JOB TITLE: Manager of Educational Technology
SALARY: According to placement on the current salary schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established guidelines or procedures and the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of licensed personnel
REPORTS TO: Director of Technology Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Library Educational Assistants and other staff members in Educational Technology (EdTech)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. Master’s degree in library/media program that combines library and information science, educational communications, technology, and curriculum, or Master’s degree or specialized coursework in technology preferred
Experience:
1. 3-5 years’ successful teaching or library media center coordinator experience
2. Practical experience working in a general educational setting in a technical environment, including the use of educational hardware and software applications, Windows and Macintosh environments, and knowledge of current industry standards
3. Effective teaching experience and/or training in a technology-rich, K-12 environment preferred
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Valid Colorado teaching professional certificate with endorsement for library/media or educational technology
2. Education Administrator or Principal Licensure preferred
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
3. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment
4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk Management
5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
6. Follows appropriate District policies, procedures, and directives
7. Meets deadlines
8. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to the job
9. Develops and maintains professional working relations with students, parents, employees, and patrons of the District
10. Continual compliance with regulations, rules, or statutes related to Colorado State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Colorado Department of Education, and Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates the ability to align instructional expectations with adopted content learning standards
2. Demonstrates the ability to teach and provide professional development in a manner that addresses individual student needs and enables the student to improve his or her performance
3. Demonstrates proficiency in data-driven decision making
4. Demonstrates the ability to develop, adapt, and adopt strategies and procedures to improve teaching and learning
5. Demonstrates the ability to modify instructional practices, methods, and procedures when necessary to promote student progress
6. Demonstrates the ability to engage parents, community, District staff, and students as learning partners to promote learning
7. Demonstrates the ability to integrate technology, library resources, and other instructional hardware and materials to support instruction
8. Demonstrates content area knowledge and specialized skills in library management and technology application
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Responsible for administering print, non-print, and digital media, including professional materials, assistive technology and equipment, and other instructional technology equipment
2. Prepares and manages an annual budget for Educational Technology, and also for District audiovisual materials and equipment purchase or repair, and directs expenditures from this budget
3. Establishes and manages efficient procedures that allow for staff input in previewing, purchasing, and evaluating new Educational Technology materials and equipment
4. Organizes and manages an efficient system of processing, cataloging, distributing, and retrieving Educational Technology materials
5. Plans, organizes, implements, and supervises the necessary library media services provided at the District level (Courier, magazine subscriptions, digital subscriptions, library rebinds and book repair, Follett Destiny, maintenance and technical support, materials cataloging for all elementary and secondary libraries upon request, Reconsideration Committee, book challenges, information literacy/technology training)
6. Develops and maintains positive relationships with other organized library services and educational technology organizations and at local, state, and national levels
7. Assists librarians and elementary library, STEM/makerspace, and computer lab aides with training, ordering, and maintaining programs, materials, and facilities
8. Supervises the cataloging of books, media, and equipment to promote resource sharing through the District online library catalog and asset management system
9. Meets with various book vendors to provide automation specifications and facilitate MARC record transfers for library book cataloging
10. Assists in evaluating Educational Technology staff and library educational assistants as requested
11. Organizes and manages an efficient system to handle District AV and STEM/makerspace equipment and services
12. Consults with staff regarding the availability of equipment to support multimedia and livestreaming productions
13. Consults with staff regarding the selection and implementation of educational technology resources such as software, hardware, and services at school sites
14. Keeps informed of new developments and trends in the fields of library and media services, instructional technology, and multimedia instruction
15. Completes federal, state, and District tasks, surveys, and reports
16. Serves as a consultant to principals and teachers in materials, services, and training related to library/media and instructional technology
17. Facilitates and assists in ordering AV media and equipment, library materials, instructional software, and other digital and print materials for schools
18. Assists in the support of best teaching practices by ordering, processing, cataloging, and uploading materials in all relevant systems
19. Coordinates, records, and processes multimedia and livestreaming events for the District
20. Develops and maintains a resource infrastructure for the Library Learning Center Coordinators (LLCCs) and Library Learning Center EAs (LLCEAs)
21. Develops and maintains a curriculum map of information literacy standards that are tied to current District, state, and national standards
22. Develops and maintains online resources for LLCCs and LLEAs to use with teachers and students
23. Orders, processes, and catalogs materials that will support the ongoing professional development efforts of the Instructional Practices
24. Support current library organizational structures and the move to more effective library organizational structures
25. Works with all libraries and library personnel as they transition from traditional libraries to Library Learning Centers
26. Models an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion
27. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs
28. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner
29. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward change
30. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain positions within the District may impose additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $86,816.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
