Position Responsibilities
The specific roles and responsibilities are subject to change and evolve and may include but not be limited to any of the following areas:
School-Wide Project Support
- Collaborate with the Director of Technology and Innovation on school-wide projects, assisting in the development, testing, and rollout of new initiatives that span divisions.
- Take an active role in evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness and impact of educational technology tools and resources, using data to make informed recommendations for tool adoption, modification, or replacement.
- Serve as an active member of committees and focus groups, such as the Learning Management System (LMS) software review project, EdTech visioning team, or groups investigating the role and application of AI in education.
- Contribute to the development of SAS’s future technology vision by providing insights and recommendations based on trends, needs, and emerging best practices.
Technology Integration and Collaboration
- Partner with the Technology and Innovation Coordinators (TICs) to support the integration of technology in classroom activities, contributing to personalized learning, inquiry-based projects, and interdisciplinary units.
- Assist teachers and staff in effectively using technology to design meaningful learning experiences, addressing diverse needs and goals.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and advancements in educational technologies (e.g., AI, AR/VR, metaverse, blockchain) and share insights with the school community.
- Collaborate with divisional and school-wide teams to pilot new technologies, assess their potential impact, and recommend strategies for broader adoption where appropriate.
- Act as a resource to identify and troubleshoot technical challenges that arise during instructional planning or implementation.
Professional Development and Training
- Support the planning and facilitation of training sessions and workshops on digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of the SAS community.
- Assist with the orientation and onboarding process for faculty and staff to ensure proficiency with SAS’s technology resources, systems, and policies.
- Provide personalized support to teachers, staff, and students on effectively leveraging technology for instructional and operational purposes.
- Help design resources, such as how-to guides, tutorials, and FAQs, to support professional learning and foster self-sufficiency among users.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, IT, or a related field preferred
- Advanced certifications (e.g., Google Certified Educator) preferred
- Experience in educational technology support or an instructional technology role, with strong customer-service orientation and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Google Apps, Mac OS, and digital tools commonly used in education, with the ability and willingness to learn new applications.
- Strong English communication skills (written and oral), and interpersonal skills, with comfort presenting and facilitating training sessions, workshops, and community engagement activities.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach, able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical skills to assess data, evaluate tools, and produce actionable insights.
