Instructional Technology Spec

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS), you will facilitate the integration of technology into instructional programs. The primary responsibility of the ITS is to enhance and improve the teaching and learning process though technology. The role involves collaboration with school teams, state teams, and national team to develop, implement, and support technology-rich educational strategies that align with the CSUSA Education Model.

How You Will Impact Education

• Collaborates with state leadership, school administrators to assess, create, and implement technology integration based on school plan.
• Coordinates with the Curriculum & Instruction Team and other business units on content, educational models, goal setting, and training plans for supported products and systems.
• Develops and facilitates synchronous and asynchronous professional development, and training sessions with school staff to increase knowledge of technology.
• Assists in developing curriculum materials and lesson plans that facilitate the implementation of the school technology plan.
• Facilitates the selection, installation, and start-up of educational technology systems and equipment.
• Participates with system technology committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and to develop long range technology plans to accomplish them.
• Prepares and presents information about the technology for internal and external communication.
• Collects feedback on technology usage for continuous improvement efforts, input to purchasing decisions, and training and support needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Takes initiative, detailed oriented, and is highly organized.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred in one of the following areas: Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Library Media Sciences and Curriculum Instruction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in K-12 Teaching, Media Specialist, and/or Instructional Technology.
• Must hold a teaching certificate from any state.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical methods and how they relate to technology integration.
• Proficiency in various educational technologies and digital platforms.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Apple Learning Coach and Microsoft Educator Trainer recognitions.
• Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds and all levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to train and motivate adult learners.
• Will require multi-day travel both inside and outside of the state.
• May require occasional weekend travel.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.