Technology Integration Specialist

Position Reports To:                                

• Principal and the Head of School

Provides Services For:             

• Administration                                            
• Staff                                                    
• Students

Professional Qualifications:

• Teaching License with an endorsement in Computer Education [preferred] and must be willing to obtain ACSI teaching certification

Personal Qualifications:        

• Personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ      
• Active member of Kingsway Christian Church or another evangelical church as permitted by School Board                                                 
• Evidence of spiritual maturity and clear Christian testimony                                                       
• Exhibits fruits of the spirit in actions and speech                                                
• Person of integrity                                                    
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Contracted By:                             

• The School Board for one year upon recommendation of the Head of School

Supervision and evaluation:               

• A formal/informal evaluation by the Principal each year
• General Description:
• This individual teaches computer classes, provides training and support to the staff on technology

Relationship to Students

The technology teacher will:

• Effectively lead and interact with the students
• Provide classroom instruction conducive to learning
• Be a godly role model and promote a strong spiritual foundation for students

Relationship to Faculty/Staff/Parents

The technology teacher will:

• Work together as a unit with other team members
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis
• Support and encourage students, parents, and fellow workers as instructed in God’s Word
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child’s education
• Assist parents in this task of teaching children in the Lord

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Planning and Facilitating Teaching and Learning

• Teaches assigned technology classes [K-8^th grade]
• Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to develop curriculum materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technology
• Models the integration of technology in all curriculum areas
• Facilitates school participation in technology programs and activities
• Conducts staff development in the areas of technology integration based on the Indiana Technology Competencies for Educators
• Follows a plan for professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally

2.       Planning and Facilitating Information Access and Delivery

• Implements best practices related to technology use in the school program based on research, pilot programs, and state/national standards
• Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide access to technology resource and services of the Technology Teacher/Support Assistant at point of need
• Works with teachers and technology staff in the selection of resources that are compatible with the school technology infrastructure
• Adheres to and communicates copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources

3.      Planning and Facilitating Program Administration

• Provides leadership and collaborates with the Technology Supervisor and Technology Committee to develop, implement, and update a school instructional technology plan
• Collaborates with teachers, Technology Supervisor, Technology Committee, and students to evaluate select resources addressing curricular needs and learning goals
• Leads in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional technology program
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
• Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed.