Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for 1.0 FTE Instructional Technology Coordinator. This position provides professional develop, training, support and guidance to all staff so they may effectively use hardware, programs and other technology in instructional programs district-wide. This position will assist in the development of plans for integration of technology into the instructional program.
About the Position:
The Bethel Technology Coordinator's work is guided by the Director of Technology and Curriculum Directors, and is supervised by the Director of Operations. This position is a 195-day contract with an extended contract of up to 15 days for professional development and planning. The start date for this position in the 2022-2023 School Year is January 9th, 2023.
Job roles and Responsibilities
Act as the Technology Department Liaison to the Instruction Department, Teaching staff, and Building administrators with regard to digital curriculum and instructional technology.
Coordinate BLIS classes (Bethel Learning Institute of Summer)
Assist with creating and instructing formal face-to-face inservice training
Create online instructional technology training
Assist with instructional technology purchase decisions and placement
Act as Bethel’s liaison to Lane County district technology coordinators and the Lane ESD
Manage Bethel Google Suite accounts (approximately 5,000)
Manage the Bethel Google Suite of applications
Provide staff training for District Digital Curriculum and Technology. This includes, but is not limited to, Google Workspace, District Curriculum platforms, Microsoft Office suite of products, WordPress, Chromebooks, iPads and DataPort, & Symbaloo.
Manage and troubleshoot digital curriculum issues for staff and students including, but not limited to, Clever, Google Classroom, Savvas, McGraw Hill, Zoom, etc.,
Respond to Help Desk Tickets related to iPads, Chromebooks, instructional technology software, DataPort, WordPress and Google Suite
Update Bethel’s District Technology Plan
Facilitate ADA Compliance for Bethel’s Web presence
About the District:
Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.
Successful candidates will:
Have a customer service outlook regarding public service.
Prioritize student rights and privacy as part of the daily mission of the Technology Department.
Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
Maintain a positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues
Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills
Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests
Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education
Selection Factors
Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by the position
Ability to develop and deliver technology training and professional development to adult learners
Knowledge of Google Workspace Management, database management and Wordpress Content Management System
Knowledge of ADA Web Accessibility
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to work with small groups and individuals
Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of learners
Ability to interact positively with children and adults, and observe individual learner abilities
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers
Ability to safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by the position
Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals
Ability to maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance
Minimum qualifications:
6 years of Classroom Experience in a K-12 classroom
Extensive knowledge of Google Workspace, District Curriculum platforms, Microsoft Office suite of products, WordPress, Chromebooks, iPads and DataPort, & Symbaloo
4 year bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
Culturally proficient skills and strategies
Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications
Knowledge of technologies available for use in an instructional setting
Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
New staff must be fully vaccinated to meet the COVID-19 vaccine mandate or have an approved exception.
Highly desirable qualifications:
Valid Oregon Teaching License
Bilingual or multilingual abilities, preferably Spanish/English
Experience working in richly diverse school communities and environments
At least five years of teaching experience
For information regarding this position, please email Vincent Rose, Director of Technology.
To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire.
Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.
Existing Employees must submit a TalentED application to apply for this position.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon req
