JOB DESCRIPTION
Instructional Technology Specialist
DIVISION: Office of Academics
GRADE: 132
DEPARTMENT: Instructional Technology
WORK DAYS: 231
REPORTS TO: Director (Instructional Technology)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
DATE: 6/8/2021
Our Mission: Through a caring culture of equity, trust, and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for
college, career, and life.
Our Vision: A high-performing school district where students love to learn, educators inspire, families engage,
and the community trusts the system.
Our Guiding Principles: Equity in our approach to decision making, Ethics to demonstrate our integrity,
Engagement with our school community, and Excellence in everything we do.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) provides educational technology training and coordination for teachers,
administrators, and support staff to achieve instructional technology integration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in one of the following areas: Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, Library
Media Sciences and Curriculum Instruction.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification Level 5 (L5) GaPSC Certification or higher in leadership and
applicable T5 certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 3 Years Teaching/Media Specialist/Instructional Technology Experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong leadership traits with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• Takes initiative, detailed oriented, and is highly organized.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Collaborates with school administrators to assess, create, and implement technology integration based on school
plan.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, and training sessions with school staff to increase knowledge of technology.
• Assists teachers in developing curriculum materials and lesson plans that facilitate the implementation of the school
technology plan.
• Facilitates the selection, installation, and start-up of all educational technology systems and equipment.
• Participates with system technology committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and to develop long
range technology plans to accomplish them.
• Implements a required state technology model for recertification of instructional personnel.
• Prepares and presents information about the technology for internal and external communication.
• Administer and/or support the state and local standardized testing processes and policies.
• Coordinates services of CTA and any other resources needed to ensure the proper use and integration of
technology.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular
business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative
of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event
of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the
requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be
understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at
wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower
head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work
independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level
essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to
process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks
in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage
stress.
Remote Work Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person
working environments.
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or
national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment
practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is
not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working
conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or
remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
