Job Description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Specialist II, Information Technology.

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Title: Specialist II, Information Technology

Promotes awareness and integration of digital tools, designs and facilitates professional learning opportunities, and manages system-wide instructional technology projects to ensure sustainable and equitable technology-enhanced learning while administering communications systems and online learning initiatives. Performs work independently with minimal supervision, applying intermediate-level knowledge to serve as an experienced individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Trains stakeholders on the use of district-adopted tools, developing training materials tailored to their needs utilizing various methods and platforms.
• Collaborates with teachers to plan and facilitate technology-rich lessons that engage students and meet diverse learning needs.
• Manages projects related to the adoption of new technologies, ensuring alignment with district goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Creates models for educators on technology concepts, including hardware, software, Web 2.0 tools, and mobile devices to enhance instructional curriculum utilization.
• Encourages feedback exchange from all users to improve tool effectiveness and training strategies through a professional learning environment.
• Researches current trends in technology software/hardware to stay updated on best practices for educational applications.
• Promotes an innovative culture that empowers educators by supporting the infusion of contemporary technologies into student learning experiences.
• Identifies problems and resolve moderately complex issues as they arise.
• Makes minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
• Ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience level required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate at level T-4 or above.