Job Description
Instructional Technology Specialist
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL - 3.1
Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $85,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Working with high schoolers Technology security practices Microsoft Teams Systems & applications support LMS Technical Proficiency Analytics Full Job Description About Notre Dame Preparatory School Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP) is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12 located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in Towson, Maryland. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the charism of unity, NDP is committed to educating young women to transform the world, a mission the community has been committed to for more than 150 year and accepts with enthusiasm, conviction, and faith. Position Overview NDP has long been at the forefront of instructional technology integration and innovation. The Instructional Technology Specialist serves as a strategic partner in advancing innovative teaching and learning while supporting the school's mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to educating young women to transform the world. The position serves as a bridge between academics, operations, and technology, ensuring that digital innovation meaningfully supports student learning, faculty growth, institutional priorities, and operational excellence. The primary function of this position is to advance the technology skillset of faculty, staff, and students while researching, recommending, implementing, and supporting instructional technologies, digital learning initiatives, artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, and emerging pedagogical practices. Working collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff, and the Technology Department, the Instructional Technology Specialist helps shape and sustain a future-ready teaching and learning environment grounded in responsible, ethical, and mission-aligned technology use. This role requires a highly collaborative and innovative instructional leader who possesses strong analytical, organizational, instructional coaching, project management, and interpersonal skills. Work experience should include a demonstrated track record of successful instructional technology integration, faculty professional learning, digital transformation initiatives, strategic leadership, and informational technology competencies in a grade 6-12 teaching and learning environment. Core Responsibilities Instructional Technology Leadership & Innovation Support rigorous teaching and learning in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and digitally enhanced enrironments. Ensure alignment of instructional technology initiatives with institutional priorities, curricular goals, and emerging instructional trends. Research, pilot, evaluate, recommend, implement, and support instructional technologies, digital tools, AI platforms, and technology initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, student engagement, creativity, accessibility, and innovation. Collaborate with school leadership and faculty to integrate technology meaningfully into curriculum design, instructional practices, assessment strategies, and differentiated learning experiences. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional technology initiatives, faculty technology integration practices, and digital learning tools through data collection, feedback, observation, and ongoing program review. Analyze usage data, faculty feedback, and instructional outcomes to guide instructional technology decisions and continuous improvement efforts. Develop and support digital citizenship and cybersecurity education initiatives for students, faculty, staff, and families. Lead and support school-wide initiatives related to artificial intelligence, including AI literacy, ethical AI use, faculty and student guidance, classroom integration, and the development of AI guidance, guardrails, and best practices aligned with NDP's mission and philosophy. Professional Learning & Faculty Support Plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff, including workshops, summer sessions, onboarding experiences, and individualized support. Design and deliver professional learning focused on innovation, AI literacy, digital pedagogy, assessment design, cybersecurity awareness, accessibility, productivity tools, and student engagement strategies. Provide differentiated coaching and support to faculty with varying levels of technology proficiency and comfort. Mentor and support new faculty members through technology onboarding, systems training, classroom technology integration, and instructional best practices. Create and maintain training materials, documentation, video tutorials, resource hubs, and technology guides for faculty, staff, students, and families. Support faculty and staff in effectively utilizing Microsoft 365, Blackbaud/PrepNet, Teams, multimedia tools, AI tools, and other institutional systems. Student Technology Programs & Support Coordinate and execute student technology onboarding and training programs for students 6-12, including laptop deployment, digital learning readiness, and platform orientation. Support school-wide digital assessment readiness and implementation. Teach a series of technology rotations to ensure that new students are well prepared for academic success. Support student device initiatives, including the NDP 1:1 Program, laptop policies, student technology expectations, and family communications related to technology programs. Strategic Collaboration & Community Engagement Partner with school leadership, academic departments, operational teams, and the Technology Department to support institutional technology initiatives and strategic planning. Provide guidance and support to parents and families regarding digital learning, instructional technology platforms, AI, cybersecurity, and student technology expectations. Represent the school through professional organizations, conferences, workshops, collaborative networks, and institutional partnerships to remain current on emerging trends and best practices in instructional technology and innovation. Participate in admissions and community events, including Open House, parent education sessions, and student/family technology workshops. Required Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, or related field required. Master's degree is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of teaching and/or instructional technology experience in a grade 6-12 instructional environment. Independent school experience preferred. Demonstrated experience leading instructional technology initiatives, faculty professional learning, digital transformation efforts, or instructional innovation programs preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Learning Management Systems (Blackbaud preferred), Teams, multimedia tools, and instructional technology platforms. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, student data privacy, FERPA/COPPA compliance, and responsible technology use. Ability to provide technical support, system training, and end-user troubleshooting assistance. Leadership Attributes Mission-driven educator committed to student growth and character development. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work collaboratively across departments and stakeholder groups. Ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in evaluating information and developing solutions. Dependable, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging. Compensation & Benefits Notre Dame Preparatory offers a competitive, market-aligned compensation package commensurate with the seniority, scope, and impact of this role. The anticipated salary range is $65,000-$85,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off. Application Process Interested candidates should apply online through the NDP Employment site and submit: A résumé. A cover letter addressing instructional technology philosophy and alignment with NDP's mission. Contact information for three professional references. All candidates must successfully complete a background check. The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School's mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice. Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school's founding order, NDP's dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today's society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school's spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.
