Job Purpose
As an Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS), you will facilitate the integration of technology into instructional programs. The primary responsibility of the ITS is to enhance and improve the teaching and learning process through technology. The role involves collaboration with school teams and leadership to develop, implement, and support technology-rich educational strategies that align with the NEI Education Model.
Instruction/Education Responsibilities
- Collaborates with NEI leadership and school administrators to assess, create, and implement technology integration based on the school plan.
- Coordinates with the Curriculum & Instruction Team and other business units on content, educational models, goal setting, and training plans for supported products and systems.
- Develops and facilitates synchronous and asynchronous professional development and training sessions for school staff to increase their technology knowledge.
- Assists in developing curriculum materials and lesson plans that facilitate the implementation of the school technology plan.
- Facilitates the selection, installation, and start-up of educational technology systems and equipment.
- Participates with school technology committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and to develop long-range technology plans to accomplish them.
- Prepares and presents information about the technology for internal and external communication.
- Collects feedback on technology usage for continuous improvement efforts, input to purchasing decisions, and training and support needs.
- Supports the resolution of incidents in the ticketing system by troubleshooting basic IT issues and collaborating with other IT team members to meet the needs of the school when onsite.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the role and the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities.
- Works effectively with staff and individuals at all levels of the organization, demonstrating sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and apply feedback to improve performance.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, and helpful, with the poise, tact, and diplomacy to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Strong oral, written, and active-listening skills, including presentations and professional phone etiquette.
- Strong team player who thrives in a high-performance environment.
- Strong track record of analyzing issues, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.
- Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively.
- Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred in one of the following areas: Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Library Media Sciences and Curriculum Instruction.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in K-12 Teaching, Media Specialist, and/or Instructional Technology.
- Must hold a teaching certificate from any state.
- Strong understanding of pedagogical methods and how they relate to technology integration.
- Proficiency in various educational technologies and digital platforms.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain Apple Learning Coach and Microsoft Educator Trainer recognitions.
- Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds and all levels of technical knowledge.
- Ability to train and motivate adult learners.
- Will require travel between NEI campuses in Tennessee.
- May require occasional weekend travel.
*May perform other duties assigned
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics below are representative of those the employee will encounter:
- Works across multiple school environments including classrooms, server rooms, help desk, and storage areas supporting instruction, infrastructure, and device management.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands
· Some physical exertion required
· Travel between school campuses required and up to 50% travel out of state
· Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. Noise level may rise at a school with high student traffic
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with NEI salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Noble Education Initiative
· This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY:
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Noble Education Initiative Policy.
DECLARATION:
The Noble Education Initiative Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
