2024 - 2025 School Year Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324 Bridgeport, CT 06604 ITS JOB OPENING ITS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST FULL-TIME TEACHING STAFF (TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Works with students, parents, faculty and school administrators on the planning, usage and implementation of academic technology initiatives and curriculum development. Performs basic software and hardware troubleshooting with academic users i... more details
ITS Instructional Technologist
JobID: 3856
Position Type: Teacher On Special Assignment
Date Posted: "
6/4/2024
Location: Information Technology Services
Date Available: 08/2024
Closing Date: 07/30/2024
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2024 – 2025 School Year Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324 Bridgeport, CT 06604
ITS JOB OPENING ITS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST FULL-TIME TEACHING STAFF (TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Works with students, parents, faculty and school administrators on the planning, usage and implementation of academic technology initiatives and curriculum development. Performs basic software and hardware troubleshooting with academic users in schools. Provides professional development training opportunities for District students, faculty and staff.
MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:
Partner with content directors, teachers and District office staff to design, deliver, and support technology-based projects to augment curriculum and other District technology offerings
Train/assist teachers to address planned as well as ad hoc technology needs. Results to include relevant, quality training materials that can be reused in the future.
Based on skills, assume responsibility for the management of the District’s Library Management System and assist in administration/training of the Koha LMS to faculty in District schools.
Assist teachers with the functionality of interactive projectors/displays and with developing the skills to leverage interactivity in the classroom with Smart, Promethean, Epson, Aver products
Assume project management responsibilities for various special projects and training events
Required to respond to and maintain academic support technical ticket queue
Other academic technical support and training duties as assigned
KEY SKILLS:
Elementary, Secondary or High School classroom teaching experience required
Creative, innovative, and passionate about education and technology
Strong written, oral and technical expressive communication skills
Ability to interact positively with all levels of technical aptitude including students, parents, faculty and staff with no prior technology experience
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both in-person, virtual or hybrid settings
Ability and desire to quickly learn about new technology and seek further learning opportunities
Detail-oriented, results-focused with a strong work ethic
QUALIFICATIONS:
State of Connecticut teaching certificate (013) required or equivalent
State of Connecticut School Library Media Specialist (062) endorsement preferred
Master’s degree preferred in Information Technology/Library Media Science
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience of usage of technology in the academic field
Experience providing support and end-user troubleshooting of Windows, Apple and Google based hardware and instructional documentation of usage.
Excellent troubleshooting techniques and consciousness of impact to academic instruction
Strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-up
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices.The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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