About this role
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT PS623 ** BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO WORK! ** Our family-friendly workplace lets you balance career and parenting JOB TITLE: Elementary Technology Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal FLSA: Exempt Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Elementary Technology Teacher, in collaboration with the Elementary Instructional Technology Coach, will be responsible for implementing the elementary technology curriculum. The Elementary Technology Teacher will also collaborate with teachers to integrate the use of technology into instruction that meets local, state, and national standards for educational technology. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The Elementary Technology Teacher must hold a valid elementary teaching certificate and have three or more years of teaching experience and a master's degree is preferred. This candidate must be proficient with Windows and Google OS/iOS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Use district-approved curriculum to plan for and instruct assigned classes/students.
• Implement appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of integrating technology into the elementary curriculum.
• Troubleshoot common technology problems when the building technician is not available per district technology procedures.
• Assess students' learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
• Use technology to increase student engagement through collaboration and communication.
• Utilize technology to solve problems and increase critical/creative thinking.
• Apply and model safe, legal, and ethical use of technology.
• Collaborate as time permits with classroom teachers to plan and deliver technology-integrated lessons that support technology across the curriculum, both in the lab and in the classroom.
• Implement and model student-centered teaching that actively engages learners in developing essential 21st-century skills.
• Model creative and innovative uses of technology in classroom instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and complete progress reports and report cards as scheduled.
• Communicate with parents and teachers/school counselors on student progress.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Participate in faculty meetings, district professional development, early release meetings, and other collaborative opportunities to share technology updates, implement best practices, stay informed about school/district initiatives, and remain current with educational technology trends and innovations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with all district stakeholders.
• Provide for their professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
MENTAL DEMANDS Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and have a strong attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and present. Close vision ability to look at a computer screen for long periods is required. This employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee's regular daily rate. EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy of professional staff personnel.
Approved: March 2015, Revised: July 20, 2020, May 19, 2025