Technology Facilitator

Technology Facilitator (26-27)

Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools – Charlotte, North Carolina

Starting Date: Immediately

General Definition of Work

The technology facilitator under general supervision, performs intermediate level work with moderate decision-making discretion aligning the mission, resources, and activities of the instructional technology program with the goals of the district strategic plan. This position will provide effective leadership and support for establishing, promoting, and sustaining a seamless use of technology tools and information resources for best instructional practices. Employee performs instructional technology work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as a Technology Facilitator under the direction of the principal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teacher Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Principal

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools. The district reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Serve as technology leader regarding curriculum, pedagogy, professional development, and appropriate digital resources
• Oversee school device management including monitoring the device inventory
• Evaluate and support selection process of digital tools and resources based on professional best practices and relevant data
• Ensure all students have access to digital tools and resources including personal computers and digital textbooks
• Use data from multiple sources to make decisions that improve the effectiveness of the instructional technology program while supporting student achievement
• Determine student and educator technology needs based on demographic and performance data, curricular needs, state and national guidelines, professional best practices, and emerging trends
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school improvement plan
• Facilitate design, delivery, and assessment of instructional activities that promote learner competence and confidence with technology
• Ensure that the instructional technology program is up-to-date, relevant, and has the tools and resources to support the variety of needs in the school community
• Design differentiated instruction using a variety of research-based strategies and various digital resources
• Provide teachers with professional development and model the effective integration of information and technology skills
• Model effective formative assessment practices including alternative assessment strategies
• Collaboratively design assessment of student‑owned products utilizing technology skills within all content areas
• Model the ethical, safe, and legal use of information and technology resources including educating students and teachers on copyrights, intellectual property, and digital etiquette
• Facilitate the use of accepted learning taxonomies, instructional design principles, and appropriate assessment methods
• Promote student engagement, creativity, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and exploration of information and ideas
• Complete observations and collaborate with educators to mentor and support professional growth throughout the school learning community
• Complete professional development and participate in professional learning communities to explore creative methods to improve professional practice and student learning
• Actively explore and integrate emerging technologies, resources, information formats, and innovative practices to support student achievement
• Perform related work as assigned or required

• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum goals across grade levels and subject areas as well as the use of technology to promote global digital literacy and…