PURPOSE
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Promote and support district goals related to technology and 21st Century Learning
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Empower teachers and students’ growth and development in their use of a variety of technology tools to support student achievement.
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Provides professional development for teachers in the area of educational technology.
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Facilitate, teach and be part of dynamic instructional teams.
SKILLS/Requirements NEEDED FOR A TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR
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Experienced certified teacher who demonstrates a strong understanding of pedagogy and best practices.
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Advanced degree/experience in instructional technology is preferred.
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Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and share with others.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with individuals with a wide a range of technological expertise.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of faculty, staff, librarians and others in multiple departments across the school.
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Provides “just-in-time” training to teachers to support their goals.
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Collaboratively design, create and deliver innovative instructional materials and programs on the use of technology to enrich teaching and enhance student achievement.
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Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a variety of audiences.
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Knowledge of and proficiency in applications and web-based tools, including document creation, blogs, social networking, multi-media and web-publishing.
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Demonstrate ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on goals.
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Maturity of judgment under pressure; ability to resolve/mediate problems in a timely and effective manner.