Comparative Analysis, Cross-Functional, Design Evaluation, Educational Technology, Emerging Technology, Identify Issues, Instructional Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Negotiation Skills, Network Configuration Management, Online Training, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research Skills, School Buildings, Set Goals, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, Training/Teaching, Web Programming
Instructional Technology Specialist
Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, the Instructional Technology Specialist is responsible for leading the district's technology academic focus including planning, developing, and implementing a vision and supporting the district's comprehensive plan for the effective use of technology for Pre-K through 12, course design, course assessments, technology assessments and student, staff, and leadership training.
The Instructional Technology Specialist will:
- Apply knowledge of instructional design in the development and trouble shoot and evaluate course design and ensure high standards of technology integration
- Develop instructional web, media based, interactive tutorials and learning opportunities
- Assist instructional staff in planning and incorporating technology in specific subject areas and across grade levels
- Assist teachers in understanding the pedagogy that support online, asynchronous, and synchronous learning
- Ensure that Pre-K-12 technology standards are clearly articulated and understood throughout the district
- Lead monthly technology meetings to support building level appointed Technology Liaisons and Device 1:1 Coordinators.
The Instructional Technology Specialist will also:
- Establish and lead one or more cross functional technology leadership teams for the purpose of:
- Developing and implementing and supporting a comprehensive plan for the effective use of technology Pre-K-12
- Developing a comprehensive plan to implement online assessments associated with Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments
- Conducting research to identify potential applications for new and emerging technology; make recommendations to the administration
- Evaluating teacher technologies and applications for equipment and systems upgrades
- Developing and communicating the district's technology plan
- Maintain a catalogue of all available district technologies and support recommendation about their use
- Work with administrators, supervisors, and teachers to design and implement supports of Learning Management Platforms for effective use in the instructional environment.
- Work with administrators, supervisors, and teachers to establish goals for the effective use of instructional technology across the curricular areas as appropriate
- Attend faculty, department, and grade level meetings proactively
- SDS department meetings
- MIS department meetings
- Curriculum department meetings
- Assists with the planning, design and installation of future network expansions and technology implementations as growth demands
- Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Instructional Technology Specialist will:
- Design, implement and assist with professional learning opportunities that support technology integration
- Support divisional and technology leaders to implement district initiatives related to technology integration
The Instructional Technology Specialist will also:
- Stand and/or walk during most of the working day. Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for, and carries materials and equipment in the performance of tasks. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight-hour shift) in all weather conditions and ability to drive to other GRPS school buildings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.