Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago, IL seek Technology Integration Specialist

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 32 countries, including 21 schools in the United States.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. The instructor will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. With a total enrollment of approximately 646 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

The technology integration specialist will provide K-8 leadership to assist teachers in integrating technology with the curriculum through a “hands on” approach.  Through co-planning and co-teaching with both the technology teacher(s) and classroom teachers in the primary, lower, and middle school, the technology integration specialist will impart knowledge of software and hardware applications for use within the classroom.  In addition, she/he will work along side the Technology Systems Administrator to provide knowledge and implementation of appropriate software to administrative staff and departments.  Based in this experience of leadership, the technology integration specialist will work with the Principal and other Administrators to build the annual technology budget. She/he will work with other members of the technology staff to purchase technology equipment.

Skills Required/Preferred

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in academic technology integration or similar discipline preferred; Coursework and/or experience in elementary education and/or teaching certificate preferred; An understanding of key learning theories and methods of instruction, and their relation to technology integration; Familiarity with methods for integrating technology into the curriculum such as WebQuests, online resources, digital portfolios and other forms of assessment; Experience with Smartboards, projectors and other integration technology components; Experience with effective technology teaching strategies in teaching software and hardware skills; ability to effectively conduct faculty in-service training; Technology skills in up-to-date computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, Web page development, presentation, digital video and audio editing, image processing, and graphics applications; Experience with Blackbaud data management systems preferred.

This is a twelve-month contract with full benefits.  Salary is commensurate with training and experience.

Interested candidates should send an email containing a letter of interest and resume. Additionally, fax or mail in the Application from http://www.shschicago.org/position

taylor.camp@shschicago.org

Taylor Camp

Sacred Heart Schools

6250 N. Sheridan Rd.

Chicago, IL  60660-1799

FAX: (773) 262-6178