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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Northwestern Michigan College Job Description
Job Title: Instructional Designer
Classification: Coordinator III, Professional Level 4
Department: Educational Media Technologies
Reports To: Director for Educational Media Technologies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Jan Oliver
Prepared Date: 4-20-09
Approved By: Chris Keenan, Director of Human Resources
Approved Date: May 4, 2009, Revised 8/13/09
SUMMARY
The Instructional Designer supports instructional design, course development, and assures quality learning. This person will use instructional design principles and practices to help instructors and trainers effectively apply adult learning theories and practices, improve teaching and address the demand for assessment and accountability, integrate technology where appropriate, manage instructional projects, and oversee copyright and intellectual property issues. May require working occasional nights and weekends. This individual will have a strong educational and pedagogical background, excellent customer service and people skills, be very approachable, and possess the ability to use effective collaboration techniques in working with individuals and teams with diverse personalities. The ideal candidate will have good listening skills and the ability to communicate with and understand the needs of others, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, able to quickly develop strategies, and will maintain integrity and a good work ethic.
Visit http://www.nmc.edu/about/employment/instructional-designer.pdf to learn more about this position.
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Instructional Specialist- MAISA
Job Details
Deadline:
8 October 2009
District – Organization:
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – (MAISA)
Position Details:
MAISA is seeking letters of interest from individuals for the contracted position of Instructional Specialist. This is a contracted position with MAISA as the supervising organization and does not provide any employee benefits (such as medical/dental). The term of the position is November 1, 2009-September 30, 2010, with potential 1-year contract renewals based on satisfactory performance.
To learn more visit http://maisa.mistaff.com/instructional_specialist_maisa_0 for more information.
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Director of Educational Technology and Information Systems – Fraser
Public Schools
Job Details
Deadline:
2 October 2009
District – Organization:
Fraser Public Schools
Position Details:
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science degree required
• Masters Degree in Instructional Technology preferred.
• Teaching Certificate and experience preferred.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
SUPERVISES: Network Supervisor
Computer Technicians
Computer Lab Assistants
JOB GOAL: To provide coordinated management of, and planning for, information resources and technology in the support of instruction and organizational management.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. *Supervises the development, implementation, facilitation, and monitoring of the instructional technology and management technology programs including voice, video, and data.
2. *Conduct continuous evaluation of the District’s use of technology.
3. *Serves as a consultant to Executive Staff and other administrative staff.
4. *Assists the Superintendent, Executive Staff and building level administrators in the application of the principles of instructional technology in their leadership roles in the District.
5. *Supervises the annual budget for the instructional technology and information management technology programs.
6. *Supervises long-range planning for the District’s instructional technology and information management technology programs.
7. *Provides supervision and leadership for technology related capital projects for new construction, remodeling or revisions.
8. *Remains knowledgeable about information resources, both instructional and management-oriented, in all media formats, as well as trends and developments regarding their use.
9. *Assumes responsibility for maintaining a system of information storage and retrieval for the purpose of supporting the Executive Administration in long-range planning.
10. *Establishes policies and procedures for purchasing, organizing and managing all material and equipment associated with instructional technology and information management technology.
11. *Supervises the inventory and maintenance of equipment associated with both instructional and information management technology programs.
12. *Maintains open communications with the professional staff of local, state, and national organizations, institutions, and agencies involved in instructional technology, and the uses of voice, video, and data for both instruction and management.
13. *Provides research and development for grants to support innovative technology projects K – 12.
14. *Recommends and provides technology support services enabling teachers and administrators to successfully integrate technology into curriculum and school improvement.
15. *Assists in developing District and site specific technology plans in collaboration with appropriate committees.
16. *Attends curriculum review cycle meetings.
17. *Plans and provides training for staff in the use of selected technologies and information processes.
18. *Facilitates the selection, and supervises purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of all computer, video, and voice communications equipment.
19. *Administers the scheduling, maintenance, and repair of all equipment.
20. *Administers federal and state grants for instructional technology.
21. *Supervises the District’s cable communications system and distance learning labs.
22. *Manages and coordinates the efforts of outside contractors in their services (i.e., training, installation, troubleshooting, etc.) for the District.
23. *Develops District-wide staff development and training schedules for all staff.
24. *Supports the Assistant Superintendent in his/her overall administration efforts; interprets his/her ideas and decisions to staff and public; keeps him/her informed of pertinent department developments and events; and seeks his/her counsel on decisions as necessary.
25. Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant
Superintendent for Instruction.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year – 12 months.
Salary range – $100,000 – $105,000.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated at least once every three years by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
*Essential functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
ERG: jas
07/2009
eMail:
Website:
For more information visit http://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/index.aspx?folder=2804.
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Academic Technology Consultant for Languages
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Center for Instructional Technology (cit.duke.edu), the Academic Technology Consultant (ATC) provides support for faculty to encourage the effective use of instructional technology in key academic disciplines and programs at Duke. The ATC works within a collaborative, team-based environment and coordinates activities with other CIT staff, the University’s Office of Information Technology, Library staff and school-based technology support staff.
Visit http://library.duke.edu/jobs/atc.html for more information about this position.