Sr Instructional Tech Spec

<p class="p1"><em>As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,&nbsp;</em><em>CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education&nbsp;</em><em>management organizations in the United States,&nbsp;</em><em>providing a wide variety of educational choices&nbsp;</em><em>to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools&nbsp;</em><em>across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,&nbsp;</em><em>and Louisiana.</em></p> <strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>

FL-Aventura-Don Soffer Aventura High School

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.<br /><br /><strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=394111&type=d

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Full-Time

Don Soffer Aventura High School

Overview: <p>Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest &shy;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&trade;. 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&trade;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p> <p>To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life &trade;. 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&trade; through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a&nbsp;<strong>Senior Instructional Technology Specialist&nbsp;</strong>supports the integration of instructional technology across multiple schools. This role enhances and improves the teaching and learning process through technology by working directly with school leadership teams, teachers, area curriculum directors, and support teams. The SrITS serves as a regional resource, aligning technology integration efforts with the CSUSA Education Model and ensuring consistency and quality across schools. Works closely with traditional techs to ensure seamless integration of technology in the classrooms</p> <br /> <br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Partners with school leaders, area curriculum specialists, and support teams to assess needs, develop, and implement school-based instructional technology plans.</li> <li>Supports alignment of technology integration practices in collaboration with state teams and the national instructional technology team.</li> <li>Design, coordinate, and deliver high-impact professional development programs (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid) that build staff capacity in instructional technology.</li> <li>Provides support in the rollout, training, and ongoing use of educational platforms and devices (e.g., iPads, Apple TVs, learning management systems).</li> <li>Advises school-based leadership teams in evaluating, selecting, and implementing digital tools that align with instructional goals and equity priorities.</li> <li>Provide targeted, individualized coaching to educators and instructional leaders on leveraging technology for effective and innovative teaching informed by insights gathered through classroom observations.</li> <li>Provide leadership in diagnosing and resolving instructional technology challenges, including interactive displays, devices and instructional software, coordinating with IT teams when needed.</li> <li>Collect, analyze, and present usage data and feedback to inform strategic decision-making, professional learning, and technology investments.</li> <li>Prepares and delivers presentations and reports to stakeholders on regional progress, outcomes, and impact of technology initiatives.</li> <li>Facilitate state-wide communities of practice to share innovative approaches, success stories, and evidence-based best practices.</li> <li>Develop scalable training models and resources to ensure consistency and sustainability across schools.</li> <li>Partner with schools in developing curriculum resources and lesson plans that leverage technology to enhance learning outcomes.</li> <li>Acts as a bridge between instructional staff, IT departments, and school leadership to ensure technology integration aligns with academic priorities and goals.</li> <li>Participates in regional and system-level committees focused on educational technology strategy and long-range planning.</li> <li>Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of industry trends and shaping organizational direction in instructional technology.</li> <li>Support and assist with onboarding of new instructional technology specialists</li> </ul> <br /> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple school sites.</li> <li>Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects across schools simultaneously.</li> <li>Ability to collect, interpret, and act on feedback and data from diverse school environments.</li> <li>Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a regional context.</li> <li>Knowledge of K-12 instructional practices and how technology enhances teaching and learning.</li> <li>Comfortable delivering PD to adult learners across multiple formats and audiences.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.</li> <li>Master's degree required in Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Curriculum &amp; Instruction, or related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in K-12 teaching, instructional technology, or a related role; experience supporting multiple campuses is preferred.</li> <li>Valid teaching certificate from any U.S. state.</li> <li>Recognitions such as Apple Learning Coach and Microsoft Educator Trainer are required or must be obtained within the first year.</li> <li>Experience with Apple and Microsoft ecosystems in K-12 education settings.</li> <li>Ability to travel daily within the assigned region; some travel outside the region and occasional weekend work may be required.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>May perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p> <p>While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:</p> <ul> <li>Usual office working conditions.</li> <li>K-12 Classroom working conditions</li> <li>Onsite visits to schools on a regular basis</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Physical Demands</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>No physical exertion required.</li> <li>Travel within or outside of state.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>FLSA Overtime Category</strong></p> <p>Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.</p> <br /> <br />