Instructional Design and Technology Specialist - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

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Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Instructional Design and Technology Specialist**

REPORTS TO:
Director, Educational Technology

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Salary:

$54,035.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or

Verified like experience

New hire education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits:
BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Class/Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health, and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

Instructional Design and Technology Specialists support the professional growth and learning of all teachers, in the area of digital literacy through planning, modeling, coaching, co-teaching, training, and data analysis.

Specialists work collaboratively with other specialists, coaches, teachers, administrators, and district personnel to plan and conduct professional learning based on assessed building and/or teacher needs.

Instructional Design and Technology Specialists also participate in and support large-scale, district initiatives such as teaming models, standards-based/competency-based instruction and grading, and Universal Design for Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Arizona teaching certificate with evidence of highly qualified status
Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience
Knowledge and understanding of effective technologyenabled teaching strategies
Knowledge of national, state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
Knowledge of a variety of educational programs and apps and a commitment to continuous growth of professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about technologyenabled learning, emerging technologies, and technology related issues such as generative AI and data governance
Ability to plan and present information/training for the adult learner
Experience leading and participating in collaborative teams to plan, prepare and execute projects
Effective communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; ability to work with and motivate others through professional relationships
Ability to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelines
Ability and willingness to work outside the traditional teacher working hours and calendar, including evenings, weekends, and summers
Ability to perform moderate physical tasks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist works in conjunction with district leadership and various departments to ensure specialist/administrator/teacher/student success.

The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist:

Supports the development and implementation of school technology plans informed by the AZ EdTech standards and the MPS Foundational Technology Skills Framework in alignment with the district's PreK12 continuum, GradPlus and other district goals
Identifies educational technology professional learning needs and competencies among staff in collaboration with school and department administrators, and delivers appropriate training, and resources to support increased digital literacy in staff and students
Supports the implementation of site technology plans and the successful rollout of district initiatives such as (teaming models, PreK12 continuum, pathways, and GradPlus)
Collaborates with content specialists and experts to support effective implementation of core and supplemental digital resources at the site level.
Collaborates with educators to implement technology solutions aligned with standardsbased grading and mastery learning methodologies
Designs training for new and continuing teachers in technologyenabled learning best practices (assessment, feedback, grading)..
Facilitates the implementation of districtwide technology projects
Designs facetoface and online learning opportunities for district supported programs and technology projects
Stays informed about emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on education
Vets resources to ensure alignment with competencies, standards, and policies
Supports a Data Governance culture
Maintains a strong commitment to continuous improvement of professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about technologyenabled learning and other through ongoing professional learning
Exhibits professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit