EdTech Coach (Ongoing Pool)

Edu-Tech Academic Solutions•Malvern, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing pool for an EdTech Coach. The role involves developing teacher capacity in educational technology through various methods like observation, professional development, and collaboration. The coach will also educate students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the benefits and challenges of technology, foster a positive learning environment, and collaborate on curriculum development. A key aspect is supporting teachers with diverse technology integration needs and staying abreast of the latest educational technology trends. The role also includes direct technology teaching for grades 3-6 in digital literacy, technology skills, and coding, as well as facilitating a student Technology Club.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or a related field.
Lead classroom teaching experience required.
Broad experience and proficiency with instructional technology.
Ability to work efficiently in an environment where multiple projects and responsibilities are the norm.
Knowledge of current technology environments including telecommunications, networks, database administration, programming, media, and desktops.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates positive leadership and serves as a community leader across all school contexts.
Fluency with Mosyle Mobile Device Management for iPads, and Chrome Device management in Google Workspace for Education.
Familiarity with Veracross Student Information Systems, SMART interactive displays, and WindowsOS.
Demonstrated experience teaching and leading innovative curricular design and instructional uses of technology.
Proficiency in technology including, but not limited to, interest in coaching students in computational thinking and coding.
A proactive, experimental approach to adopting new educational technology and collaborating on lesson redesign.

Responsibilities

Develop teacher capacity through observation, professional development, partner teaching, and collaboration.
Work with school administrators on faculty professional development in technology.
Educate students, teachers, administrators, and parents about the benefits and challenges of technology in the classroom and daily life.
Inspire and stimulate a learning environment that allows the school community to respond to change proactively and positively.
Collaborate on curriculum development with Division Heads and integrate technology into various curricula.
Coordinate with the Director of Technology in the evaluation and adoption of educational software, systems, and hardware.
Support teachers with varying levels of technology integration needs.
Act as a liaison regarding the latest technological developments and trends in education to promote technology use for classroom learning and optimizing student achievement.
Push into classrooms to observe and support students and faculty technology use.
Teach grades 3-6 in the areas of digital literacy, technology skills, and coding throughout the school year.
Facilitate the student Technology Club, meeting once per instructional cycle.
Development and annual revision of curriculum for subject area instruction.