Instructional Technology/Data Analysis Resource Teacher  (IT/DART)

10.5 month position

SY 2024-2025

Do you have a passion for supporting teachers, helping them to use data to guide instruction, and supporting them with the latest technology to increase engagement? 

The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is accepting applications for an Instructional Technology/Data Analysis Resource Teacher (IT/DART) for the 2024-2025 school year.  The IT/DART works with administrators, teachers, and other school staff to provide coaching support in the area of analyzing, interpreting, and disaggregating data.  The IT/DART also works with teachers to develop, refine, and demonstrate evidenced-based lessons correlated to the SOLs that are enhanced by instructional technology. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a resource to principals and classroom teachers in the area of data analysis and interpretation for instructional and school improvement purposes
• Analyze school and grade level data trends
• Support PLC/data meetings with administrators and teachers as they analyze and make data driven decisions to impact student achievement
• Build capacity in teachers and teams to locate and analyze data to help inform instruction (e.g., Performance Matters and other data repositories)
• Support continuous improvement by assisting with data analytics to determine instructional strategies and structures to address student needs
• Support teachers with the integration of technology resources, emerging technologies and best practices to enhance teaching and learning
• Model effective instructional strategies using technology
• Collaborate with teachers in lesson planning and delivery
• Create and deliver instructional technology focused learning resources and professional development for teachers and staff
• Participate in school level technology planning and recommend appropriate hardware and software resources
• Collaborate with school personnel and administrators to support the implementation of both division level and school level technology and data initiatives
• Work in conjunction with community organizations such as law enforcement to provide Internet Safety resources
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to stay up to date with ever changing advancements in instructional technology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Virginia teaching license
• Have five years teaching experience
• Have experience effectively co-teaching and/or collaborating with peers
• Have experience effectively analyzing data and using that analysis to guide instructional decisions
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education to provide instruction
• Have experience working with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration and course work
• Have experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and practices of technology programs in K-12 education

PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS:

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience with using the interpretation of classroom data to inform instruction
• Technical knowledge and expertise

SALARY:  $52,575.88 - $86,938.00 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience

FLSA Status:  Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100