Job Title: Instructional Technology Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/195 Days
Reports To: Technology Coordinator Pay Grade:  
Dept./School: Curriculum & Instruction Date Revised: 4/29/2008
 
Primary Purpose:
  To provide leadership in the use of technology and assistance to instructional staff in planning and effective use of technology in the curriculum. To provide staff training necessary to meet State and District instructional technology goals.
Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
  Certified Teacher
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree Preferred
Master Technology Teacher Certification preferred or obtain within 18 months of initial appointment
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Demonstrated working knowledge of curriculum, instructional technology, integration and management strategies, resources and current technologies
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technology training to adult learners and student learners
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
  Experience:
  Secondary experience preferred
Three years experience as a classroom teacher with any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities
Technology applications and/or applied experience in the design of technology enhanced lessons/units preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 

Trains and supports teachers in classroom teaching methodology that engages student learning through the integration of technology
  Trains and supports teachers, media specialist/librarians, and curriculum coordinators in effective instructional technology techniques
  Trains and supports teachers in the use of digital learning competencies, including Internet research, graphics, animation, website mastery, and video technologies
  Trains and supports teachers in the use of curricular models designed to prepare teachers to facilitate, through technology, an active student learning environment
  Assists campuses in the identification, evaluation, and use of appropriate instructional software
  Participates in campus and district technology planning and evaluation
  Provides model lessons for teachers, which facilitate the integration of technology into the instructional program
  Ensures the implementation of Technology Applications TEKS into the instructional program
  Collaborates with campus staff and District technology staff to meet staff and District technology goals
  Assists curriculum coordinators in the design and implementation of staff development opportunities which integrate technology into the curricula
  Provide training and support to staff for the maintenance of campus websites
  Perform other duties as assigned
   
Ability To:
  Develop behavioral objectives and instructional materials which integrate technology into classroom instruction
  Interpret technical documentation in lay person's terms, as necessary
  Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  Demonstrate positive, productive customer service focus
  Establish cooperative-working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties
  Promotes positive attitudes among schools and community members regarding technology uses and trends
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  None.
Equipment Used:
  Computer, printer, projector, SmartBoard, peripheral devices such as PDA, scanner, CD-RW, and input devices for students with special needs
Working Conditions:
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Frequent districtwide travel; prolonged CRT viewing; ability to lift 50 lbs or more; prolonged use of computers; working on more than one campus