Information Technology Specialist

St. Teresa’s Academy (STA) is a Catholic, accredited, college-preparatory high school that provides young women with a premier education that includes a rigorous academic curriculum and technology program, award-winning arts and athletics programs, and service and mission opportunities. STA, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, educates young women to think critically, encourages them through Catholic values to serve others, and empowers them to make a profound impact on the world.

The Instructional Technology Specialist supports and empowers faculty and students in the effective use of technology for teaching and learning. This role focuses on integrating educational technology into classrooms, training teachers and students on digital tools (including Microsoft Teams LMS and Google/Microsoft productivity suites), and staying ahead of emerging trends like AI to enhance instruction. The ideal candidate is an educator at heart with strong technical acumen—able to design training sessions, create user-friendly documentation, offer one-on-one coaching, and ensure that technology use at STA is innovative, purposeful, and accessible to all.

• Technology Integration &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology (Microsoft, Google tools, etc.) into the curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Co-plan or co-teach lessons to model effective tech integration aligned with instructional goals.
• Faculty Training & Support:
  Design and deliver workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching for faculty.
• Student Support & Help Desk:
  Assist students in using school technology platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams LMS). Provide guidance and backup support for the student-run IT Help Desk.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Quickly troubleshoot and resolve classroom technology issues (hardware & software) to minimize instructional disruptions.
• Emerging Technologies & Innovation:
  Research and recommend new educational technologies (including AI tools) and best practices. Lead initiatives to pilot and implement innovative tools in the classroom.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
  Create and update clear documentation, how-to guides, and resource materials for faculty and students.
• Collaboration & Compliance:
  Work with IT and academic leadership to ensure tech use aligns with school goals and policies. Uphold data privacy, security, and accessibility standards for all educational technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Information Technology, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in instructional technology support or teaching role; prior teaching experience highly valued.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace; familiarity with LMS (Microsoft Teams) and SIS (Veracross) a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to train others effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging EdTech trends.

St. Teresa's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer