INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST- ADULT DAY SERICES

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. The position is located at Adult Day Services (ADS) program locations.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in promoting and demonstrating the use of new technologies and media in day-to-day instruction
• Provide assistance and training to instructors in the integration of technology to support individual achievement
• Support the efforts of staff and individuals to achieve technological competencies and to integrate technology into the curriculum
• Collaborate and assist instructors with the use of instructional technology in the curriculum including co-planning, modeling lessons that use technology, supporting staff in the use of technology, and planning training sessions to ensure successful implementation
• Collaborate with instructors and support departments to implement educational technology and software into the curriculum, including assistive technologies
• Design, manage and evaluate resources for instruction and their implementation in the learning environment
• Regular visits to all ADS program locations
• Manage technology resources and ensure they are available as necessary, cleaned, repaired and properly used
• Maintain a running inventory of all ADS technology resources and equipment and Distribute hardware to programs as needed
• Manage ADS’s daily technology needs with AirWatch, PLEX, Zoom, MS Teams/365, Adobe Acrobat Professional etc.
• Work with Brightway IT Department on behalf of ADS instructional IT needs and issues including any external vendors as needed
• Update and maintain the designated areas for ADS on Brightway platforms including but not limited to the website, portal and social media
• Provide training and support to staff in the areas of instructional technology
• Act as the primary support for technology, troubleshooting issues and managing assets
• Collaborate with administrative team to determine develop the programs’ instructional technology capacities to best meet the needs of the individuals served and develop a strategic plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design & technology, technology integration, or related field
• Knowledge of programming a range of devices: tablets/similar devices, smartboards, SMART technologies, instructional technology
• Basic technology problem solving skills
• Must possess good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities
• Reliable transportation to be able to travel between sites

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/move/carry 15 lbs
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
• Must be able to use all office equipment in use in the assigned office
• Must be able to pull/retrieve/re-file files

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of various instructional technologies and programming

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning

Pay

Salaried, $62,400.00/year

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm