Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Allentown School District · Allentown, PA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$97k–$135k/yrTemporary
Qualifications
- An appropriate, valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate and Supervisory and/or Principal Certificate.
- Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise instructional technology programs, ensuring alignment with district goals and instructional priorities.
- Proven experience in guiding curriculum integration of digital tools and overseeing professional development initiatives for educators.
- Skilled in managing and coaching a team of instructional technology specialists to deliver high-quality support services.
- Strong understanding of technology integration and effective instruction.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of technology and computer science, as well as current issues and trends in educational technology.
- Experience with providing professional development for adult learners.
- Ability to differentiate professional development for teachers based on skill levels
- Ability to effectively guide and train adult learners.
- Effective portraying and teaching classroom management strategies.
- Lifelong learner: ability to develop expertise and skills in new and emerging technologies.
- Understand the use of technology as a source for innovation, enrichment, project-based learning, and intervention.
- Experience and competence with Apple Hardware, Software, Firmware, Technology, as well as Smartboards.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and patient.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Provide technology integration support for individual teachers, grade-level teams, and school faculty.
- Provide classroom instructional support for teachers through co-teaching, modeling, providing feedback, co-planning, and developing resources.
- Build awareness and generate enthusiasm for technology resources.
- Utilize and model technology integration strategies to support differentiation.
- Provide differentiated professional growth opportunities for staff.
- Build trusting, one-to-one relationships with staff.
- Assist in assessing and tracking technology skill levels of students and teachers and then use the data to develop a professional development plan for staff.
- Be visible and available within the building.
- Work collaboratively with building technologists.
- Stay abreast of current technology trends, teaching strategies, and educational best practices.
- Assess and provide input for technology resource purchases based on teacher input. ensures the integration of technology resources into traditional, blended, and remote K-12 classrooms.
- Provide leadership and direction in instructional technology initiatives for the district
- Provide leadership in the integration of technology in schools
- Promote the development of programs to enhance instructional technology management and improve K12 instructional strategies through the use of technology.
- Lead the development and expansion of all K-12 online learning programs through Canvas and other identified platforms including developing a timeline, budget, and implementation plan.
- Works collaboratively with Curriculum and Development Supervisors and Specialists to ensure that virtual content and courses are appropriately vetted by subject matter experts.
- Coordinates and initiates implementation and support of all digital resources.
- Assist curriculum instructional supervisors in evaluating and recommending curriculum and instructional materials and/or practices that promote authentic and relevant uses of educational technology tools and practices.
- Coordinates efforts to design, develop, and implement programs that monitor, analyze, and/or enhance division technology integration initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate professional development to support instructional staff with successful and innovative strategies for classroom instruction and assessment as it relates to instructional technology.
- Monitors feedback from faculty, students, and staff to continuously improve educational technology uses and innovation and corresponding delivery methods.
- Facilitate the purposeful implementation of technology in academic settings, empowering educators to use digital resources effectively
- Participate in IT professional learning opportunities, including in-person and virtual meetings, online courses, and conferences.
- Performs related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides supervision and evaluation of teachers.
- Provides oversight for school-based information technology support staff, interns, or temporary staff as assigned.
- Responsibilities include training, coordinating work, and providing feedback under the guidance of the Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal and Sick time
- PSERS Retirement Fund
- Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.
Pay
Salary Range: $96,534-$135,147