Instructional Technology Coach

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
2. Must have a 4year degree in education from an accredited college or university. Masters degree is required.
3. Must hold an appropriate Alabama Class A Professional Educator Certificate.
4. A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in grades 612.
5. Extensive experience with educational technology with emphasis on curriculum integration.
6. Experience in developing and delivering professional development activities.
7. Valid Alabama driver license reliable transportation and evidence of insurance.
8. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No..
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board my find appropriate and acceptable.

Background Check Required: (HB 402 ACT 99361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau Investigation.

FLSA Status: Exempt

REPORTS TO:Technology Director and Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOALS:

1. To provide coaching training and curriculum integration strategies and content with the goal of having teachers and other instructional staff integrate technology competently and consistently within the classroom.
2. To collaborate with instructional staff to plan effective instruction coteach and model strategies with regard to effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of organizational and professional development theories and best practices
2. Knowledge of effective use of technology in the delivery of professional development
3. Evidence of instructional leadership (e.g. team leader resource teacher department chair systemwide committees etc.)
4. Current in using new instructional technologies knowledge of their use in the classroom and willingness to learn additional instructional technologies.
5. Demonstrates teaching and leadership skills as well as written and oral communication skills
6. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others demonstrates selfdiscipline and initiative
7. Ability to collect analyze evaluate and make recommendations on data

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicable to All Employees:

• Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Uphold Board policies including the antiharassment program.
• Work in a cooperative manner with students teachers staff supervisors and the public.
• Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Inspire and participate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment
2. Coach classroom teachers through observation coaching mentoring and assisting teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology in meeting district state and national standards for subjectarea and technology learning objectives
3. Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning differentiating instruction and providing rigorous relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students.
4. Coach teachers in and model effective use of technology tools and resources to continuously assess student learning and technology literacy by applying a rich variety of formative and summative assessments aligned with content and student technology standards.
5. Review data and plan action strategies that address both current and future instructional needs.
6. Create and support effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students.
7. Guide encourage and support teachers in developing their own resources.
8. Consult with school sites regarding technology needs relative to computer resources (hardware software learning resources training needs etc)
9. Conduct needs assessments develop technologyrelated professional learning programs and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning.
10. Assist in the development of an annual professional development plan and create professional development opportunities related to Instructional Technology
11. Model and promote digital citizenship.
12. Coach teachers to utilize digital communication and collaboration tools to communicate locally and globally with students parents peers and the larger community.
13. Demonstrate professional knowledge skills and dispositions in content pedagogical and technological areas as well as adult learning and leadership while continuously deepening knowledge and expertise.
14. Work as an active member of the districts professional development team to assist with the creation and implementation of the districts professional development plan for technology integration.
15. Adhere to the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
16. Maintains professional work habits.
17. Plans facilitates and/or participates in training as directed.
18. Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned by the Principal Tech Director or Assistant Superintendent.

Essential Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 pounds such as to lift files paper school supplies books etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to compare analyze communicate coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills and compile. Occasionally required to copy and negotiate.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning instruction and/or operation of equipment. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

EMPLOYMENT: This is a tenmonth (200 days) contract. Salary range is based on board approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.