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Insatiable desire to learn and dedication to educational technology

• Enthusiasm to help students and teachers use technology in meaningful ways

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects, with competing priorities, to completion

• Experience coding in multiple programming languages preferred

• Experience with current technologies used in educational institutions

• A strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies integrating technology into curriculum and instruction

• Understanding of Maker Movement and an interest in tinkering, making, and doing

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience and level of education.