Position Title: Instructional Technology Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Head of School

Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Summary

This is a full-time position responsible for guiding faculty and staff in utilizing technology to enhance instruction, student learning, and outcomes. This professional should be ready to integrate into a number of dynamic teams meeting regularly to build a healthy environment for our students, collaborate to promote innovative learning, and participate in an active and community-driven faculty.

The Post Oak School is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) work and is particularly interested in applicants from diverse backgrounds who can participate within a diverse community of faculty and staff, contribute to the development of an inclusive curriculum, and support a culturally diverse body of students.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, coaching, and technical support to teachers for the implementation of hardware and software technology across the divisions of the school

• Provides system administration for LMS and related technologies across the divisions

• Works with faculty in all divisions to understand the principles and goals of pedagogy at each developmental level and to identify and implement appropriate technological tools and solutions

• Consults with division directors and individual teachers on how to use technology to improve the effectiveness of classroom pedagogy and the student experience

• Researches new technologies and trends and contributes to the visioning of new technological initiatives for improving student outcomes in each division

• Curates practical tech resources for faculty, including building a library of how-to videos

• Collaborates with and provides consultation for the IT department in choosing and providing devices, hardware, and software that meet the programmatic needs of teachers and students

• Provides consultation to the admin team in writing and revising tech policies

• In partnership with the IT department, the academic coordinator, and division directors, researches and proposes new ways to enhance teaching and learning, promote innovation and foster purposeful, meaningful, and creative integration of technology

• Promotes continued development and use of the school’s Responsible Use Policy (RUP), student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, digital citizenship program, and current technology standards

• Works with vendors to resolve complex issues with learning and collaborative technologies

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in education, computer science, or related field

• Three to five years of related experience in education, with three years in the classroom preferred

• Demonstrated experience with various digital platforms and operating systems

• Deep knowledge of educational technology, design, and implementation with a continued passion for learning

• High regard for students, respect for their work, and recognition of their personal dignity

• Experience working with diverse learners

• Willingness to work in a dynamic team approach

• Willingness to learn and apply a Montessori approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Montessori experience

Physical Requirements and Work Experience

Regularly sit, talk, and listen. Regularly use close and distance vision.

The Post Oak School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admission or in the administration of any of its programs.