Lower School Technology Integrator

JOB DUTIES:

• Train classroom teachers and specialists to integrate technology into their lessons in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Train teachers in new applications use in the classroom and for teacher/parent communication, and in the creation of new lessons/units.
• Support teachers during the piloting of technology-based projects.
• Work with grade level teams and specialists to use technology to enhance classroom efficiency and to provide technological accessibility options for students with special needs.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary teacher teams integration of technology across subjects.
• Test out new apps and other forms of technology for teacher use.
• Coordinate the installation of apps onto teacher hardware.
• Responding to teachers’ requests for technology help. Follow up on teacher requests for new technology or technology repairs.
• Ensure applications on student hardware are ready for student use.
• Work with vendors/companies to pilot and test hardware and software for educational use.
• Provide technology equipment set-up for Lower School performances and events
• Photograph, video and otherwise supply digital programming for school video display monitors.
• Attend workshops and visit other schools to learn and bring back innovative uses and ideas for integrating technology in the classroom.
• Respond to parent requests for recommendations of hardware and software to be used at home by students.
• Teaching lower school students/classes
• Curriculum communications to parents
• Write student grade reports
• Roof & Lunch duty

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in cognitive studies, technology education, or a related field

• • Two academic years of classroom teaching experience which includes teaching in at least two of the following grade levels: kindergarten, first grade, second grade, of third grade.
  • Two academic years of experience using and incorporating technology in the classroom to enhance student learning
  • Two academic years of experience working with iPad technology in an educational environment
  • One academic year of experience working with the Understanding By Design teaching methodology

• One academic year of experience teaching elementary school children computer programming languages such as Scratch, Blockly, or Hopsotch
• One academic year (working on at least a part-time basis) of teaching adults
• One academic year of experience working with and troubleshooting SMART Board, ENO Board, and Notebook software programs
• Knowledge of Fountas and Pinell Reading Assessment Systems or Teachers College Reading and Writing Program

(One academic year equals 10 months of work)

TO APPLY:  Submit resume, cover letter, STEM/STEAM based lesson plan, and a link to a video of you teaching the lesson to lowerschoolintegratorposition@brooklynfriends.org