SPECIALIST II, SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Trains and assists staff with internet and technology usage and services through professional development programs and in-services or by providing one-on-one consulting and support. Provides senior level instruction and technical consultation to administrators, faculty, and staff on state-of-the-art applications of technology. Develops, implements, and coordinates aspects of the District Technology Plan, departmental technology plans, and the technology plans of individual schools and learning centers. Note: Contract is for a 212 day work year, which requires the employee to work additional designated days in August and June to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience required
5 or more years of related experience required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
High degree of confidentiality
Demonstrated current knowledge of a variety of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and emerging technologies
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred
Demonstrated experience instructing, teaching, and communicating state-of-the-art technology preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs and provides technical consulting to administrators, faculty, and staff on state-of-the-art applications of technology; communicates operating procedures, including problem-solving, for the most complex technology
Works with administrators and faculty to develop, implement, and maintain the school’s technology plan
Acts as the initial point of contact for staff with technical difficulties
Plans and conducts workshops designed to teach staff, instructors, and facilitators to use a variety of technologies
Develops effective working relationships with technical contact persons and the Department of Technology Services (DoTS) to further develop the technological skills of teachers
Develops and maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of promising new technologies and strategies for which these technologies can be used to enhance instruction
Maintains both the integrity and confidentiality of all data, research, and analysis, as directed
Takes initiative to investigate and recommend the piloting of new technologies and writes grants, as required or requested, in support of original recommendations
Conducts workshops and presentations at schools in order to motivate, inform, and enhance the technological awareness of staff