Instructional Technology Spec

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA is seeking an Instructional Technology Specialist to enhance student learning through effective technology integration. In this role, you will collaborate with school teams and develop training programs focusing on educational technology.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of education experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with various digital platforms. This role may involve multi-day travel. Join us in our mission of fostering student greatness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in K-12 Teaching, Media Specialist, and/or Instructional Technology.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical methods and how they relate to technology integration.
• Ability to train and motivate adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with state leadership and school administrators for technology integration.
• Develops and facilitates professional development and training sessions.
• Assesses, creates, and implements technology integration based on school plan.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Initiative, detail oriented, and highly organized

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or related field

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Library Media Sciences or Curriculum Instruction

Tools

Apple Learning Coach

Microsoft Educator Trainer

Various educational technologies and digital platforms

Job description

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS), you will facilitate the integration of technology into instructional programs. The primary responsibility of the ITS is to enhance and improve the teaching and learning process through technology. The role involves collaboration with school teams, state teams, and national team to develop, implement, and support technology‑rich educational strategies that align with the CSUSA Education Model.

How You Will Impact Education

• Collaborates with state leadership, school administrators to assess, create, and implement technology integration based on school plan.
• Coordinates with the Curriculum & Instruction Team and other business units on content, educational models, goal setting, and training plans for supported products and systems.
• Develops and facilitates synchronous and asynchronous professional development, and training sessions with school staff to increase knowledge of technology.
• Assists in developing curriculum materials and lesson plans that facilitate the implementation of the school technology plan.
• Facilitates the selection, installation, and start-up of educational technology systems and equipment.
• Participates with system technology committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and to develop long range technology plans to accomplish them.
• Prepares and presents information about the technology for internal and external communication.
• Collects feedback on technology usage for continuous improvement efforts, input to purchasing decisions, and training and support needs.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Takes initiative, detail oriented, and is highly organized.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to think creatively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred in one of the following areas: Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Library Media Sciences and Curriculum Instruction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in K‑12 Teaching, Media Specialist, and/or Instructional Technology.
• Must hold a teaching certificate from any state.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical methods and how they relate to technology integration.
• Proficiency in various educational technologies and digital platforms.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Apple Learning Coach and Microsoft Educator Trainer recognitions.
• Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds and all levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to train and motivate adult learners.
• Will require multi‑day travel both inside and outside of the state.
• May require occasional weekend travel.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.