Education Technology Specialist at Total Child School

Job Purpose

• The Education Technology Specialist will lead the effective integration of digital tools and educational technologies to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
• The role ensures that technology enhances curriculum delivery, improves student engagement, and builds staff capacity in the use of digital learning platforms.

Key Responsibilities
Educational Technology Implementation:

• Support the selection, implementation, and management of educational technology platforms, including LMS, digital classrooms, and assessment tools.
• Ensure effective integration of technology into classroom teaching and learning practices.
• Support blended and online learning initiatives where applicable.

Teacher and Student Support:

• Train and support teachers in the effective use of educational technologies. 
• Provide ongoing technical and pedagogical support to staff and students. 
• Develop user guides, training materials, and best-practice resources.

Curriculum and Learning Support:

• Work with academic leaders to align technology use with curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Support digital assessment, feedback, and reporting practices.
• Promote innovative teaching methods using technology to enhance student engagement.

Systems and Platform Management:

• Support the administration and day-to-day operation of LMS, digital assessment tools, and classroom technologies.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure system reliability, security, and updates.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to educational platforms.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor usage and effectiveness of educational technology tools.
• Gather feedback from teachers and students to inform improvements.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in education technology and digital learning.