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 * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST**

__Duties__: - Develop tech-integrated lessons with core/UA teachers that meet GLEs. - Collaborative instruction of tech-integrated lessons (with core/UA teachers). - Staff training - Individual, Team, Full Staff, incl. summer workshops. - Coordinate scheduling of lab(s) to prioritize projects that meet NETS-S standards. - Oversee student portfolio implementation. - Participate on District Technology Committee. - Coordinate scheduling of computer-based testing (e.g. MAP Testing). - Oversee instruction of Online Safety program. - Coordinate with media specialist on ICT Literacy (Information & Communication Technology) instruction/goals. - Email - support staff, as needed. - Web2school - support staff, as needed. (Web2school is an SIS.) - Support staff in their technology PD goals; NETS-T and NETS-A. - Budget/Purchases for Technology Center in partnership with Tech Services Coordinator.

__Knowledge Base__: - Thorough knowledge of all office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, draw). - Broad familiarity with other applications used in an educational setting, for instance: ~ Instructional: Mind-mapping (e.g., Inspiration), Notebook (used with SMARTBoard), Web Page Design, Graphics programs, etc. ~ Multimedia (image editing, video editing, audio editing, web page design, CD/DVD burning), etc. ~ Web-based applications used in an instructional setting (blogs, Wikis, etc.) - Able to use and support peripherals: Cameras, Video, SMARTBoard, Projectors, Scanners, Printers, Document Camera, etc. - Thorough knowledge of NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for Students (NETS-S), Teachers (NETS-T), Administrators (NETS-A). - Familiarity of GLEs at all grade levels. - Experience with multiple platforms (PC, Mac, Linux) a plus. - Basic network, computer, printer support.

__Certification__: - Professional Education - Ed 507.22 - Computer Technology Educator - Alternative 4 Eligibility: ~ Documentation of passing two college courses in computer technology, or ~ Documented work experience in computer technology.

__Other__: - Ability to work well with students and staff. - Willingness to continually expand technology knowledge base

__Education__: a teaching degree including Computer Technology Educator endorsement (Computer Technology Education Ed 612.12 ) __Experience__: a proven track record of successfully working with peers in collaborative situations (planning & implementation of curriculum)

__Skills__ - deep knowledge of and experience with a variety of software programs, especially MS Office Suite; Image Manipulation (such as PhotoShop); Web Design (such as Dreamweaver); Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, GoogleDocs. - intimate knowledge of desktop skills, and file management and file sharing concepts - interpersonal skills such as active listening, explicit valuing of peer opinions, perspectives and ideas - ability to synthesize ideas and mediate situations where differences in opinion and/or understanding prevent progress. - ability to articulate and effectively communicate complex ideas in lay terms - effective documentation of meetings, initiatives, - leadership skills including the ability to focus on big goals while attending to component tasks; exhibiting high standards of personal integrity, work ethic, and initiative; ability to develop and share a vision for high school computer technology education