Anticipated - Instructional Technology Coordinator - 1.0 FTE JobID: 4560 Position Type: CLASSROOM TEACHING/PEL with Any Endorsement Date Posted: 5/28/2024 Location: Forest View Educational Center Date Available: 08/01/2024 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide The Instructional Technology Coordinator is responsible for spearheading the integration of AI technologies into educational practices, including curriculum development, teacher training, and ongoing staff support. They facilitate professional growth by staying abreast of instructional trends, identifying resources, and fostering collaboration among educators. The ITC acts as a liaison between teachers and leadership to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement in instructional strategies. QUALIFICATIONS * Presently hold a valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educators License (PEL) * Previous leadership experience SPECIFIC DUTIES * Provides ongoing staff development, training, and instructional assistance for staff. * Collaborate with educators to design and develop curriculum materials that incorporate AI technologies across various subjects and grade levels. * Prepares materials for and conducts coaching sessions with education association staff. * Lead professional development workshops and training sessions to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills required to integrate AI tools and resources into their instructional practices. * Research and evaluate AI applications, tools, and platforms suitable for educational settings, and provide recommendations for their adoption based on pedagogical goals and student needs. * Remains current in instructional trends and strategies. * Facilitates the set-up and development of online curricular resources within all curricular areas. * Works with TLFs in developing and implementing a comprehensive staff development program, including new staff induction, mentoring, coaching, and professional learning groups. * Provides building-wide and district-wide leadership to assure effective team-based problem solving for instructional improvement. * Offer ongoing support and guidance to teachers as they integrate AI technologies into their teaching methods, including troubleshooting technical issues and adapting instructional strategies. * Assist teachers in analyzing student data collected through AI-powered learning platforms to inform instructional decision-making and personalize learning experiences. * Acts as a liaison between classroom teachers and building and district leadership teams for technology, curriculum, and instructional support. * Develops opportunities for job-embedded professional development for education association staff. * Promotes building and district successes through various professional platforms. * Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Professional Learning. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: * COVER LETTER * CURRENT RESUME * ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S) * TRANSCRIPTS * THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application. Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline. Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."