document PROGRAM DIRECTOR-T&FASEG Popular

DESCRIPTION

The Program Director will oversee a territory-wide grant and provide leadership for an innovative project for technology integration in the 21^st Century and a teacher/paraprofessional quality project (TPQ). The Program Director will report to the Deputy Commissioner for Curriculum and Instruction.  This is a 3-year Federally-funded position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Oversee all aspects of the T&FASEG;
• Provide leadership and management of a three-year Federally-funded grant;
• Write reports, complete procurement processes, and complete other duties related to the management of a Federal grant;
• Attend technical assistance meetings with USDOE and partners;
• Supervise the Program manager of TPQ and the implementation of the TPQ portion of the grant;
• Write reports, complete procurement processes, and complete other duties related to the management of a Federal grant;
• Collaborate with territory and district staff, outside consultants and local teachers to support their use of technology in the delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional methods;
• Work with teachers, students, and families toward integrating the use of hardware, software and Internet resources in support of student learning;
• Assisting teachers in meeting territory and national standards for subject-area and technology-learning objectives;
• Create learning resources for teachers, staff and students, such as websites, tutorials, interactive programs and databases that support teachers in integrating technology;
• Consult on the technology budget for computer resources, including hardware, software, learning resources and training needs;
• Research, recommend and , in some cases, requisition hardware, software and related resources; identify trends in software, curriculum, teaching strategies and other education areas;
• Assist in assessing technology skill levels of students, teachers and staff;
• Lead planning processes for technology integration professional development;
• Participate in staff and committee meetings as required;
• Assist in grant writing as need;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Has basic understanding of Federal grants processes and requirements;
• Has knowledge of Federal and private resources for technology and teacher quality;
• Uses effective organizational skills to coordinate programs and supervise staff;
• Is able to present information to various audiences using clear and effective communication tools;
• Is able to organize complex tasks and establish and maintain schedules;
• Is committed to ongoing personal professional development;
• Possesses the personal characteristics to be a positive force in the decision-making process with skills in problem solving and consensus building;
• Has knowledge of standards and curriculum development processes;
• Is proficient in technology integration;
• Is able to be resource on current educational research in instructional technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or higher in education technology and three (3) years of successful experience in teaching, consulting or related technology integration experience.  Experience in managing Federal grants would be an asset.