Coordinator, Technology Training

Qualifications

Master's degree preferred; Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching using technology in a K-12 setting with multi-grade level experience preferred; Valid Texas Administrator/principal certification; Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communcation skills (written and verbal; technical and non-technical communication skills); Effective oral and written communication skills to create, compose and edit written materials, such as training documents, websites and emails; Ability to work successfully under direction, independently and in conjunction with other district team members that have varying levels of technical expertise; Ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple activities and projects; Ability to read, understand, and communicate technical materials and concepts; Documented experience with: tool-based software, Digital Learning Tools, curriculum software, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Gemini (AI) and the Internet. Troubleshooting hardware and software issues as it pertains to classroom instruction.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the development, review, delivery and update of district-wide training classes to provide consistency in delivery and to focus on utilizing bond purchased hardware and district-approved software in an instructional setting.
• Manage district-wide technology classes (district needs, course availability, scheduling, timesheets)
• Collaborate and advise in the selection and purchase of instructional software, hardware, and other electronic instructional resources with the Curriculum and Instruction and Technology Services Departments.
• Facilitate, support, and train on utilizing video conferencing tools (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) to support classroom instruction.
• Work collaboratively with Technology Services to provide technician training on specific hardware, such as Promethean panels, Lightspeed Audio other approved software, as well as updates from Curriculum and Instruction.
• Facilitate, plan, and support training for the Instructional Technology Liaisons.
• Plan and provide training and support to paraprofessionals in the Curriculum and Instruction Department to promote more efficiency in their jobs.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Instructional Technology to facilitate, plan, and support the production of the Digital Learning Conference, EdTech Live, and other district-level functions involving Instructional Technology.
• Organize and maintain the Instructional Technology Department website and social media accounts.
• Create and maintain an updated library of asynchronous classes for CFISD Staff in Schoology, highlighting best practices of EdTech tools in an instructional setting.
• Participate actively in Instructional Technology professional organizations and encourage teacher participation.
• Support the Digital Credit Recovery Platform.
• Attends campus instructional walks with content coordinators and directors to evaluate instructional technology use from a curriculum perspective.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Purpose: Frequent in district-wide travel.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.