Posting Dates:  March 13, 2018 - March 19, 2018

Salary:  Based on degree and years experience

Certification:  WV Teacher Licensure and WV Technology Integration Specialist Credential or Temporary Authorization.  The board will consider applications from persons who can obtain a TIS Permit only if no fully qualified persons apply.

Employment Term:  200 days; 2018-19 school year

Budget Source:  State Aid/Local

Supervisor:  Principal Assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Evidence of leadership and relationship building;
• Prior application of technology skills;
• Familiarity with work in an educational setting;
• Up-to-date knowledge of technology applications in an educational setting;
• Work collaboratively with teachers and students to integrate technology and instruction;
• Establish a direct correlation between linking technology to the instructional strategies identified within the school imporvementy grants and/or the school strategic plan;
• Teaching experience;
• Classroom management skills and effective comjmunication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience with efficient technology strategies for project-based learning (PBL), differentiated instruction (DI), backward design, and Support for Personalized Learning (SPL) process;
• Successful interview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO TIS POSITION:

• Assess technology knowledge and skill levels of staff;
• Identify software, curriculum, teaching strategies, and other educational resources available to meet specific school, teacher and student needs;
• Participate in school and district strategic planning and grant writing;
• Develop a technology component to the school professional development plans, aligned with the school's grant proposal and strategic plan;
• Collaborate/coordinate with teachers to support the use of technology in delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional strategies;
• Adhere to and communicate copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources;
• Model the integration of technology in all curriculum areas, providing an emphasis in curriculum areas identified for improvement in the school strategic plan;
• Assist in assorted systems administration;
• Monitor AUP and CIPA compliance;
• Conduct staff development in the area of technology integration;
• Assist in performance evaluation of various statewide technology resources as well as county and school software applications;
• Provide input concerning school personel technology usage and proficiency;
• Participate in meetings and professional development structured by the WVDE;
• Participate in professional development in regard to maintaining most current certification;
• Assess and report progress in student achievement based on accountability measures;
• Prepare and submit accurate reports in a timely manner as required;
• Have an understanding of fundamental learning theories and methods of instructgion blended with knowledge of technology;
• Expertise and strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum such as interactive activities, online resources, digital portfolios, and other forms of classroom assessment as deemed appropriate;
• Other dutes as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THIS POSITION IS DETERMINED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

• School Assessment for the Integration of Technology Monitoring Instruments;
• Onsite classroom observation and monitoring;
• Trend analysis of targeted needs and student achievement from year to year;
• Presentation showcase:  A year in Review Multi-Media Project focusing on technology integration and 21st Century learning in the school district;
• TSR Teacher Status Report goals for technology;
• The TIS is not responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting computer labs, maintaining computer networks, or providing technical support to schools or districts;
• This individual may not cover classes and the time in the building should maintain an instructional focus (not supervising students during non-instructional times).