Instructional Technology Leader & Coach

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Technology Facilitator to lead instructional technology initiatives, align with district strategy, and support teachers in integrating digital tools for enhanced learning. The role emphasizes curriculum alignment, professional development, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities include overseeing device management, evaluating digital resources, and promoting ethical technology use while contributing to school improvement and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three years' experience with educational technology preferred.
• Valid NC Teaching license with area 077 Instructional Technology Specialist-Computers required.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Serve as technology leader regarding curriculum, pedagogy, professional development, and appropriate digital resources
• Oversee school device management including monitoring the device inventory
• Evaluate and support selection process of digital tools and resources based on professional best practices and relevant data
• Ensure all students have access to digital tools and resources including personal computers and digital textbooks
• Use data from multiple sources to make decisions that improve the effectiveness of the instructional technology program while supporting student achievement
• Determine student and educator technology needs based on demographic and performance data, curricular needs, state and national guidelines, professional best practices, and emerging trends
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school improvement plan
• Facilitate design, delivery, and assessment of instructional activities that promote learner competence and confidence with technology
• Ensure that the instructional technology program is up-to-date, relevant, and has the tools and resources to support the variety of needs in the school community
• Design differentiated instruction using a variety of research-based strategies and various digital resources
• Provide teachers with professional development and model the effective integration of information and technology skills
• Model effective formative assessment practices including alternative assessment strategies
• Collaboratively design assessment of student-owned products utilizing technology skills within all content areas
• Model the ethical, safe, and legal use of information and technology resources including educating students and teachers on copyrights, intellectual property, and digital etiquette
• Facilitate the use of accepted learning taxonomies, instructional design principles, and appropriate assessment methods
• Promote student engagement, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and exploration of information and ideas
• Complete observations and collaborate with educators to mentor and support professional growth throughout the school learning community
• Complete professional development and participate in professional learning communities to explore creative methods to improve professional practice and student learning
• Actively explore and integrate emerging technologies, resources, information formats, and innovative practices to support student achievement
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Digital literacy

ISTE standards

Public-school policies

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching & assessment

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Initiative

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

NC teaching license

Educational technology experience (3+ years)

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Technology Facilitator to lead instructional technology initiatives, align with district strategy, and support teachers in integrating digital tools for enhanced learning. The role emphasizes curriculum alignment, professional development, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities include overseeing device management, evaluating digital resources, and promoting ethical technology use while contributing to school improvement and student achievement.