Teacher on Special Assignment

Technology Specialist

Scope of Responsibility

The Technology Specialist provides:

• Leadership, staff development and instructional support to all instructional and administrative staff. 
• Serves as a liaison between school and district technology initiatives and school based implementation and support for administrator and teachers.
• Develops and offers district wide instructional technology education for teachers and administrative staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional staff with the essential support need to complete technology-based instruction management and productivity functions including the implementation of the California Common Core State Standards.
• Collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage optimize the use of instructional software, and network resources to support quality teaching and learning
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the California State Standards and the new California Common Core State Standards best practice instructional strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the process and strategies used in implementing effective instructional technology plans.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new computer, video, communication, web-based technologies, curriculum design, and working knowledge of instructional design and assessments.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Demonstrates sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and coach technology users.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly acquire new knowledge regarding technology.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the use of technology.
• Demonstrates excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users.
• Demonstrates ability to design and deliver technology enhanced instruction.
• Maintains positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrates ability to design and deliver technology-enhanced instruction.

Keys Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports teachers as they implement lessons in their classrooms.
• Promotes model effective instruction practices and the use of technology in the classroom.
• Provides assistance and training to staff in the integration of technology in order to support increased student achievement. This includes planning and implementing job embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, and both small and large groups.
• Collaborate in the evaluation selection and implementation of instructional technology materials and software.
• Assist with technology training as part of professional development.
• Work with curriculum teams to develop and implement technology enhanced curriculum.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing the district technology plan.
• Collaborates with site administrators and library staff to insure infrastructure tools are available to carry out school and district technology initiatives.
• Conducts research in regards to advancement of technology tools and resources in order to make informed decisions.
• Gather and disseminates information (e.g. grants, policies, professional development opportunities) relevant to improve instruction for students.
• Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintaining expertise in the field.
• Conducts staff development and supports community awareness initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Board Approved: 10/2/2014