Technology Integration and Instructional Coach

Sacred Heart Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Integration and Instructional Coach is responsible for fostering the professional growth of teachers through a transformational coaching approach while leading the seamless integration of technology into the curriculum. This role serves as a non-evaluative partner to faculty, providing personalized support to improve teacher practice and student learning. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of deep pedagogical expertise and high-level technical proficiency, acting as a bridge between the technology department and the academic program to ensure the integrity of the student learning experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
10 years of successful teaching experience preferred, with specific training and experience in leading educational technology adoption and implementation and coaching or mentoring peers.
Deep familiarity with educational hardware and software, specifically Google Classroom and Chromebooks, and proficiency in analyzing instructional data.
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, with comfort in designing and leading professional learning.
Ability to build trusting relationships, develop an equity-centered mindset, and effectively multitask projects independently and within a team.

Nice To Haves

Google Educator Level II certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support educators in designing developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary STEAM lessons that enhance student learning, incorporating tools such as robotics kits (e.g., LEGO SPIKE Essentials, Dash, Cubelets).
Support the integration and effective use of LMS platforms (Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Seesaw), including training and onboarding for students, faculty, and families, as well as app integrations.
Partner with teachers and students to deliver interdisciplinary STEAM learning experiences, including co-designing and facilitating lessons that integrate engineering design, creative problem-solving, and hands-on robotics, while promoting digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
Provide implementation and troubleshooting support for SK–8 devices (Chromebooks and iPads) and curriculum-aligned applications (e.g., Amplify, IXL, Discovery Education), ensuring reliable classroom integration.
Serve as the primary liaison between faculty and the technology department and collaborate with leadership to advance the school’s educational technology vision.
Engage teachers in reflection and refinement of teaching practices through in-depth conversations, observing instructional practices, and examining student work and data.
Demonstrate best practice instruction by modeling lessons, co-planning curricula, and co-teaching lessons with faculty.
Promote teacher leadership by facilitating PLCs and leading teams in assessing and aligning curriculum vertically.
Provide ongoing individual and group professional learning that expands teachers’ understanding of classroom management, content expertise, and assessment.
Assist with testing and use data analysis to help teachers plan for instruction.
Meet regularly with teachers new to the school to ensure embedded support of the academic program and related tools.
Recommend resources and share research on emerging trends in both pedagogy and instructional technology.