ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRT)

LOCATION: Schools and/or Central Office. May be assigned to schools in a particular attendance area.

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Math and Technology for Central Office positions/Principal for School based positions

PAY GRADE: Teacher scale (10 month position)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

The Instructional Technology Resource Teacher is to assist teachers with the integration of technology in the classroom, to train teachers to use technology in an effective manner, and to assist with curriculum development as it relates to educational technology.  The ITRT is to be a “first responder” in the case of technical problems at schools, performing minor networking, software, and hardware repairs and referring others on to Computer Resource Specialists. The ITRT is responsible for modeling instructional strategies with students, providing training and professional development, developing the curriculum, or performing similar kinds of duties and responsibilities as the school division may deem appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Assists teachers and staff, grades K-12, with the integration of technology in the classroom; provides inservice to groups of teachers/staff as well as individualized assistance as requested;
• Provides technology training opportunities throughout the school year for teachers and staff to use technology in an effective manner;
• Assists with curriculum development as it relates to educational technology with a special emphasis on the RCPS technology program in grades 7-8;
• Works with school testing coordinators and principals regarding online testing in the school;
• Locates online and software-based SOL resources, including test preparation materials, and makes them accessible for students and teachers;
• Maintains school-based webpages;
• Provides training and support to teachers in using SASI for administrative tasks;
• Provides demonstration teaching to students in the appropriate use of technology in the classrooms and/or computer labs;
• Assists library media specialists in using computer technology in the schools’ media center for circulation, catalog, and research;
• Solves minor problems related to networks, servers, workstations and peripherals in classrooms, labs, and school offices;
• Refers more serious problems related to networks, servers, workstations and peripherals in classrooms, labs, and school offices to the appropriate RCPS technology staff;
• Assists with maintaining student and faculty accounts on school servers;
• Assists with the installation and configuration of new computers and peripherals including workstations and fileservers;
• Assists with the installation and configuration of new or updates of software on school computers including workstations and file servers;
• Keeps informed on the latest technologies, practices, and programs in the computer field;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Examines and recommends computer hardware and software to teachers and administrators;
• Assists in the implementation of the county-wide technology plan;
• Cooperates with other staff members in promoting a positive organizational climate;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Performs related duties as assigned in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The ITRT must demonstrate the ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community. He/she must possess the ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, and students. The ITRT must be knowledgeable about successful integration of technology into the classroom. He/she must have the ability to diagnose and solve computer, peripheral, and network problems. The ITRT must be able to communicate effectively with adult learners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ITRT must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and be a licensed teacher. Successful experience in public education as a teacher is required. He/she must have experience in integrating technology in the classroom. He/she must have experience using computers and peripherals effectively in a classroom setting including, but not limited to, printers, scanners, external storage devices, video equipment, such as digital cameras and computer projection devices. NETS*T certification and a master’s degree in educational technology are desired though not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ITRT must be able to provide his/her own transportation to schools throughout the division. He/she must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings include work in offices, computer labs, and classrooms. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment such as technology equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required by phone, e-mail, or in person.

EVALUATION

The Director of Math and Technology or School Principal will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.