TITLE I INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

for

TECHNOLOGY

11 MONTHS

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Title I Elementary Schools Level, Central Office based, Full-time

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of five years of successful elementary teaching.

· Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with technology preferred.

· Master’s Degree and/or Advanced Professional Certification (preferred).

· Computer literacy skills and knowledge of integration of technology in a classroom setting.

· Knowledge of Best Practices in Instruction and Instructional Methodologies.

· Evidence of exemplary abilities.

· Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills.

· Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.

· Bachelor’s degree and meets Highly Qualified certification requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.

· Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Plans and delivers staff development at Title I schools.

• Co-teaches and/or models lessons related to the VSC but integrates technology.

· Holds team and/or content planning meetings to assist Title I Instructional Technology teachers with planning, pacing and examining student work.

• Provides multiple opportunities for embedding staff development throughout the school year.
• Assists with development of the School Improvement Planning Process and monitors the implementation of the plan.
• Creates a resource-rich environment for teacher access, including teacher materials, professional resources, and knowledge/expertise in instruction related to technology.
• Develops technology-based county lesson plans for Content areas as assigned by Content Specialists.
• Develop technology-based lesson plans for the Classic Performance System (CPS) to be taught in Title I schools.
• Completes other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Division of Instruction Staff, Office of Program Support, and/or Building Principal.
• Lead monthly meetings for the Title I Instructional Technology Teachers.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.