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Position Title: Instructional Technology Coach

Department: Technology Services

Reports to: Director of Instructional Technology

Salary Schedule: State based plus local supplement

Work Schedule: 190 Days/8 hours per day

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function:

• Provides strategies, training, coaching, and support for integrating technologies and technology standards for instructional delivery models and curricular resources for K-12 education.

Working Conditions:

• Classroom and Office Environment
• Constant Interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Level 5 certification or higher (Instructional Technology, preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in teaching and utilizing K-12 educational applications, digital platforms, and technologies
• Knowledge and expertise with Information Technology, equipment and applications, including digital learning management systems

Knowledge & Duties:

• Provides strategies, training, coaching, and support for integrating technologies and technology standards for instructional delivery models and curricular resources for K-12 education
• Supports and informs the delivery of instruction to create a rigorous, relevant, and engaging instructional program through targeted support and implementation of innovative technological solutions focused on high levels of student achievement
• Models learning skills, methodologies, and digital classroom tools in support of the Georgia Performance Standards and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standard
• Assists in the implementation of district and local school technology initiatives through evaluation, recommendation and selection, testing, training, modeling, coaching and support
• Collaborates on the school and district levels to implement a comprehensive technology plan, analyzes data, and recommends next steps to improve student outcomes
• Develops, coordinates, and/or delivers professional development utilizing district approved applications and tools to support school and district needs
• Assists administrators and faculty in utilizing student technology abilities data to improve instruction and increase proficiency
• Provides digital application user support for curricular applications, including the learning management system, for the district
• Maintains an active awareness of emerging trends and participates in professional development and research related to instructional technology
• Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

Essentials Personal Characteristics:

• Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules, and community standards
• Maintains successful working relationships with co-workers
• Functions as a team worker
• Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance
• Gets along positively with staff, supervisors, and visitors
• Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip
• Meets obligations with punctuality and maintains regular attendance
• Works without constant direction
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Seeks to improve skills and knowledge
• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for optimum job performance
• Presents a professional image when representing Paulding County Schools through word, action and dress