Technology Integration Specialist

Position Overview

Are you an educator who loves helping others use technology in meaningful, student-centered ways? Portland Public Schools is seeking a Technology Integration Specialist, housed within the Data & Technology Department, who can connect instructional goals with the technology tools that bring them to life. Although the position sits on the Data & Technology team, it collaborates closely with our Elementary and Secondary Academic Network teams to ensure technology supports high-quality instruction and school success with equity at the heart of every decision.

As the district's lead expert on educational technology, you'll bring broad and deep knowledge across device ecosystems, learning management systems, AI tools, and data-privacy practices related to responsible and intentional use. You'll help guide thoughtful technology investments, lead the rollout and adoption of new initiatives, and build the capacity of educators across the district.

This position is ideal for an experienced educator who is also a systems thinker, a skilled facilitator of adult learning, and a confident technology leader. You should be comfortable designing and delivering high-quality professional development for diverse audiences and coaching both educators and school leaders on using technology to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

This year-round position includes a generous benefits package, including 20 annual vacation days and full health and dental benefits. Salary range: $70,.

• Design and deliver high-quality professional learning to build educator capacity with district technology tools, focusing on adult learning.
• Provide ongoing, job-embedded professional development on effective technology integration that supports engagement and improved learning outcomes, in partnership with instructional leaders.
• Lead training programs for new and existing staff on district technology tools; create and maintain accessible user guides and documentation on the Staff Hub.
• Develop and record professional development sessions for asynchronous access and maintain online resource libraries for continued educator support.
• Support adult education programs in selecting and implementing digital learning tools aligned with adult learning principles; provide technical and instructional support for remote, hybrid, and virtual classroom models.
• Manage and implement annual staff training on data security, privacy, and responsible technology use.

• Serve as the district's in-house expert on educational technology, maintaining deep fluency across all district-supported platforms and emerging tools.
• Develop and maintain expertise in district hardware, software, and instructional platforms, including Google Workspace, Google Classroom, Class tools, LMS platforms, computer-aided instruction tools, and video‑conferencing systems.
• Evaluate emerging educational technologies and advise district leadership on instructional value, cost implications, and alignment with district priorities.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and piloting of new technology tools in collaboration with teachers and school leaders, ensuring alignment with instructional vision, student data privacy laws, and technology compatibility.
• Maintain the district software catalog and manage the digital tool evaluation process.
• Stay informed on state and national educational technology trends, including MLTI and other Maine initiatives, and represent the district at relevant conferences.

• Collaborate with IT leadership and academic teams to shape and implement the district's long-term educational technology vision.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Director of IT, providing insights and recommendations on planning, procurement, and technology direction.
• Collaborate with network teams, academic departments, and school-based stakeholders to support technology integration and building-level planning.
• Convene and support educator networks across buildings to build staff capacity, share best practices, and promote consistent, aligned…