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North Carolina Connections Academy is hiring an Instructional Technology Facilitator. The role involves leading technology integration and digital resource implementation to support students and staff through virtual instruction. The facilitator will collaborate with stakeholders, oversee device monitoring, and foster a positive technology-driven learning environment.

Highlights

Develop and deliver professional learning opportunities focused on instructional technology.
Monitor student school devices and support digital tool implementation.
Collaborate on school improvement plans and contribute to virtual school community building.
Use LMS and communication tools including Pearson Online Classroom, Google Suite, Zoom, and LiveLesson.
Serve as a homeroom teacher and primary contact for students and learning coaches.
Hold a valid North Carolina Teaching License with specialized certification in Instructional Technology.
Possess strong technology skills, especially in Google Suite, and virtual teaching experience preferred.
Maintain student records, support state testing, and engage in professional development.
Work full-time Monday to Friday, with some evening hours and occasional travel required.
Demonstrate a customer-focused approach and ability to support diverse student and staff populations.

Instructional Technology Facilitator Full Description

Instructional Technology Facilitator

Job Category: Technology & Development

Requisition Number: INSTR017807

Full-Time
Remote

Home-based, NC
600 Park Offices Dr, Suite 115
Durham, NC 27713, USA

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

Accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Working from their home or from our Durham office, the North Carolina licensed and certified Instructional Technology Facilitator will support students and staff through high-quality virtual instruction and collaboration. Through the use of the telephone, internet, and various curriculum and communication tools they will consult frequently with stakeholders to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program and each staff member is supported in the use of instructional technology.

The Instructional Technology Facilitator will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

● Serve as a technology leader developing and delivering professional learning opportunities and appropriate digital resource implementation;

● Oversee student school device monitoring;

● Evaluate and support digital tool implementation and resources based on professional best practices and instructional relevance;

● Collaborate on and contribute to school improvement planning process and monitoring;

● Facilitate design and implementation of instruction that promotes technological competence among all stakeholders;

● Establish, promote, and distribute resources and guidelines regarding appropriate use of emerging technologies;

● Observe and collaborate with staff to support professional growth and facilitate technological implementation and confidence;

● Support and lead professional learning communities;

● Assist with the implementation of research-based differentiated instructional strategies;

● Supervise and manage assigned instructional staff according to school policy and procedures;

● Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group and 1-1 settings;

● Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and learning coach communications within specified and required timeframes for any assigned course;

● Review curriculum and assigned courses developing and maintaining a detailed knowledge of content as well as devising alternate approaches to present lessons to increase student understanding;

● Support students and learning coaches with daily assignments and provide additional strategies and approaches to drive student course completion and success;

● Adhere to and support Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Section 504 Plans for students in assigned courses;

● Engage in professional development and professional learning communities;

● Develop methods & activities for fostering & maintaining a virtual “school community”;

● Work collaboratively with school staff daily through online meeting and communication tools and school LMS (i.e. Pearson Online Classroom, Google Chat, Gmail, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.);

● Communicate regularly with learning coaches and students through use of computer and telephone (i.e. Google Voice, POC Webmail, LiveLesson, Zoom, etc.);

● Serve as a Homeroom teacher for a group of students, acting as their primary point of contact and support for all school related issues;

● Keep student records and data up-to-date, including Data Views, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and learning coach contacts;

● Serve as a proctor and support state testing assignments as directed;

● Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;

● Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

● Valid North Carolina Teaching License with “A” level certification plus 077 Instructional Technology Specialist or 18079 Special Endorsement in Computer Education.

● North Carolina residency preferred.

● A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

● Availability to work full-time teacher shift from 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.

● Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.

● Strong technology skills (especially in Google Suite).

● Virtual experience preferred.

● Demonstrated ability to create a positive, equitable, and student-centered environment.

● Customer focused approach.

● High degree of flexibility.

● Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment.

● Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, graduation, field trips, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).

● Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

● Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems.

North Carolina Connections Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive educational experience that reflects a diverse student body and fosters innovation through technology.

Original Job Description

Instructional Technology Facilitator

Job Category: Technology & Development

Requisition Number: INSTR017807

Full-Time
Remote