Educational Technology Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Educational Technology Specialist to join our remote-first team. You will evaluate, implement, and support educational technologies across the institution, training educators and staff and ensuring smooth integration with LMS, SIS, and cloud-based tools.

Based anywhere, including Mossel Bay, Western Cape, you will collaborate with colleagues across locations to drive digital learning initiatives, develop guides, and stay ahead of trends in ed-tech to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Education, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in educational technology support or specialist role.
• Experience with LMS and SIS.
• Familiarity with hardware, software, and cloud-based ed-tech solutions.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and training abilities; clear communication.
• Exceptional remote-work communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks (project management).
• Experience with digital content creation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend ed-tech tools to support learning and admin.
• Implement and manage integration of new technologies.
• Provide training and ongoing support to educators and staff.
• Develop documentation, tutorials, and best-practice guides.
• Troubleshoot ed-tech issues and collaborate with IT.
• Stay updated on trends and innovations in educational technology.
• Contribute to digital learning strategies and policies.
• Assist in procurement and inventory of ed-tech resources.
• Facilitate online workshops and webinars.
• Gather user feedback to improve implementation.

Skills

LMS

SIS

Educational software

Training skills

Communication

Remote work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Education or related

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled and innovative Educational Technology Specialist to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role focuses on integrating technology into the learning environment to enhance educational outcomes and streamline administrative processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, recommending, implementing, and supporting educational technologies across the institution. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, pedagogical understanding, and strong communication skills to effectively train educators and support staff. As a remote-first role, you will collaborate with colleagues across different locations, contributing to the digital transformation of education. We are looking for a proactive individual passionate about leveraging technology to create engaging, effective, and accessible learning experiences for students, contributing significantly to our mission from Mossel Bay, Western Cape or any other remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend educational technology tools and platforms to support teaching, learning, and administrative functions.
• Implement and manage the integration of new technologies into the existing educational infrastructure.
• Provide training and ongoing support to educators and staff on the effective use of educational technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation, tutorials, and best practice guides for various educational software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational technology and collaborate with IT departments to resolve them.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in educational technology and their potential applications.
• Contribute to the development of digital learning strategies and policies.
• Assist in managing the procurement and inventory of educational technology resources.
• Facilitate online workshops and webinars on educational technology topics.
• Gather feedback from users to continuously improve the effectiveness of educational technology implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in an educational technology support or specialist role.
• In-depth knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and other educational software.
• Familiarity with various hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions used in educational settings.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and training skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a remote work environment.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for educational innovation.
• Experience with digital content creation tools is a plus.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of R .
• A fully remote position offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the technological landscape of education.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field.
• Collaborate with a diverse and forward-thinking team, regardless of your location near Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
• Contribution to enhancing the learning experience through cutting-edge technology.