Technology Specialist

Arrow Academy • Houston, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Specialist provides technology training, technical support, and operational assistance across the district. The role delivers curriculum-specific professional learning and staff development, develops instructional modules and materials, evaluates participants’ technology skills, and helps teachers use technology effectively in the classroom. It also supports grant compliance, blended learning implementation, instructional technology integration, software and hardware troubleshooting, vendor coordination, technology planning, and evaluation of campus and district technology initiatives.

The position additionally assists with campus and district operations, including classroom setup, deliveries, distribution and organization of supplies and equipment, storage, equipment transfers, and reporting facility, equipment, or safety concerns. The Technology Specialist helps with technology purchasing, budgeting, inventory, maintenance, installation, and legal software use, and maintains required records and reports while complying with applicable laws, policies, and district procedures.

This is a year-round, district-wide position. Working conditions include frequent district-wide travel, repetitive hand motions, prolonged computer use, and the ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds or more. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), which requires five years of participation for funds to vest. Texas Workers’ Compensation covers workers in this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of teaching experience and/or professional development training in a school setting.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software applications, instructional technology, and general troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop and deliver technology training to adult learners and provide technology support.
• Knowledge of curriculum and technology used in instructional settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records, and work independently.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to travel frequently district-wide.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide online, curriculum-specific professional learning for teachers and coaches.
• Provide campus- and district-level staff development on technology, including hardware and software use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and software evaluation and selection.
• Design instructional modules, instructional materials, and training aids.
• Assess participants’ acquisition of skills using a variety of evaluation measures.
• Share technical and instructional strategies with teachers to support effective classroom technology use.
• Ensure the district meets grant assurance requirements and submit required artifacts and reports to TEA and other stakeholders.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of blended learning plans at participating campuses.
• Participate in required communities of practice and grant program meetings.
• Assist with integrating technology into the existing instructional curriculum and resolving software and hardware problems.
• Provide performance data on student progress toward product-specific weekly targets using TEA-approved supplemental products.
• Serve as liaison to outside vendors providing technology equipment, materials, and curriculum support.
• Assist directors and campus committees with technology training plans, technology-plan implementation, and selection of equipment and software.
• Help evaluate campus and district technology implementation, including one-to-one mobile device initiatives.
• Attend instructional workshops as required.
• Assist with campus readiness, classroom setups, furniture placement, deliveries, and setup and breakdown for school events.
• Receive, organize, and distribute supplies, furniture, technology, and equipment as assigned.
• Assist with storage organization, equipment transfers between locations, and surplus equipment processing.
• Identify and report facility, equipment, and safety concerns, and coordinate assigned follow-up with district staff and vendors.
• Support daily operational needs across campuses as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with bidding, purchasing, distribution, maintenance, and installation of technology hardware, software, equipment, and materials used in instructional programs.
• Assist in budgeting and monitoring campus technology expenditures.
• Monitor the purchase and use of legal software at the campus level.
• Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, local board policy, and district and campus routines and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas, subject to five years of participation before funds are vested.
• Texas Workers’ Compensation coverage.

What This Job Offers

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