Middle and Upper School Academic Technology Integrator (Grades 5–12)
The Spence School
Middle and Upper School Academic Technology Integrator (Grades 5–12)
Overview
The Spence School seeks an innovative, collaborative educator to serve as Academic Technology Integrator for the Middle and Upper School. Reporting to the Director of Technology, this full-time position plays a key leadership role in shaping how technology and artificial intelligence support teaching, learning, and the day-to-day work of faculty and students in grades 5–12.
The Academic Technology Integrator partners closely with faculty, academic leadership, and IT to ensure that instructional technologies are thoughtfully selected, well-integrated, and used in ways that are pedagogically sound, operationally efficient, and aligned with Spence’s mission and values. The ideal candidate brings classroom teaching experience, strong instructional design instincts, fluency with educational technology systems, and a clear-eyed approach to emerging tools—particularly AI.
Core Responsibilities
Instructional Technology Leadership & Student Learning
- Partner with faculty to design and support technology-enhanced learning experiences that deepen student engagement, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Promote responsible, ethical, and reflective technology use among students, including digital citizenship and AI literacy.
- Support and advance the Middle School 1–1 laptop program and the Upper School BYOD environment.
Faculty Partnership, Digital Literacy & Professional Learning
- Serve as a trusted instructional partner to faculty, supporting both pedagogical innovation and the practical, administrative dimensions of teaching.
- Guide faculty in the effective use of core platforms and workflows, including Google Workspace for Education, LMS management (course pages, grades, assessments), AI platforms.
- Lead faculty digital literacy initiatives through professional development, Tech Café sessions, newsletters, and/or a shared knowledge base or wiki.
AI Integration & Strategic Innovation
- Lead Middle and Upper School efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, learning, and assessment in developmentally appropriate, ethical, and mission-aligned ways.
- Collaborate with department heads and academic leaders to develop discipline-specific guidance for AI use.
- Plan and lead AI-focused workshops for faculty, students, and parents.
- Monitor emerging AI trends and tools, evaluating their instructional value, risks, and alignment with school priorities.
Systems Integration, Platforms & Vendor Stewardship
- Help lead the exploration, evaluation, and potential implementation of platforms such as Google Classroom, with particular attention to integration with existing systems including Blackbaud.
- Oversee academic technology user accounts and permissions in coordination with IT workflows.
- Steward the academic technology ecosystem to ensure coherence, sustainability, and thoughtful growth.
Community Engagement & Institutional Growth
- Participate actively in faculty meetings, committees, and school-wide initiatives.
- Support student-facing innovation initiatives such as the Academic Technology Intern program.
- Design or support community-facing events that highlight student work and thoughtful uses of technology.
- Serve as a liaison between academic and technology teams, translating instructional needs into scalable solutions.
How to Apply
Qualifications
- Classroom teaching experience and demonstrated pedagogical skill; Middle and/or Upper School experience strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of instructional technology, curriculum design, and AI applications in education.
- Experience supporting faculty professional learning and adult coaching.
- Fluency with Google Workspace for Education; familiarity with Blackbaud or similar SIS/LMS platforms strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Cultural competency and commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Approaches work with curiosity, flexibility, kindness, maturity, and a sense of humor.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Additional Expectations
- Teach one class (anticipated beginning in the second year)
- Serve as a student advisor
Salary range: $84,016.00 - $164,185.00 annually.
Interested candidates should apply through our Employment Portal.
The Spence School is committed to fostering an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.