INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST- ADULT DAY SERICES

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST-ADULT DAY SERICES

Salaried, $62,400.00/year

Shift Available: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Support technology related program initiatives including, but not limited to, Beyond Barriers Network, 3D printing, and micro businesses.
• 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.
• Support staff in problem solving instructional technology challenges with devices.
• 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.
• Complete all required training and in-services for ADS and IT as applicable
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Bring To Brightway

• 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
• Have reliable transportation to be able to travel between sites.
  
  

What You Must Be Able To Do

• 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
  
  

Why You'll Love This Job

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
  
  

Here’s How We Support You

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!
  
  

If You Are

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference
• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!
• When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.
  
  

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.