Education Technology Specialist Interim

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of 38 high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving 17000 TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Education Technology Specialist will join an innovative school team to support transform and improve the Blended Learning work at Aspire. The Specialist will work the school principal teachers and Home Office Blended Learning team.

Success in this position requires an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving experience with strategic program improvement success in coaching and developing adults and empathy to understand the challenges faced by expanded learning teammates and students at Aspire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages school-wide systems (logistical behavior incentives) for integrating technology usually in a 1:1 environment

Supports teachers use of technology in the classroom by performing basic technology troubleshooting functions and coaching on use of technology as needed

Manages school-wide computer fleet by serving as the point-person for inventory set up and act as a liaison with Aspire IT

Supports software-based assessments including managing an assessment schedule administering the assessment and supporting with makeup assessments.

Collects and disseminates online learning data and ensures that teachers and students are regularly aware of students progress and can target instruction to assist struggling students

Conducts professional development with teachers on student data and technology programs and independently manages use of these programs

Responsible for becoming an expert user of blended learning and other student technology programs; required to train new teachers in how to use the student-facing technology programs and also provide recommendations for program improvement where

Maintains school-wide culture of excellence around online learning including practices such as school-wide awards individual and class incentives and ensuring that best practices around technology use are exhibited in all classes. Observes best practices within school and in other schools to provide more context and feedback to teachers as needed.

Communicates the proper use and purpose of technology tools and resources to parents and families and informs these stakeholders of potential at-home resources.

Monitors and tracks completion of student and family Acceptable Use Policies and works with school staff to take action in the event of these policies being broken.

Keeps track of developments in the education technology field in order to identify potential other tools that would beneficial to the schools mission and goals.

Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others instructional practices; shares best practices

Supports a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all studentsActively participates in professional development activities related to technology school culture and/or instructional practices

Demonstrates knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements standards policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behaviorPerform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge skills & abilities:

Strong facility with technology software and hardware.

Ability to troubleshoot computer issues; inquisitive working style and desire to get to the root of technology issues

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve

Positive attitude and friendly demeanor with ability to build relationships with teachers manage school-wide initiatives and implement best-practices

Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues parents and communityComfortable with experimentation and trying new ideas; able to learn and adjust quickly

Minimum educational level:
- Bachelors degree required

Experience required:
- At least 3 years working with students as a teacher teacher intern or teaching assistant strongly

Compensation:
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits including paid time off up to 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.

The salary schedule for this position is $70304 - $97126 based on years of experience.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.