The Regional Technology Coordinator will be responsible for training cluster and school-based staff in the administrative and instructional use of technology (i.e., multimedia computers, digital video discs, telecommunications devices, etc.) and the integration of instructional software/courseware into the Prince George’s County Public Schools curriculum. The Regional Technology Coordinator will report to the Director of Technology Training & Support.  

 

Coordinates and supports information technology and systemic initiatives and for each school;

Assists in the development and implementation of school information technology plans as part of the school improvement plan;

Facilitates communication between teachers within the region to share technology ideas and to develop collaborative on-line projects;

Assists in the development of an information and instructional database which supports the curriculum;

Evaluates and troubleshoots basic hardware and software problems to conduct training;

Provides support for all information technology users;

Provides staff development activities including demonstration lessons using digital literacy assisted instruction and other state of the art information and instructional technology; and

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Thorough knowledge of networking systems, instructional management systems, and student records systems;

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional programs;

Demonstrated ability in the use of emerging technologies including information age telecommunications and Internet skills;

Ability to work cooperatively as a team member,;

Effective management and administrative skills;

Effective human relations skills;

Excellent oral and written communication skills; and

Willingness to work flexible schedules and to conduct evening in-services.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with a Standard Professional Certificate and five (5) years successful teaching experience preferred; candidates with exceptional portfolios of demonstrated technology skills will be considered with less classroom experience.

 

 

Standard Professional Certificate.

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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