What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Technology Coordinator Status: Open position at Plymouth Christian Academy?
IT Educational Technology Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Educational Technology Coordinator (ETC) facilitates the effective implementation and
use of educational technology and instructional software school-wide. ETC also implements and
coordinates teacher and student training, resolves issues related to educational technology and
instructional software, and participates in planning short-term and long-term uses of technology
in the K-12 classroom. In addition, the ETC will be the systems administrator that configures and
manages FACTS, which is PCA’s school management software. The ETC will work alongside
the IT Department to ensure all hardware, software, servers, etc., are maintained for the school.
Reports To:
Principals and Collaborates daily with IT Director
Personal Qualifications:
The qualified individual is expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness
while performing his or her daily duties.
In faithful living, you are expected to:
1. Be committed to a consistent, daily walk with Jesus Christ.
2. Believe that the Bible is God’s word, standard for faith and daily living
3. Model biblical principles in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (Luke 6:40)
4. Demonstrate by example, the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and unity
in the Body of Christ.
5. Agree with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
6. Be Actively involved and faithful to a local church which has a Statement of Faith in
agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
7. Have the spiritual maturity and personal leadership qualities to nurture children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with Executive Leadership Team to establish and maintain a vision for K-12
educational technology.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures and training with regard to educational
technology for staff, faculty and students.
- Provides professional development opportunities to staff in the area of FACTS, BenQ’s,
and educational technology
- Provides support for the IT Department in regard to educational technology and
instructional software.
- Works with the IT Department to streamline, implement and troubleshoot any technology
(hardware, software, and/or servers., etc. ) needs for staff and students.
- System Administrator that configures and manages FACTS to include but not limited to
report cards, rosters, etc.
- Complete student requirements for district in accordance with Michigan pupil accounting
- Function as a resource to teachers when issues arise with student progress, the OVA
- Manage and troubleshoot the technology utilized in the Oxford Virtual courses
- Supports testing such as MAP, PSAT, SAT, PASS, IXL, AP, etc.
- Communicate with Oxford's technology team to ensure computer hard drives are properly
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Excellent IT and computer skills required
- Solid understanding and implementation of educational technology in the classroom as it
relates to expected academic student outcomes.
- Previous IT and Educational Technology experience required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop relationships and collaborate
with administrators, staff, parents, and students.
- Must be flexible, organized and a self-starter, with the ability to multitask and focus on
key details.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, kneel, and sit for extended periods
- Reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Note: School policy requires that each successful applicant be free of past
serious legal infractions as determined through a criminal record check with
local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.