Job Information
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Instructional Technology Coordinator in Thornton, Colorado
Instructional Technology Coordinator JobID: 9550
Position Type:
Administration/Leadership - Learning Services
Date Posted:
3/26/2024
Location:
Educational Support Center
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
open until filled
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 11 (minimum: $72,652- mid-point: $89,605- maximum: $106,737)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
FTE: 1.0
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
MONTHS PER YEAR: 10
JOB CODE: 070627
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT or New
Location: Thornton, CO
SUMMARY: Provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and coordination of the district’s vision for instructional technology. Work collaboratively as a member of Learning Services with key stakeholders assuring the successful integration of educational technology in support of and aligned to content specific standards, Common Core standards, and Adams 12 Five Star Schools curriculum. Ensure measureable improvement in and availability of best practices, research, evaluation, and assessment systems that contribute to schools’ instructional achievement. Craft and carry out a long-term strategic plan for educational technology that promotes Board of Education ends and prioritizes funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB TASKS DESCRIPTIONS
Work collaboratively with the Curriculum and Instruction department, the Informational Technology (IT) department, and key stakeholders to meet the educational technology requests and needs of classroom teachers and students. This may include partnering with alternative, choice, and neighborhood schools to develop tools and resources for students and teachers that address the ever-changing needs and interests of the community and assuring that students graduate prepared for the next phase of their lives. Act as a liaison between Learning Services and schools promoting and sustaining a collaborative, interdependent, and positive working relationship.
Research content pedagogy, materials, and trends related to educational technology best practices pre-K-12. Partner with IT in providing leadership in the following areas: web filtering, data security, internet safety, hardware and software acquisition, and infrastructure adjustments and enhancements, including but not limited to Google Suite and Schoology.
Provide professional development for classroom teachers, administrators, and district leaders on effective implementation of educational technology aligned to content specific standards, Common Core standards, and Adams 12 Five Star Schools curriculum. Provide training, coaching, and actionable feedback to administrators and educators to improve the integration of educational technology and blended/online learning that support content curricula and Adams 12 Units of Study. Model 21st century teaching and learning.
Research and coordinate the review and selection of educational technology in coordination with key stakeholders. Collaborate with IT to ensure that new platforms, cloud resources, devices, and applications meet the district’s compatibility and security requirements. May be responsible for overseeing the process for adopting educational technologies.
Represent the district on local and national partnerships regarding educational technology and blended/online learning and support district leaders in their ongoing knowledge about educational technology and/or blended/online learning tools and resources.
Manage grant and district budgets.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree required’, preferred in Educational/Instructional Technology.
Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience in a preK-12.
Successful experience implementing various technologies in instructional settings; extensive experience and understanding of the use of Google for Education and Schoology preferred.
Experience in group facilitation, planning, problem solving, coaching, and other leadership activities.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
Valid Colorado teacher license required.
Valid Colorado principal license preferred.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to travel among various locations.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review ourAdministrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review ourAdministrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) .
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see ourBenefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview)
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
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