Coordinating Teacher- Instructional Technology - MSAP Elevate Grant

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the development, implementation and coordination of instructional initiatives at selected magnet schools for the MSAP Project Elevate grant in order to increase the level of digital literacy for students, instructional staff and administration. The position is grant funded and are expected to end September 30, 2028; however, grant funding is subject to renewal on an annual basis.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of state and national standards for curriculum, including instructional technology
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum, instructional process and assessment
• Considerable knowledge of the implementation of technology projects and plans
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
• Critical thinking and problem–solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to set goals and develop long-range and short-range plans to achieve excellence in selected magnet school instructional technology programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Three years of K-12 teaching experience implementing technology in the classroom
• Experience with planning and delivering professional training to adult learners
• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in Instructional Technology Specialist-Computers (00077) or Computer Education (18079).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction or related field
• Experience as a school or district-based technology facilitator

Responsibilities

• Aligns the mission, resources, and activities of the instructional technology program in selected magnet schools with the Common Core State and North Carolina Essential Standards and Wake County Public School System’s priorities for learning and teaching.
• Communicates the vision and requirements for an effective technology-enabled instructional program to stakeholders.
• Demonstrates fluency with a wide range of digital resources which support inquiry and student-centered learning, professional best practices, and acquisition of 21st century skills.
• Ensures that the tools and resources of the instructional technology program support the diverse developmental, cultural, social, and linguistic needs of students and their communities.
• Provides professional development addressing instructional theory, practice, and resources that promote learning and teaching.
• Fosters collaboration within the magnet school community to design, deliver and assess instructional activities that promote learner competence and confidence with 21st century skills.
• Models ethical principles including safe, legal, and ethical use of digital resources and tools including copyright, intellectual property, digital etiquette, and virtual social interactions. Upholds the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and Standards for the Professional Conduct.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level