K-5 Instructional Tech Specialist — Transforming Classrooms

Donald P. Timony Grammar School; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methuen Public Schools Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, MA seeks an LTS Lower School Teacher Instructional Technology Specialist to lead technology integration and support 1:1 initiatives across grade levels.

The ideal candidate is certified as an Instructional Technology Specialist and will collaborate with teachers to enhance learning through Google Apps for Education, Windows, Chrome OS, and iOS devices, while guiding professional development.

Qualifications

• Certified or certifiable as an Instructional Technology Specialist by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Knowledge of productivity tools use such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, telecommunications, and print/graphic utilities.
• Knowledge of selection, evaluation and use of appropriate computer/technology based materials to support the instruction process.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core of Learning.
• Communication and inter-personal skills which would be required for user support and training, and interaction with teachers and other professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience in Windows, OS, and Chrome operating systems, Google Apps for Education, and iOS devices.

Responsibilities

• Guide the classroom teachers in effective integration of technology into the Methuen Public Schools Curriculum.
• Provide assistance with managing the 1:1 implementation for all grades at MHS.
• Assist the school system in identifying, evaluating, and applying emerging technologies to enhance the teaching/learning process in the Methuen Public Schools.
• Schedule the computer labs to help insure equitable use.
• Monitor the maintenance needs of all computer equipment in the building.
• Identify the hardware and software needs of the school.
• Provide teachers with professional development in the integration of technology into the existing curriculum.
• Provide staff with a variety of professional development opportunities, including workshops, embedded assistance, digital resources, and/or print resources.
• Model demonstration lessons on the effective implementation of the Methuen Public Schools Technology Curriculum.
• Maintain contact with the Director of Instructional Technology in order to help insure that the above is being done.

Skills

Instructional Technology

1:1 implementation

Curriculum integration

Communication skills

Professional development

Google Apps for Education experience

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Windows OS

Chrome OS

iOS devices

Job description

The Methuen Public Schools Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, MA seeks an LTS Lower School Teacher Instructional Technology Specialist to lead technology integration and support 1:1 initiatives across grade levels.

The ideal candidate is certified as an Instructional Technology Specialist and will collaborate with teachers to enhance learning through Google Apps for Education, Windows, Chrome OS, and iOS devices, while guiding professional development.