Education Technology Specialist
CurrentSupports teachers in their day-to-day integration of technology in their teaching. Keeps current with technology integration best practices to inform and support teacher needsEngages in grant writing when appropriate in collaboration with the Division Heads to support advancing education technology needsWork in collaboration with the STEAM specialist to assess how to best integrate technology into the Maker SpaceCurates a scope and sequence of technology milestones per grade level with input from Division Heads and teachers.Collaborates with IB coordinators and Librarian to understand and facilitate digital tools to develop the approaches to learningReferences technology standards to decide on best practices to implement at the schoolCo-teaches with teachers to best integrate technology into their teaching strategies to impact student achievementCoordinates and facilitates professional development for faculty and staff as needed year-to-yearPlans appropriate professional development for teachers with the Division HeadsParticipates in events and trainings with other educational technology professionals to share resources and ideasFacilitates conversations with parents around the use of digital tools and skill developmentCurates resources to build parent understanding of cybersecurity, digital citizenship, data privacy, and technology resourcesDevelops budget proposals for digital tools for teachers and students to run by the IT ManagerTracks technology budget expenditures in conjunction with the IT ManagerCoordinates appropriate timing for technology upgrades in coordination with the IT Manager based on short, medium, and long-term recommendationsCo-develops technology guidelines with the IT Manager for teachers and studentsCommunicates approved guidelines and educate stakeholders on how to follow adopted measures