Education Technician

Education Technology Coordinator

The Education Technology Coordinator (ETC) is a staff position. The ETC coordinates efforts to support and develop the use of technology as a tool to support teaching and learning across multiple boards and campuses. Serves as a coach and mentor to assist campus leads and faculty members in implementation and integration of Technology Systems and Applications like ERP, LMS, Management of Digital Resource, CRMs etc. ETC also plays a key role in working with Faculty and students and supporting initiatives like Signature Programs and One-to-One implementation at school.

The school supports a multi stream structure for its academic management (CBSE, IB and IGCSE) and the ETC is expected to lead the efforts to incorporate technology into the classrooms across these streams in a coherent and congruous way.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducts and provides research-based information regarding technology initiatives to all employees.

• Coordinates and performs support functions for the school's academic systems which includes but is not limited to ERP, LMS, Library, and Digital Resources.

• Leads the evaluation, selection, and implementation of instructional technology materials and software.

• Provide strategic guidance to Education Technology Integrators in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports the teachers as they implement lessons in their classrooms.

• Provides training for Education Technology Integrator and lead the integration of technology to support student achievement. This includes planning and implementing professional development workshops for individuals, small and large groups.

• Supports Education Technology Integrators with instructional and technical strategies for helping faculty members around the seamless use of technology.

• Participates in regular scheduled meeting with Education Technology Integrators and school leadership.

• Conducts research particularly focused towards emerging technologies and prepare decision-making technology decks.

• Act as a bridge for Education Technology Integrators to connect with campus wide and external technology opportunities for professional development.

• Assist and support Education Technology Integrators in developing a state-of-the-art Tech infused teaching and learning environment in their classrooms.

• Conduct technology awareness workshops for Education Technology Integrators as well as School Leadership and parents.

• Oversee Technology training charters and progress.

• Occasionally support community awareness technology initiatives.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree is desirable. Specific training in computer science or information technology and its applications in the educational landscape will be preferred.

• Prior experience with implementation of ERP and/or LMS is a must.

• An understanding of appropriate use of technology in the education setting.

• An understanding of the Apple Ecosystem. Competency in the use of iOS, Specifically, iPads, would be an advantage.

• A high-level understanding of Networking.

• Current knowledge of available and emerging technologies.

• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty regarding technology use in both oral and written form.

• Ability to effectively train faculty in technology use.

• Knowledge of sound teaching strategies.

• Self-starter and independent learner.