Instructional Technology Specialist

Instructional Technology Specialist

This individual provides instruction, training, and resources in order to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom which will increase student use and knowledge about technology. Instruction and training is expected to be delivered in various formats to meet the needs of all staff members. This individual also collaborates with staff to meet their professional development needs as related to technology as well as helping resolve instructional technology issues within the classroom.

This is a district wide position that supports every teacher within the district.

Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding instructional technology. Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of instructional technology. Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina student computer competency requirements. Considerable knowledge of the appropriate uses of technology for instruction in various subject areas. Considerable knowledge of computer technology. Considerable knowledge of multimedia, telecommunications, and popular software packages used for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration. General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements. Ability to develop long term goals and objectives. Ability to evaluate the performance of hardware and software and make recommendations for improvement.

Ability to organize and deliver staff development opportunities that support the use of technology in education. Ability to exercise independent judgment in directing work. Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Graduation from a four-year university with a bachelor's degree and hold or be in the process of obtaining an instructional technology 079 or computer education 077 license from North Carolina. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.