Innovation and Technology Coordinator
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Based upon relevant experience and level of education
Benefits: Full medical benefits and 401k eligibility
Start date: July 25, 2016
Resume closing date: June 9, 2016
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for the integration of innovative technologies to support student learning across the entire Preschool-8th Grade Curriculum, including learning applications, coding, robotics, MakerSpace, design thinking and STEAM initiatives. The Innovative and Technology Coordinator will work with students, teachers, and the administration to establish and maintain a cutting-edge educational technology program at Summit School.
Instruction and Academic Support
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan and deliver technology integrated lessons that support technology across the curriculum, both in the lab and in the classroom.
- Work with teachers to model, coach, and teach technology skills to meet International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE), Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards and Summit Standards.
- Support development and implementation of STEAM initiatives across the curriculum.
- Teach tech elective class to middle school students each quarter.
- Collaborate with Art Department faculty to continue integration of design thinking into the curriculum.
- Apply and model legal and ethical use of technology skills.
- Model effective use of the internet for students and teachers.
- Use appropriate strategies to manage resources and the learning environment in the computer lab and the classroom.
- Research and disseminate to staff current educational technology best practices, emerging technologies, and opportunities.
Technology Integration Leadership
- Serve as in-house expert and thought leader regarding current and emerging technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology
- Provide technology leadership in the school by collaborating with the Head of School and teachers in support of the school improvement plan.
- Assist in the design and implementation of professional development in technology integration for school staff based on state and national standards for professional development.
- Assist teachers as they integrate technology and utilize technology resources.
- Model creative and innovative uses of technology in the classroom.
- Assist with developing local partnerships to advance technology and innovation initiatives.
Technical Support to Teachers
- Assist when possible with minor maintenance and/or make arrangements for necessary repairs of technology resources.
- Coordinate daily scheduling and operation of the Techno Den to provide equitable access for all students.
- Establish and/or maintain rules and procedures for the lab in collaboration with school staff.
- Work with the Systems Administrator to maintain and update software and hardware inventories.
Other Duties
- Facilitate at least one extracurricular technology club or after-school enrichment class per semester.
Qualifications:
- Possession of, or eligibility for, Arizona teaching certificate.
- Minimum of two years of outstanding teaching experience in a K-8 setting.
- Experience with administration of a learning management system.
- Successful use of technology to support instruction.
- Demonstration of strong leadership and organizational ability.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills to work with teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Commitment to a continuous process for professional growth.
- Experience with school, district, and state technology-related standards and initiatives.
- Interest, knowledge, or experience in robotics, coding, and makerspaces.