Location
Omaha, NE | United States
Job description
Location: IMS Department, Teacher Administration Center, (T.A.C.) 3215 Cuming St, Omaha NE 68131
Reports To: Director of IMS User Support
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 10 Month 200 duty days / Exempt
Salary Schedule: Specialist 3
- Salary placement commensurate with training and experience
Position Purpose: The Technology Trainer is assigned to work with administrators, teachers and staff in approximately one-third of the elementary buildings in the Omaha Public Schools. As a trainer, this staff member will be instrumental in working directly with teachers to assist them with instructional deliver using technology, training staff on how to use new District-approved applications, as well as troubleshooting basic issues with technology. In this role, the successful candidate will work with building leadership to provide trainings and workshops that meet the needs of staff in the building. These may be 1:1, small or large group sessions.
Essential Performance Responsibilities - Support district technology training initiatives in assigned elementary schools.
- Collaborate with Technology Training Team on district technology professional development.
- Work collaboratively with schools to train staff members.
- Coordinate demonstrations of student work and projects at the State School Board meeting each year.
- Follow up with training attendees on questions they may have regarding training content.
- Conduct technology training via workshops, webinars, small group, and one-on-one with a focus on elementary schools.
- Develop workshops as requested by principals.
- Create and publish training videos and tutorials for the OPS training team website.
- Market upcoming training opportunities and maintain online registration system and attendance records.
- Attend ESU related monthly meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Bachelor's degree required.
- 3-5 years successful training experience in a corporate or education setting.
- Teaching/training experience with adult learners.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft products aligning with the vision for the District.
- Experience with multiple delivery methods in training adult learners.
- Good organizational and record keeping skills.
- Ability to work with adults who have varying technology proficiencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Experience with application and hardware evaluation.
- Experience creating training materials in multiple formats.
- Knowledge of technology peripherals including interactive boards, document cameras, projection devices and adapters.
- Knowledge of appropriate use of popular social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
- Ability to facilitate meetings using various technology resources.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Limited local travel will be required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: - Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Interrelations: - Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance - In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a classified full-time exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.
The offer of employment is contingent upon:
- Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for your position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining "Highly Qualified status," etc.), as identified.
- A thorough background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.
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