Technology Integration Specialist

THE SAGE SCHOOL MISSION:

The Sage School Mission is to prepare gifted students to excel, by providing a comprehensive program of academic rigor and social growth inspired by passionate teachers within a nurturing community.

JOB FUNCTION:

The Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) coordinates efforts to support and develop the use of technology as a tool to support teaching and learning for Sage. Serves as coach and mentor to assist faculty in implementation and integration. TIS also plays a role in working with students and supporting co-curricular programs involving the use of multimedia resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with faculty and staff on a regular basis to assess needs and recommend suitable technology and/or assistance.

• Assist in the formulation of technology plans for the overarching School

• Provide training for faculty in educational technology skills and applications.

• Assist in troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Perform minor technical repairs.

• Assist in maintaining the inventory of all hardware, software and electronic media.

• Assist faculty in classrooms with curriculum lessons requiring the use of technology.

• Assist students in the classrooms with applications as needed.

• Assist faculty in developing units, projects, or other educational technology applications within their curriculum.

• Teach a minimum of two academic classes within area of expertise.

• Act as a central participant in the school’s ongoing planning related to technology.

• Be a consistent presence on campus in locations where technology is being integrated, especially during technology-integrated instruction and other technology-mediated activities.

• Implement differentiated instructional techniques for all ages of our students.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform these essential duties.

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree is desirable.

• Specific training in computer science or its use in the educational setting is required.

• An understanding of appropriate uses of technology in the educational setting.

• Competency with Windows, HP, Macs, and all applicable Google applications.

• An understanding of TCP/IP networking.

• Current knowledge of available and emerging technologies.

• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty regarding technology use in both oral and written form.

• Ability to effectively train faculty in technology use.

• Knowledge of sounds teaching strategies.