Position Title

Training Specialist-Integration of Technology

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$43,683 - $60,000 prorated to amount of service

Job Description

LOCATION:         Northeast Regional Information Center – Albany or North Country

BASIC FUNCTION:  
The work involves the responsibility of working on a regional and/or individual district level to promote and support all aspects of the use of technologies to support student achievement in the PreK-12 educational setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Specifically, the work involves responsibility for training and instructing school district administrators, teachers and teaching staff on using classroom software applications supported by a BOCES Regional Information Center (RIC).
2. The incumbent also provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance to school districts, administrators, teachers and teaching staff regarding planning and implementing technology integration into curricula in alignment with current New York State learning standards.
3. The   incumbent   also   provides leadership, guidance and technical assistance in district-wide technology planning as it relates to state and federal reporting and grant applications.
4. The incumbent collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning.
5. This skilled professional works independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

Job Qualifications

1. Holds a current New York State teaching and/or administrative certificate.
2. Degree in Instructional and/or Assistive Technology preferred.
3. At least three (3) years of successful, full-time experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
4. Two (2) years professional development experience educating teachers or other adults in the integration of technology for instruction and productivity using all of the following modes: modeling, one-on-one, small group, or large group preferred.
5. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs for PreK - 12 students preferred.
6. Must have a valid driver’s license.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Job Category

All Other Certified/Licensure Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

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