About This Role
Supporting students and faculty with educational technology is the core of this role, which also involves providing consultative support to technology resource staff at both local school and system levels. The coach plans and delivers professional development programs to meet the evolving needs of the Jefferson County School System and its technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct educational technology support to students and faculty
- Provide consultative support to local school and system level technology resource staff
- Plan and provide professional development programs and supports effective in meeting the changing needs of the Jefferson County School System and its technology and instructional initiatives
- Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities
- Work within the school system community to promote excellent customer service, effective response times, and provide expert insights into instructional technology training and instructional support issues
- Communicate and collaborate with each school’s technology staff or technical representative in defining and establishing schedules, setting priorities, providing support/direction, and dealing with administrative issues as needed
- Communicate and collaborate with each school’s staff in development of curricula to enhance the student educational process
- Plan and provide training and professional development on new hardware and/or software applications as requested
- Engage in professional growth, ongoing training, and demonstrate professional ethics and effective leadership
- Model and maintain high ethical standards
- Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
- Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
- Maintain and submit required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
- Properly care for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system
- Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws
- Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- Valid Alabama professional educator certificate
- Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
