Teacher - Instructional Technology Specialist; Substitute

Teacher
- Instructional Technology Specialist (Hourly Substitute)

Lees Summit R-7 School District STANSBERRY LEADERSHIP CENTER - LEES SUMMIT , Missouri Open in Google Maps

Teacher
- Instructional Technology Specialist (Hourly Substitute) Lees Summit R-7 School District STANSBERRY LEADERSHIP CENTER - LEES SUMMIT , Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lees Summit R-7 School District

Job : 5904503

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

2026-27 School Year

Hourly Substitute Teacher Position

Anticipated Date:
Immediatethrough further notice

Purpose Statement

The role of the Teacher
- Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) was established in order to provide support to instructional programs with specific responsibilities of integrating technology into the instructional process and providing technology instruction and support to administrators, staff, and students.

This job reports to Director of Instructional Technology.

Essential Functions

ITSs inspire and participate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment.

• Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students
• Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation, of technology-infused improvement plans at the district and school levels

ITSs assist teachers in using technology effectively, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students including:

• Technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards
• Technology-enhanced learning experiences using a variety of research-based, learner-centered instructional strategies, and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students
• Engagement of students in local and global interdisciplinary units in which technology helps students assume professional roles, research real-world problems, collaborate with others, and produce products that are meaningful and useful to a wide audience
• Technology-enhanced learning experiences emphasizing creativity, higher-order thinking skills and processes, and mental habits of mind (e.g., critical thinking, metacognition, and self-regulation)
• Technology-enhanced learning experiences using differentiation, including adjusting content, process, product, and learning environment based upon student readiness levels, learning styles, interests, and personal goals
• Research-based best practices in instructional design when planning technology-enhanced learning experiences
• Technology tools and resources to continuously assess student learning and technology literacy by applying a rich variety of formative and summative assessments aligned with content and student technology standards

ITSs create and support effective digital-age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students.

• Support teachers in the use of effective classroom management and collaborative learning strategies to maximize teacher and student use of digital tools and resources and access to technology-rich learning environments
• Maintain and manage the Instructional Technology website to provide resources for teacher and student use in technology-rich learning environments
• Support online and blended learning, digital content, and collaborative learning networks to support and extend student learning.
• Evaluate and support adaptive and assistive technologies for student learning
• Troubleshoot issues common to digital learning environments
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to select and evaluate digital tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure
• Use digital communication and collaboration tools to communicate locally and globally with students, parents, peers, and the larger community

ITSs conduct needs assessments, develop technology-related professional learning programs, and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning.

• Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology-related professional learning programs that result in a positive impact on student learning
• Design, develop, and implement technology-rich professional development that model principles of adult learning and promote digital-age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment
• Evaluate results of professional development to determine the effectiveness on deepening teacher content knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning

ITSs model and promote digital citizenship.

• Model and promote strategies for achieving equitable access to digital tools and resources and…