Position Description
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Assistant
Superintendent for Instruction
Collaborates
With: Director
of Staff Development
Director of Computing Services
Approved By: DJ Date: 10/2013
SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall development, implementation and
evaluation of training for staff in instructional technology and software
applications, emphasizing the planning and delivery of instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be
assigned.
·
Develops
and implements strategic plans for the application of instructional technology
and learning resource design and utilization.
·
Coordinates all activities of instructors engaged in training
employees in the use and application of instructional technology.
·
Assigns staff and school based technology supplemental employees
to conduct training needs as appropriate.
·
Schedules inservice training for all employees tasked with
instructional technology delivery in collaboration with the Director of Staff
Development and the Office of Computing Services.
·
Assesses the needs and requirements for instructional technology
delivery within the district.
·
Evaluates training activities related to instructional delivery
within the district.
·
Recommends workshops and training to enhance the delivery of
instructional technology in the district.
·
Directs the Instructional Technology Coach.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Technology
Coach and school based supplemental employees.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Masters’
Degree in instructional technology or related area; or, Bachelor’s Degree with
a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
Experience
with personal computer applications which have an instructional focus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators and
the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability
to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability
to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions. Ability
to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability
to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school
community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both
in oral and written communication.
Ability to organize multistep procedures and to
facilitate implementation of those procedures through others. Ability to perform duties
with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and
reach with hands and arms. The employee
is occasionally required to lift and move boxes containing up to 30 pounds of
materials. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.