Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
Revised

POSITION:

SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER/COORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. New Jersey Instructional Certificate
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Technology experience must be demonstrated by the following:
   • Completion of college technology courses.
   • Demonstrated achievement in teaching/presenting technology use/applications and staff development.
4. Basic knowledge and experience with various hardware platforms/software troubleshooting.
5. Basic knowledge of networking
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and District Information Systems Technology Manager

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(District-wide and not permanently assigned to any school)

1. Provides staff development and acts as a resource person, giving demonstrations, in- services, consultation or sharing articles and materials.
2. Coordinates the implementation of district technology directives at the school level.
3. Demonstrates ability to operate technology hardware and educational software used at the building level.
4. Assists in the development and implementation of the school-based technology plan in cooperation with School Leadership Council and building-level staff and administration to include:
   • Needs assessment
   • Vision and knowledge of future education and technology trends and needs
   • Whole School Reform model
   • Technology instruction and support of NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, in all subject areas.
5. Previews software programs, reads journals and articles, attends conferences, demonstrations and workshops, networks with others in the field to keep abreast of trends and significant developments in educational technology.
6. Provides support for building telephone system.
7. Maintains computer connections to the Internet and troubleshoots Internet problems.
8. Assists with hardware maintenance and logs of computer repairs.
9. Maintains building computer inventory.
10. Maintains an inventory of software drivers and manuals for the computers and accessories in the building and downloads updated software drivers for installed hardware.
11. Installs new software and system upgrades.
12. Provides new hardware installation.
13. Maintains and monitors equipment sign-outs.
14. Assists with the administration and maintenance of the building servers and network.
15. Assists staff with their technology needs.
16. Troubleshoots in-warranty repairs and contacts the vendors.
17. Meets regularly with the District Technology Coordinator.
18. Assists in the development of curriculum for the study of educational technology and application software programs and/or the infusion of educational technology into the core curriculum.
19. Assists in the teaching of students in educational technology and application software programs for the infusion of educational technology into the core curriculum.
20. Assists in the preparation of requisitions and detailed information sheets for the ordering of all building technology equipment, software and/or supplies, where appropriate, checks orders as they arrive, corrects shipping errors and maintains records.
21. Demonstrates a willingness to devote the additional time and attention required to resolve emergency situations when hardware and/or software is malfunctioning.
22. Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses materials economically.
23. Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
24. Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and programs of the school in a position and constructive manner.
25. Performs other duties, which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 Months. Salary and contract to be determined by the negotiated agreement between the Board of Education and the Bridgeton Education Association (BEA).

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff. Principal will have ultimate responsibility for the written evaluation.

06-12/12-13
5/1/14 AS
8/18/15 AS