Technology; Specialist Pool - Intermediate, Middle High School @ Instruction Department

Technology Specialist Pool - Intermediate, Middle, & High School @ Instruction Department

Primary

Purpose:

To provide content development, coaching and instructional leadership for teachers and collaborate with Campus and District Instructional Leadership Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers on effective teaching strategies for the integration of technology with content areas.
• Serve as a coach to new teachers in all aspects of classroom instruction.
• Facilitate the selection, purchasing, and use of supplemental materials and resources in collaboration with District Coordinator.
• Collaborate with Campus & District Instructional Leadership Teams.
• Keep staff informed as to new program ideas and new software programs.
• Assist in the alignment and implementation of technology integration at the campus level.
• Assist campus leaders in making budget recommendations related to appropriate software and hardware products.
• Assist staff in the writing of grants and proposals.
• Manage and troubleshoot the network and serve as a liaison with Technology Services and Digital Learning.
• Serve as a liaison for campus personnel by attending and participating in district level meetings and communicating information/knowledge. Support and communicate the vision of Alief ISD.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).

Any teacher who is interested in becoming a new specialist at any time in the future in Alief ISD at any building in the district must apply and interview through the district to be considered.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university, Master's degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements/training for subject/level
• Current ESL Certification: ESL Certification required within (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in the  school year
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Meets district minimum requirements for content area staff development (or will meet within a specified timeframe).

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Experience:

Required Documents:

• Cover letter (if applying for other positions requiring a cover letter, please upload all cover letters as needed into one document)
• Resume
• Professional development record and results
• Valid Texas Educator Certification as shown at State Board Educator Certification (SBEC) website in JPEG or PDF format

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

187 + 4 days plus

4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

Min. $66,500