Educational Technology Specialist

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 520,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge educational technologies

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Rustenburg location access

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an Educational Technology Specialist to lead the integration and management of digital tools across the campus. You will support teaching and learning by deploying LMS, interactive whiteboards, and other educational software while training staff and students in effective usage.

You will collaborate with IT and academic leaders to troubleshoot issues and evaluate new technologies that align with institutional goals, ensuring seamless technology adoption

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Educational Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Proven experience as an Educational Technology Specialist or similar role.
Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and other educational software.
Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in developing and delivering technical training sessions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse user groups.

Responsibilities

Implement, manage, and maintain a range of educational technology tools and platforms.
Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies.
Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies that align with institutional goals.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware.
Develop and deliver workshops on digital literacy and technology integration in teaching.
Collaborate with IT departments and academic leaders to ensure seamless technology integration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

LMS

Interactive whiteboards

Educational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking Educational Technology Specialist to join their institution in Rustenburg . You will play a crucial role in integrating and managing educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences for both students and educators. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, pedagogical understanding, and strong communication skills to support the effective use of digital tools and platforms across the campus. You will be at the forefront of driving technological innovation within the educational framework, ensuring our academic community remains equipped with the best digital resources.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, manage, and maintain a range of educational technology tools and platforms.
Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technologies.
Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies that align with institutional goals.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware.
Develop and deliver workshops on digital literacy and technology integration in teaching.
Collaborate with IT departments and academic leaders to ensure seamless technology integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as an Educational Technology Specialist or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and other educational software.
Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in developing and delivering technical training sessions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse user groups.

Benefits