Instructional Technology Specialist

Summary: The Instructional Technology Specialist partners directly with faculty to enrich the curriculum and enhance student engagement by thoughtfully and effectively integrating technology into the classroom. This person serves as a pedagogical coach, resource provider, and innovation leader, empowering teachers to leverage digital tools to support Orangewood Christian School's educational and spiritual mission.

The Instructional Technology Specialist is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The individual is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ.

Essential Function:

Instructional Coaching & Collaboration

• Work one-on-one, in small groups, and with entire departments to co-plan, model, and co-teach lessons that leverage technology.

• Provide personalized support and mentorship to faculty, meeting them at their individual comfort level with technology.

Professional Development

• Design, schedule, and lead engaging professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty based on curricular needs and educational best practices.

Curriculum & Resource Curation

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational apps, software, and digital resources that align with the school's curriculum and goals.

• Develop and maintain an online resource hub with tutorials, project ideas, and best-practice guides for teachers and students.

• Share engaging and inspiring technology tips each Tuesday, including video tutorials, to help faculty creatively integrate iPads into classroom learning.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with emerging trends in educational technology and instructional design.

• Lead pilot programs for new technologies and share findings and recommendations with school leadership.

• Lead Orangewood's annual iCreate:
The Impact Project , overseeing project design, communication, judging, and awards.

Technology Curriculum Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the technology teacher to review curriculum and instructional practices that support the department's mission and goals.

• Partner with school leaders to implement digital discipleship (digital citizenship) curriculum.

AI Integration and Policy Guidance

• Support school policies regarding AI use in student work.

• Guide appropriate classroom use of AI tools and train staff on academic integrity in a digital/AI era.

School Website and Message Management

• Maintain and update the school website to ensure content accuracy and alignment with school communications.

• Support creation and distribution of digital messages and announcements to families and staff.

• Train staff to use the school's messaging system effectively.

School Event Support

• Produce and edit videos that highlight and support school programs and initiatives.

• Capture video footage of school events and activities for communication and promotional purposes.

Software Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve software and device issues to minimize disruption to learning.

• Assist with iPad and Mac refresh cycles and device distribution.

eSports Team Coach and eSports Club Supervisor

• Coach Middle and High School eSports teams during fall and spring seasons.

• Supervise the eSports club during lunch periods.

• Oversee the maintenance and care of the eSports Lab and gaming equipment.

Supplemental Functions:

• Support faculty and staff with technology integration projects and initiatives beyond the classroom as needed.

• Participate in professional development to continuously grow in educational technology best practices.

• Serve as a visible presence and resource during key school events.

Technical Knowledge & Experience:

• Proficiency in Apple ecosystems (iPadOS, macOS) and creativity apps (iMovie, Clips, Keynote, Pages).

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, See Saw).

• Familiarity with a wide range of instructional software tools (Nearpod, IXL, Freckle, Explain Everything, Brain Pop, etc.).

• High proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Gmail).

Required Personal Qualities:

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