Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor related to the essential function of the position in support of the department’s or school’s goals and objectives and the District’s mission and Superintendent’s Priority Goals.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED
Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification required.
Pennsylvania Educational Specialist Certification in Instructional Technology Specialist preferred.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 years of experience in leading professional development and integrating instructional technology into the classroom including technology assessment tools and navigating online assessments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Demonstrated success in developing and implementing staff professional learning opportunities.
· Ability to design and deliver asynchronous and synchronous learning opportunities, including site-based technology-integrated curriculum implementation.
· Competent in analyzing professional learning data and presenting findings to various stakeholders.
· Proven classroom experience in integrating instructional technology into curriculum and instruction including on-line assessment.
· Strong training and support skills with the ability to engage adult learners effectively.
· Knowledge of coaching approaches and effective employment of coaching strategies.
· Proficiency with Windows operating systems, PC-based applications, and productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot).
· Familiarity with multimedia tools such as Adobe Premiere.
· Experience with Macintosh systems and emerging educational technologies.
· Working knowledge of district technology tools and systems sufficient to support professional learning, implementation planning, user support, and communication with IT teams preferred.
· Skilled in utilizing a professional learning management system preferred.
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to present and train diverse audiences, including school-based staff, central office personnel, and executive leadership.
· Ability to support technology integration within professional learning initiatives and actively research and recommend tools and strategies aligned with district goals.
· Proficient in conducting and facilitating professional learning using video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
· Experience supporting teachers and staff in effectively integrating instructional technology into their practice.
· Ability to prioritize workload and make strategic decisions under pressure.
· Ability to cultivate relationships, work independently and collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
· Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion .
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
- Frequently required to work at a fast pace and manage multiple priorities.
- Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, tight deadlines, and workload.
- Considerable number of interpersonal interactions with individuals, small groups and large groups.
· Frequent travel to and from various school and building locations.
· Standing for extended periods of time.
· Some carrying and lifting of up to 50 pounds.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
N/A
CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
??This position does not have a residency requirement.?
