Instructional Technology Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Overview

The Instructional Software Specialist supports the acquisition, support, and use of instructional software applications. The Instructional Software Specialist collaborates with staff across the organization, including other offices inside the Department of Teaching and Learning and the Department of Digital Innovation to ensure teachers and students can access and use the software tools available to support student learning.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Act as a primary point of contact for technical support and instructional support for a variety of software applications and serve as a liaison and initial point of contact between the Department of Teaching and Learning and 3rd-party software providers.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of learning materials (including videos, user guides and e-learning resources) to support the use of division-provided instructional software tools.
• Design and deliver or coordinate professional learning opportunities for teachers and other division staff.
• Assist Department of Teaching and Learning staff in analyzing needs and selecting instructional software tools to support instructional initiatives and curricula.
• Collaborate with the Department of Digital Innovation and Department of Teaching and Learning staff to manage the process of reviewing software applications for use by teachers and schools.
• Maintain a database of software applications provided by LCPS and reviewed for teacher and school use.
• Proactively research and recommend emerging instructional technologies, including generative AI, to support innovation.
• Support, as needed, other Instructional Technology and Department of Teaching and Learning programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education                                                                                                                         Bachelor’s degree

     Experience

     Three (3) years of successful K-12 classroom teaching experience

     Licenses and Certifications

     Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License 

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of adult learning.
• In-depth understanding of current trends in educational technology, particularly around trends in instructional software.
• Experience with elearning rapid development tools, including video creation/screencasting tools and software simulation tools.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Instructional Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months / 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level:  Universal 16

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $92,712 - $152,743

Remote Work Eligible: No