School-based Technology team

As we continue grow with technology use in the schools, support is needed at the school level. School-based teams have a shared responsibility within the school community. School based teams are lead and organized by the schools Engagement and Technology Lead with support of the Elementary Technology Coordinators. Other members of the team can include other interested staff, PDLT's,  paraprofessionals, assistant principals, or office staff. 

What is an ETL?

An ETL is the school's principal-designated Engagement and Technology Lead. Principals have the discretion to select a staff member responsible for fulfilling the following responsibilities for their school. Unit 1 staff should be selected to fulfill the role to earn a stipend provided by the Division of Informational Technology.

Engagement and Technology Leads are expected to attend district-sponsored technology professional learning throughout the school year and apply strategies at their schools. They are leaders who support teachers and administrators to fulfill the district’s vision for technology innovation and integration. In addition, the ETL will play a central role in facilitating the work of school-based technology teams to ensure Tier 1 technology support for all students and staff in their building.

What is an Elementary Technology Coordinator?

The Technology Coordinator is a principal-designated position for elementary school's only. Principals have the discretion to select a staff member responsible for fulfilling the following responsibilities for their school. Unit 1 or Local 2250 staff selected to fulfill the role will earn an school-based emolument. Principals must follow the Compensatory Emolument process as well as guidelines to request a second assignment, if applicable, as outlined by Human Resources to ensure that the employee receives payment by PGCPS.

• Facilitating password changes for staff and students, while encouraging the use of IDM when appropriate;

• Maintaining accurate inventory in asset management;

• Assigning and unassigning devices in the Asset Management System;

• Supporting all building staff and students as an active member of the school-based technology team to provide Tier I technology support;

• Remaining up to date with district technology initiatives; and

• Attending meetings as needed

In secondary schools, some of the identified responsibilities above may rest with the IT Technician or multiple people within the technology team.