Instructional Technology Coach

This posting is intended to generate a pool of qualified applicants who wish to be considered for vacancies as they develop for the  school year.

Maintains a passion for professional learning and working with staff and students to support innovative practices in the classroom. Provides leadership and direct support to administrators and teachers with the integration and effective use of technology into all levels of curricula. Assists with curriculum development as it relates to educational technology and 21st century teaching and learning. Provides professional development and guidance for teachers to enhance their knowledge of emerging technologies and instructional strategies.

Coordinates, communicates with, and frequently meets with school level and division level administrators and technology staff to ensure that instructional technology is being utilized effectively throughout the school division.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Works with classroom teachers to develop strategies for integrating technology into instruction in specific content areas;
• Models classroom instruction in a digital environment as a collaborative effort with teaching staff;
• Attends and conducts workshops for instructional staff to support 21st century teaching and learning;
• Identifies, selects, creates and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs;
• Analyzes and uses data for the evaluation of program effectiveness and makes recommendations for instructional improvement based on data analysis;
• Develops and facilitates online and face-to-face professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students;
• Develops technology support materials for teacher and student use;
• Provides support as needed for hardware, software, and web based programs, including training;
• Provides guidance to schools in making decisions regarding technology purchases and discerning best fit for application in the classroom;
• Collaborates with teachers and school leaders to identify and support instructional technology goals;
• Serves on school and division committees as needed;
• Plans and supports summer professional learning opportunities for division and school level training;
• Supports to teaching and learning in classrooms where each student uses a digital device;
• Participates in required professional development;
• Meets departmental and organizational deadlines;
• Strives to remain current in technology trends and new programs and applications that could lead to innovation in the classroom;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology in a school environment;
Demonstrated knowledge and use of an array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies;
Demonstrated commitment to understanding action research and inquiry as processes for building instructional capacity;
Demonstrated interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate coaching and staff development;
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents. Demonstrates knowledge of instructional technology and ability to identify, use, and assess appropriate pedagogical skills. Demonstrates ability to apply current theory and research-based practices in adult learning. Demonstrates effective skills in data management and analysis and the ability to guide colleagues’ interpretation and use of data.

Demonstrates strong presentation and written communication skills.

Required: Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License. At least three years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree with coursework related to teaching methods and instructional technology.

Assigned Schools.

11 Months or 12…