Instructional Technology Specialist
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Plan lessons and provide instruction for students in the areas of, specifically (but not limited to),
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Coding (i.e., Code.org)
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Robotics (i.e., Mindstorm)
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Engineering Design Process
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Design Thinking Process
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Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and extend instruction.
- Promote digital citizenship and academic integrity using the Common Sense Media curriculum.
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Attend weekly grade-level meetings to help teachers in planning and suggesting ways to integrate technology.
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Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
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Model best practice and facilitate learning among teachers, staff members, and students in a technology-rich environment.
- Adhere to and communicate digital ethics, safety and copyright laws and guidelines pertaining to the use of all technology resources to faculty, staff, and students.
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Engage in ongoing learning to remain current in emerging technologies, trends, and research, and model effective practice in 21st-century teaching and learning strategies.
- Provide professional development opportunities to support best practice uses of digital tools, environments, and processes in teaching and learning.
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Broad experience with implementing emerging technologies to support student learning
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Experience leading both formal and informal professional learning
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Successful demonstration of leadership and interpersonal relationship skills.
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Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher with knowledge of a variety of effective instructional strategies, such as Design Thinking, Personalized Learning, Project- and Problem-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Formative/Summative Assessment, etc.
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Demonstrated capacity to be self-directed, organized, and collaborative.
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B.A. or B.S. in educational field required. Masters preferred in Curriculum or Instructional Technology.
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Minimum five years teaching experience with at least three years in the elementary classroom.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and move around in small spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach items on high shelves, sit and/or crawl on the floor.