Instructional Technology Specialist

Summary

The Instructional Technology Specialist partners directly with faculty to enrich the curriculum and enhance student engagement by thoughtfully and effectively integrating technology into the classroom. This person serves as a pedagogical coach, resource provider, and innovation leader, empowering teachers to leverage digital tools to support Orangewood Christian School’s educational and spiritual mission.

The Instructional Technology Specialist is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The individual is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ.

• Work one-on-one, in small groups, and with entire departments to co-plan, model, and co-teach lessons that leverage technology.
• Provide personalized support and mentorship to faculty, meeting them at their individual comfort level with technology.

• Design, schedule, and lead engaging professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty based on curricular needs and educational best practices.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational apps, software, and digital resources that align with the school’s curriculum and goals.
• Develop and maintain an online resource hub with tutorials, project ideas, and best-practice guides for teachers and students.
• Share engaging and inspiring technology tips each Tuesday, including video tutorials, to help faculty creatively integrate iPads into classroom learning.

• Stay current with emerging trends in educational technology and instructional design.
• Lead pilot programs for new technologies and share findings and recommendations with school leadership.
• Lead Orangewood’s annual iCreate:
  The Impact Project, overseeing project design, communication, judging, and awards.

• Collaborate closely with the technology teacher to review curriculum and instructional practices that support the department’s mission and goals.
• Partner with school leaders to implement digital discipleship (digital citizenship) curriculum.

• Support school policies regarding AI use in student work.
• Guide appropriate classroom use of AI tools and train staff on academic integrity in a digital/AI era.

• Maintain and update the school website to ensure content accuracy and alignment with school communications.
• Support creation and distribution of digital messages and announcements to families and staff.
• Train staff to use the school’s messaging system effectively.

• Produce and edit videos that highlight and support school programs and initiatives.
• Capture video footage of school events and activities for communication and promotional purposes.

• Diagnose and resolve software and device issues to minimize disruption to learning.
• Assist with iPad and Mac refresh cycles and device distribution.

• Coach Middle and High School eSports teams during fall and spring seasons.
• Supervise the eSports club during lunch periods.
• Oversee the maintenance and care of the eSports Lab and gaming equipment.

• Support faculty and staff with technology integration projects and initiatives beyond the classroom as needed.
• Participate in professional development to continuously grow in educational technology best practices.
• Serve as a visible presence and resource during key school events.

• Proficiency in Apple ecosystems (iPadOS, macOS) and creativity apps (iMovie,…