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POSITION TITLE
Instructional Technology Specialist
COMPENSATION
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ROLE SUMMARY
Instructional Technology Specialists work on their campus to build teacher capacity in the use of technology as an instructional tool
to enhance student learning and engagement. The Instructional Technology Specialist will be a key leader in training and
supporting colleagues to successfully integrate technology into their instruction. Note: The primary focus of this role is to support
and train colleagues to use instructional technology in the classroom to differentiate instruction, not to serve as a technology
troubleshooter or technician. Teachers filling this role may be assigned to support a particular content area, grade level, or group of
teachers according to the principal’s discretion, school-level (e.g., elementary, middle, high school), and teacher/student needs.
REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (OPTIONAL/FLEXIBLE)
 Provide input into campus-based decisions regarding the
Utilize instructional technology tools and skills with their
own students and serve as a model classroom in order to
budget for instructional technology innovation and use
model best practices.
within the school.
Research new instructional technology tools and techniques
 Instructional Technology Specialists have the option of
to fill current gaps and needs and share this information with
creating and facilitating a school-based Technology
the school’s staff on a regular basis.
Innovation Committee on their campus if approved by the
Connect teachers to district-wide and external technology
principal. The Technology Innovation Committee would
resources and professional development.
consist of teacher and representatives from the campus
Regularly host professional development sessions and labs to
increase teachers’ knowledge regarding instructional
that would assist in the research and development of new
technology tools and techniques that could be used to
instructional technology tools and methods that could be
enhance student learning and engagement.
applied in the classroom or across the school campus.
Coordinate with the school’s administrative team (e.g.,
principal, assistant principal, deans, department heads,
Network/Hardware Specialists, when applicable) to
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determine the school’s instructional technology needs.
Create and lead pilot programs for testing new instructional
This teacher leader will receive .25 release time to fulfill these
software and hardware.
additional responsibilities.
Measure the success of existing and new instructional
technology approaches employed by the campus.
TEAM
Regularly collaborate, coordinate, and communicate with
other teachers and teacher support roles in the school
building in order to address student needs and gaps.
Responsible for building the instructional technology skills of up
to 8 of his/her colleagues.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Increased number of students who have contact (and time) with instructional technology tools and programs.
Increased teacher opportunities to participate in differentiated planning sessions, lab classes, and professional development
sessions focused on implementing new instructional technology methods.
Staff members receiving support build foundational knowledge of instructional technology.
Increased student engagement in classrooms of supported teachers as evidenced by improved outcomes.
Improved student work samples from units that incorporate technology.
Increased teacher ratings on the evaluation rubric.
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LENGTH OF TERM FOR THE ROLE
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One year.
Term may be extended pending a review of school needs and the teacher leader’s success in the role after the first year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be Exemplary according to the latest end of year teacher evaluation rating.
SELECTION CRITERIA
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Expertise in the application of instructional technology tools and techniques for a variety of classroom settings and content
areas.
Ability to effectively model the use of instructional technology.
Ability to collaborate with other staff members.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to train other adults and facilitate training sessions.
Self-starter motivated to learn new skills and technological tools for instruction.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates will need to complete the following:
 Submit a portfolio containing evidence of their performance and skills.
 An application for this role.
 A sample training session on an instructional technology tool.
Ultimate selection for this role will be based on the principal’s final decision.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers who fill this role will receive additional training including, but not limited to, the following areas:
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Instructional technology tools and techniques
Coaching adult learners
Time management best practices
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