Educational Technology Integration Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Educational Technology Integration Specialist to advance the use of digital tools in East London institutions. You will guide educators and students, identify, evaluate, and implement technologies, and develop resources to support curriculum-wide integration.

The role emphasizes professional development, training delivery, and collaboration to foster a digitally adept learning community in East London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Educational Technology is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an educational setting, with a focus on educational technology.
• Proven experience in training educators on the use of digital tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and various educational software.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in integrating educational technology tools and digital resources into their teaching practices.
• Provide professional development and training sessions on various educational technologies and platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies that align with institutional goals.
• Assist in the development of digital learning strategies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational technology and provide timely support.
• Curate and create digital resources to support curriculum needs across different subjects and grade levels.

Skills

Experience in EdTech

Educator training

LMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Educational Technology

Tools

LMS

Educational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Educational Technology Integration Specialist to enhance the use of technology in learning within their institutions in East London . This role involves guiding educators and students in effectively leveraging digital tools and platforms to improve teaching and learning outcomes. You will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and implementing new educational technologies, providing training, and developing resources to support technology integration across the curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to drive digital transformation in education and foster a technologically adept learning community in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Support educators in integrating educational technology tools and digital resources into their teaching practices.
• Provide professional development and training sessions on various educational technologies and platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies that align with institutional goals.
• Assist in the development of digital learning strategies and best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational technology and provide timely support.
• Curate and create digital resources to support curriculum needs across different subjects and grade levels.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an educational setting, with a focus on educational technology.
• Proven experience in training educators on the use of digital tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in educational technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and various educational software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in EdTech.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and on-site work in East London .
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation in education.
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.