District Instructional Technologist - Secondary

About the role

Develops and implements districtwide technology-based staff development and training programs that facilitate the effective use of technology tools and resources in instructional programs.

Works cooperatively with other district specialists on the integration of technology tools and resources into the district curriculum and instruction program.

Responsibilities

• Embeds aligned digital resources within the Killeen ISD curriculum units and/or lessons.
• Supports in an ongoing manner the "housing" of Killeen ISD curriculum and assessment documents in the district Curriculum Management System.
• Supports the implementation of district provided digital instructional programs from the purchase of the technology and software, to implementation, to ongoing training and trouble-shooting.
• Provides the technology support and troubleshooting for district common assessments.
• PARTNERS WITH THE LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT AND THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTRICT AND CAMPUS-LEVEL DATA REPORTS THAT PROVIDE ACTIONABLE DATA TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION.
• PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN THE USE OF TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY IN THE DELIVERY OF THE CURRICULUM.
• PARTNERS WITH THE DISTRICT LEAD LIBRARIANS IN PROVIDING SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR KILLEEN ISD LIBRARIANS WITH THE GOAL OF ALIGNING PRACTICES WITH THE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN'S NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STANDARDS.
• DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS AND/OR INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
• Pursues and manages instructional technology grants.
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHORT- AND LONG-RANGE PLANS FOR THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY INTO THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM.
• PROVIDES DISTRICT AND CAMPUS LEADERSHIP WITH THE ACTIONABLE DATA NEEDED TO PLAN FOR NEXT STEPS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP.
• DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS A CONTINUOUS EVALUATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
• STAYS INFORMED ON CURRENT AND EMERGING TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Five Years Educational Technology Experience Required.
• Knowledge of instructional software applications, knowledge of technologies available for use in instructional settings, knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, ability to develop and deliver technology training to adult learners.