District Technology Integration Specialist

Maricopa Unified School District #20•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

The Technology Integration Specialist will provide instruction to students, Certified and Classified Staff on the operation of personal computers, peripherals, and software applications and how these are integrated into the adopted curriculum. This instruction is to include the emerging technologies which can implement Internet tools and resources (Web 2.0) and 21st Century Skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education (Preferred)
Evidence of 3 Years of successful teaching or comparable training and development experience
Experience and background in technology curriculum integration
Working knowledge of technology hardware and software
Ability to work with diverse groups
Demonstrated organization and management abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.
Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, or pull.
Valid State of Arizona teaching certificate
Required - Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid Arizona Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Train teachers on how to integrate technology into the classroom curriculum based on researched best practices in support of student learning
Plan, facilitate and conduct staff development with technology district-wide
Create learning resources for teachers, staff and students. These may include websites, tutorials, interactive programs and databases that support teachers in integrating technology
Work closely with curriculum specialists to develop innovative technology solutions.
Demonstrate respect for students and their potential
Demonstrate ability to work with children, parents, and colleagues
Coordinate, promote and facilitate opportunities that may exist at the local, state and national levels
Support integration of technology at the classroom level as it relates to curriculum, instruction and assessment
Maintain skills in computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, webpage development, presentation, digital video and audio editing, and image processing
Support district adopted software tools for classroom and administrative use including but not limited to; attendance applications, electronic grade book, Follett Library, and similar applications and tools
Work with teachers to integrate instructional activities that reflect a variety of instructional techniques, promote positive interaction among students, and provide for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes
Participate in professional growth activities to enhance professional qualifications
Perform other such duties as required and/or assigned