Getting There

I am making the case for a full time 1-12 Instructional Technology Director. Right now, I am the Chair of 1-12 Instructional Technology along with being the Upper School librarian and technology coordinator. The main responsibility of my position as Chair is to work with the other two tech coordinators and the library coordinator to create an ICT curriculum for grades 1-12. However, that role as ballooned into something else and much bigger than origianally presented.

Here is a working list of responsibilities I see this full-time person assuming:

My friend Mary Jo Humphries from Round Rock ISD gave me the Role and Basic Functions along with some of the responsibilities to add to my list…

Job Description for the Chair of Instructional Technology and Library Services 1-12

ROLE: Through the effective and efficient performance of the characteristic duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, the Director actively participates in providing an exemplary education, which prepares each student to perform successfully in an ever-changing world.

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Develop, implement, monitor and refine instructional technology education programs.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee coordinators, librarians, and assistants, responding in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support
Oversee the development of a scope and sequence of technology skills
Oversee the development of a scope and sequence of information and communications technology skills for the library media program
Oversee the development of teacher technology proficiencies
Plan and provide teacher training for instructional use of technology
Teacher training for professional productivity

Analyze the critical needs in assigned areas, conduct team efforts to design, implement, measure and refine assigned programs, and lead quality improvement efforts

Coordinate, plan, and meet with Chair of Technology Systems on a regular basis in order to guide collaborative efforts to support effective delivery of services to the three divisions

Propose and coordinate a budget with the Chair of Technology Systems

Research, develop, recommend and direct the current and long-range plans, policies and guidelines for technology integration and courses; research and investigate appropriate modifications for technology integration and courses; develop and maintain programs, activities and services which meet student’s academic needs; provide materials, guidance and direction for teachers; initiate and provide professional and staff development opportunities for related programs; visit campuses, provide on-site observations, and attend meetings as necessary
Assist campus technology coordinators in developing a plan to train students in identified skills
Assist campus technology coordinators in their collaborations with teachers in order to integrate identified skills into curriculum
Grade and subject area software and tools
Software clearinghouse
Manage software licenses
Research on new tools and software

Identify and follow trends, strategies, and methodologies
Read and analyze for use, educational technology research studies