Title: Technology Integration and Innovation Specialist
Status: Full Time, Exempt Employee
The technology integration
and innovation specialist demonstrates a passionate, hands-on interest in
Technology and in
leading MP&MS forward in all areas related to the integration and innovative use of technology to deepen and enhance the
school’s overall program. As the leader in this area, the TIIS will support and
inspire students, teachers, and parents in the many areas in which
technology and curriculum initiatives will impact and improve students’
learning experiences, the
classroom environment, and communication. This position requires the ability to share this passion with
others, to lead teachers and administrators as we develop the best strategies to enhance teaching and learning, and to support
parents as partners in their children’s education to better understand the evolution of curriculum and technology
to address the needs of 21st century
learners and prepare them for their future.
The technology integration
and innovation specialist will evaluate
the school’s current use of technology as an educational tool and lead the
school in identifying and evaluating next steps in technology integration. This
includes technology in the classroom
such as laptops, iPads, interactive whiteboards,
projectors, and other devices; as well as resources designed to meet the needs of students with learning differences.
The technology integration and innovation
specialist collaborates with the school’s network administrator to ensure that
technology works effectively for students
and teachers, with the Library Media Center team to support media literacy programs, and with
the communication manager on areas related to the school’s website, social media tools, and other communication vehicles.
Areas of Responsibility Include:
Leadership
• Demonstrate perspective
as a teacher-leader with a
passionate interest in, and comprehensive understanding of, the vital role of technology
in the learning process within all
areas of the curriculum, in
communication, and in the overall lives of students,
teachers, and parents in a school that values hands on learning, deeply
integrated projects, and developmentally
appropriate practice
• Collaborate with the head of school, division directors,
and faculty to strengthen and develop new curriculum strategies and effectively integrate technology into all subject
areas, with a focus on those related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics)
• Identify online resources and relevant organizations, support faculty
and staff in establishing learning
networks, identify online resources and relevant
organizations, support faculty and staff in establishing learning networks, and
develop relationships with technology leaders in other schools
• Bring new ideas to the
school to enhance the use of
technology at MP&MS Students
• Develop and maintain a
list of basic applications and skills
students should learn, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation models
• Provide basic instruction
to students as needed in collaboration with classroom teachers; make recommendations for new programs
and seek outside resources in areas such as coding
• Provide opportunities for
students to use technology to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and producers of knowledge
• Collaborate with the librarians and classroom teachers to ensure that students become truly safe,ethical and
information literate users of
technology as they acquire research skills and use online resources for information and communication
Classroom and Specialist Teachers
• With the Library Media Center team and with other members of
the school’s technology staff, collaborate to meet the needs of
teachers and members of the school staff
• Support classroom and specialist teachers in use of technology in the classroom
• Provide ongoing staff development
related to technology
• Monitor technology skills of faculty and provide support as needed
• Provide leadership to integrate
technology into all areas of the curriculum
• Support teachers in identifying outside professional
development related to technology and
curriculum integration
Parents
• Assist parents in understanding the role of
technology in the curriculum
• Provide opportunities for parents to learn about specific
technology and communication systems used by the school through
meetings, online info-graphics, and other strategies
• Inform parents about emerging
technology opportunities and issues
through blogs and other means of communication
Technology Systems
• Maintain an accessible database of resources for staff
• Monitor and support management, circulation, and care
protocols for all school devices:
Ensure preparation of all devices for students when school opens
for the new year
Develop protocols to address device failures during the year
Develop protocols to collect and catalog devices at the end of the year
• Secure outside support to manage necessary system updates
and software installations as needed
Experience and Qualifications
• Experience as a
classroom teacher in primary or middle school
• Experience using and managing school technology
• Broad knowledge
and an appreciation of child development in young children and adolescents
• Knowledge of curriculum,
especially those areas related STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics)
• Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with
students, faculty and staff, and parents as a leader and with collaborative teams
• Creativity, flexibility, and a growth mindset, with
interest in begin part of a
community of learners
• Strong organizational and
time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of currently
available hardware, software programs and resources to support students and teachers in a preschool through eighth grade school
• Familiarity with video production
and media programming
• Knowledge of emerging
social media and best practices in media
literacy programs for students
• Understanding of copyright laws and best practices related
to instruction in areas
such as plagiarism, information searches, and current standards for research citations
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