IT Specialist and Webmaster

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EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructional Technology Specialist and Webmaster

Date

The position of Instructional Technology Specialist and Webmaster will be available immediately. Employees of the district may apply in writing to the personnel office. Others who are interested in this position may submit an application online at www.ecisd.net and then contact the Personnel Office at 648-7861. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 p.m., (Closing Date) or until position is filled.

Primary Purpose: Coordinate and maintain district projects and initiatives related to 1) technology-based professional learning opportunities (face to face and online) for campus and district administrators, faculty and staff; 2) web site and electronic media support; and, 3) supervision and coordination of efforts aligned to the District Technology Plan for campus technology coordinators and campus webmasters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Director of Technology in managing Department’s tasks and providing guidance to personnel as they work to achieve the District's Technology Plan aligned to State and Federal law and expectations.
2. Provide leadership and technical expertise to district personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective instructional technology.
3. Identify technology proficiencies of teachers, support staff, and administrators, develop and implement both online and face to face professional learning opportunities to address identified needs.
4. Develop and implement online professional learning opportunities to address district-wide identified needs in collaboration with district subject matter experts (e.g. Human Resources, Curriculum).
5. Participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive staff development plan for the use of instructional technology providing feedback to teachers as they implement technology rich lessons.
6. Coordinate the writing of curriculum—and author grants as needed to supplement local, state and federal funding--for technology programs and monitor the instructional process in all content areas using technology.
7. Disseminate information in print and online venues, including electronic media, regarding current research and significant developments in technology education at the state and national level.
8. Develop and implement a continuing evaluation of the instructional technology program and implement changes based on the findings.
9. Serve as a liason to outside vendors that provide support for technology equipment and materials.
10. Provide support to management of electronic online systems including—but not limited to—electronic gradebook and attendance systems, web-based learning (e.g. Eduphoria Suite), content (e.g. SchoolFusion, GoogleSites) and curriculum management systems (e.g. Education Learning).
11. Provide support and guidance in the management of electronic employee appraisal systems, discipline management, lesson plan management, and other digital systems.
12. Collaborate, supervise and support campus technology coordinators and campus webmasters in pursuit of their expectations for providing critical services, including providing regular professional learning opportunities and meetings.
13. Collaborate and supervise effective inventory management practices with and through the efforts campus technology coordinators and appropriate district staff.
14. Assist in the development of policies and procedures regarding technology issues.
15. Provide training for instructional, support, and administrative staff in activity-oriented, hands-on programs that will improve productivity through application of technology.
16. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of instructional technology.
17. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the district technology plan.
18. Collaborate with district staff on development of STaR Charts and other information for submittal of eRate.
19. Collaborate with district technology staff related to all aspects of technology.
20. Work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as required to meet District goals and objectives. This will require working evenings and weekends as required.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Certified K-12 teacher with at least three years of recent teaching experience in a school setting.
3. Three years of experience using Windows and Macintosh computers, as well as mobile devices (e.g. Android, iOS) within the last five years.
4. Specialized training in educational and productivity software.
5. Curriculum planning and development experience.
6. Experience using current instructional strategies within the context of a technology-enhanced learning environment.
7. Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating technology-based adult training programs.
8. Experience providing technical support for beginning technology users, preferably in educational settings.
9. Experience using a variety of technology-based systems and platforms in instruction, instructional support and instructional management.
10. Demonstrated communication skills — written and oral.
11. Demonstrated organizational skills.
12. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
13. Management style compatible with the position.
14. Must be willing to work flexible hours as required.
15. Possess and retain a valid state of Texas driver’s License and be acceptable to the East Central School District insurance issuing authority for the operations of school district vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.

Equipment used: Computer, service tools, motor vehicle, telephone.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Climbing, stooping, bending, heavy lifting, and kneeling; frequent use of small hand tools and electronic test equipment; frequent district-wide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May be required to be on-call 24 hours a day. Normal classroom/office environment, work around electrical energy; frequent driving between schools.

Period of Employment: 226 days

Recommended Salary: As per district salary schedule

*An Equal Opportunity Employer*