Coordinator, Instructional Technology Training

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking an Instructional Technology Trainer to develop and manage district-wide technology training programs for K-12 staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with Curriculum and Instruction and Technology Services to ensure instructional technology is effectively used in classrooms.

The position requires leadership in training on video conferencing tools, digital learning tools, and curriculum software, with a focus on CFISD needs and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years teaching with technology in K-12.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to create and edit training materials and emails.
• Ability to work independently and with varied technical expertise.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with tool-based software and digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and update district-wide training classes.
• Manage district-wide technology classes, scheduling, timesheets.
• Advise on instructional software and hardware purchases.
• Train on video conferencing tools (Google Meet, Teams).
• Collaborate with Technology Services for hardware/software updates.
• Plan training for Instructional Technology Liaisons.
• Support paraprofessionals and promote efficiency.
• Develop CFISD online resources and Social media presence.
• Meet with vendor partners and advocate CFISD needs.
• Support the Digital Credit Recovery Platform.
• Attend instructional walks and advise on curriculum tech use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft

Google

Adobe

Gemini (AI)

Internet literacy

Job description

• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching using technology in a K-12 setting with multi-grade level experience preferred;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communcation skills (written and verbal; technical and non-technical communication skills);
• Effective oral and written communication skills to create, compose and edit written materials, such as training documents, websites and emails;
• Ability to work successfully under direction, independently and in conjunction with other district team members that have varying levels of technical expertise;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple activities and projects;
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate technical materials and concepts;
• Documented experience with: tool-based software, Digital Learning Tools, curriculum software, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Gemini (AI) and the Internet. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues as it pertains to classroom instruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching using technology in a K-12 setting with multi-grade level experience preferred;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communcation skills (written and verbal; technical and non-technical communication skills);
• Effective oral and written communication skills to create, compose and edit written materials, such as training documents, websites and emails;
• Ability to work successfully under direction, independently and in conjunction with other district team members that have varying levels of technical expertise;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple activities and projects;
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate technical materials and concepts;
• Documented experience with: tool-based software, Digital Learning Tools, curriculum software, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Gemini (AI) and the Internet. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues as it pertains to classroom instruction.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 230 days

Salary

$64,255 (BA 4)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the development, review, delivery and update of district-wide training classes to provide consistency in delivery and to focus on utilizing bond purchased hardware and district-approved software in an instructional setting.
• Manage district-wide technology classes (district needs, course availability, scheduling, timesheets)
• Collaborate and advise in the selection and purchase of instructional software, hardware, and other electronic instructional resources with the Curriculum and Instruction and Technology Services Departments.
• Facilitate, support, and train on utilizing video conferencing tools (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) to support classroom instruction.
• Work collaboratively with Technology Services to provide technician training on specific hardware, such as Promethean panels, Lightspeed Audio other approved software, as well as updates from Curriculum and Instruction.
• Facilitate, plan, and support training for the Instructional Technology Liaisons.
• Plan and provide training and support to paraprofessionals in the Curriculum and Instruction Department to promote more efficiency in their jobs.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Instructional Technology to facilitate, plan, and support the production of the Digital Learning Conference, EdTech Live, and other district-level functions involving Instructional Technology.
• Organize and maintain the Instructional Technology Department website and social media accounts.
• Participate actively in Instructional Technology professional organizations and encourage teacher participation.
• Create and maintain an updated library of asynchronous classes for CFISD Staff in Schoology, highlighting best practices of EdTech tools in an instructional setting.
• Meet regularly with vendor partners for updates and advocating for CFISD needs/uses.
• Support the Digital Credit Recovery Platform.
• Attends campus instructional walks with content coordinators and directors to evaluate instructional technology use from a curriculum perspective.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction and /or Director of Instructional Technology.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environmental: Frequent in district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Deadline To Apply

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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