Instructional Technology Coach
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
Chaminade College Preparatory is seeking an Instructional Technology Coach (ITC). The position is responsible for supporting faculty and staff in the effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning across both the middle school and high school campuses. The Instructional Technology Coach serves as a key leader in fostering innovative technology-enhanced teaching and learning. Aligned with the 2024 ISTE Standards for Coaches (version 4.02) this role emphasizes professional growth for educators implementation of high-quality digital learning and data-informed instructional practices. This position focuses on technical support with digital tools used for curriculum instruction and assessment. This position also focuses on teacher training regarding effective and ethical ways to integrate educational apps and digital tools to ensure a high-quality consistent learning experience for students. Additionally this position includes teaching students and advisor responsibilities. The ITC works in close collaboration with the academic leadership team (administration and Academic Council) and the Information Systems department to implement tools and systems aligned with Chaminades academic expectations. The ITC also collaborates with the ITS across both campuses to support an aligned approach to consistent responsible and effective integration of instructional technology tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty and Staff Training & Support:
- Provide group-based training on the use of school-supported instructional technology tools including but not limited to SIS LMS MS 365.
- Provide one-on-one coaching and hands-on support for ongoing instructional technology integration.
- Troubleshoot and provide technical guidance on LMS MS 365 digital textbooks and digital instructional and assessment tools.
- Create and update instructional materials guides tutorials and digital resource libraries for faculty parent/guardian and student self-service support.
- Develop sandbox environments for faculty to explore new tools digital textbooks or platform features prior to school-wide or department implementation.
- Model responsible and creative use of artificial intelligence productivity tools and digital platforms.
- Coordinate and deliver onboarding sessions for new faculty and staff on instructional technology in partnership with academic leadership.
Collaboration and Alignment:
- Serve as a liaison between the Vice Principal of Academics & Curriculum and the IT department to ensure smooth communication and implementation of instructional technology initiatives.
- Collaborate with ITSs across both campuses to promote consistency in technology use between middle school and high school campuses for faculty students and families.
- Collaborate with the IT department on operational systems related to ed tech use by faculty and students (e.g. ticket tracking faculty requests access issues) as needed.
Student and Caregiver Training & Support:
- Coordinate and deliver onboarding sessions for new families and students in partnership with academic leadership and admissions.
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date library of how-to resources video tutorials and technology use guidelines.
Documentation and Resource Management:
- Collaborate with Vice Principal of Academics & Curriculum to manage ed tech budget
- Manage rostering and SSO (Single Sign-On) of digital textbooks ed tools and apps
- Oversee user access permissions and data governance of ed tech (textbooks apps etc.) in compliance with FERPA/COPPA.
- Surface faculty student and caregiver feedback and dashboard data to inform technology training updates and potential tool enhancements.
- Document and escalate technical issues to the IT department when necessary and follow up with users on resolution.
- Contribute to the creation of faculty-facing student-facing family-facing communications related to updates best practices and troubleshooting tips.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Education Instructional Technology Information Systems or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting educational technology in a K12 environment
- Strong knowledge of commonly used instructional platforms and tools (e.g. Google Workspace for Education MS 365 LMS (Canvas) SIS (preferably Blackbaud) TurnItIn Edpuzzle Nearpod)
- Experience delivering training to and supporting adult learners
- Experience working with students in K-12
- Excellent problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of data privacy laws and best practices
- Commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in teaching and learning
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and serve multiple stakeholder groups within a diverse school community
Preferred:
- Experience working in a Catholic or independent school setting
- Familiarity with cross-campus coordination or working in multi-campus organizations
- Background in instructional design teaching and learning
Benefits:
Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical dental and vision coverages life insurance long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement plan with matching contributions starting day one and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Application Process:
Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: Any applicant who needs help or needs accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at .
About Chaminade
Founded in 1952 Chaminade College Preparatory is a coed Catholic independent school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles sponsored by the Society of Mary (The Marianists). For more than seven decades Chaminade has been a community where students are known personally challenged intellectually and inspired spiritually to become the men and women God calls them to be leading lives of purpose and compassion.
Rooted in the Catholic faith and animated by the Marianist educational tradition Chaminade is committed to the formation of the whole person-mind body and spirit. We accompany young people as they grow in faith pursue academic excellence and develop the moral courage confidence and compassion needed to lead lives of purpose and service.
Chaminade is one school with two campuses:
- Middle School (Grades 68) in Chatsworth
- High School (Grades 912) in West Hills
Across both campuses students experience a unified Catholic Marianist vision of education that fosters faith-filled learning communities encourages academic rigor and prepares graduates to lead with integrity empathy and hope in a complex and changing world.
Our Mission:
We inspire young people to love learn and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith academic excellence and moral responsibility.
Our Vision:
Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared inspired and equipped to:
- Share Gods love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
- Learn adapt and grow with the world around them.
- Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.
Core Values:
Rooted in our Marianist tradition uniting us in purpose and action:
- Love of God
- Discipleship of Jesus
- Mary as a Model
- Service to Others
- Student-Centered
- Inclusivity
- Leadership
- Innovation
Chaminades Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging
As a Catholic Marianist school Chaminade affirms the inherent dignity of every person created in the image and likeness of fidelity to the Gospel and Catholic social teaching we believe education has the power to transform hearts and minds and to form students who act with empathy courage and moral clarity.
Guided by our mission to inspire young people to love learn and lead we are committed to fostering a community where all members feel welcomed valued and called to contribute. We challenge students to engage thoughtfully with the world to stand for human dignity and to work for justice and peace as reflective citizens and faith-filled leaders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to an individuals race color sex (including pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history) military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
About Company
Chaminade College Preparatory provides education in the Catholic Marianist tradition for middle school (grades 6-8, in Chatsworth) and high school (grades 9-12, in West Hills) students. Located in the San Fernando Valley.