Instructional Technology Spec

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA seeks an Instructional Technology Specialist to drive the integration of technology into instructional programs and collaborate with school teams, state teams, and national teams. The ITS will enhance teaching and learning through technology and support technology-rich educational strategies aligned with CSUSA's Education Model.

The role includes coordinating with leadership and curriculum teams, developing professional development, and assisting in curriculum material

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with state leadership and school administrators to assess, create, and implement technology integration based on school plan.
• Coordinates with Curriculum & Instruction Team 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 support the school technology plan.
• Facilitates selection, installation, and start-up of educational technology systems and equipment.
• Participates with system technology committees to identify instructional goals and develop long-range technology plans.
• Prepares and presents information about technology for internal and external communication.
• Collects feedback on technology usage for continuous improvement, input to purchasing decisions, and training needs.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

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 though 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, detailed 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

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• 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.