Instructional Technology Specialist I Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi

Instructional Technology Specialist I JobID:

4512

Position Type:

D.O.

Certified Staff/Instructional Technology Specialist I Date Posted:

6/17/2025

Location:

District Office –

ITD Date Available:

07/01/2025 Job title: Instructional Technology Specialist I Reports to: Director of Technology Receives guidance from: Director, District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent Overtime status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations Job purpose: In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Instructional Technology Specialist I is to provide instruction, training and resources in order to facilitate the use of technology in the classrooms which will increase student use and knowledge about technology. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities:

Investigate and disseminate information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the classroom Teach demonstration lessons with the teacher taking over class instruction after the demonstration Provide training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals Maintain current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology Communicate with school and district personnel, parents and community to share information about technology initiatives Assist in the development and implementation of technology professional development Work with the school social media specialists to maintain accurate records involving computer use, inventory, cyber safety and maintenance Assess the needs and plans for new technology of assigned schools and communicates these to the appropriate personnel or technology committee Follow ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and or federal, state, local laws, rules and regulations Provide assistance in the selection, ordering, receiving and installing new equipment and software Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, and recommends repairs as needed Participate in ongoing professional development through attendance at state and national conferences as well as through a personal learning network Coordinate with curriculum specialists on ways to integrate technology in each subject level Attend curriculum department meetings Coordinate with student tech team leaders on training and 1:1 management Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures Maintain confidentiality Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the

Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct Qualifications:

Education level: Master’s Degree or higher

Certifications:

Educator license in technology, related certifications Other requirements: 5+ years of experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note:

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, days and work year as established by the

Rankin County Board of Education Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Rankin County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.

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_____________ (employee) Reviewed and agreed to by: ___________________________

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_______________ (supervisor)