Technology Integration and Instructional Coach

Title: Technology Integration and Instructional Coach Classification: Exempt

Department: Department of Teaching and Learning Status: Full-Time, 10 Month

Reports to: Curriculum Director Hired by: Head of Schools

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-gender 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, focusing on the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.

The Technology Integration and Instructional Coach is responsible for fostering the professional growth of teachers through a transformational coaching approach while leading the seamless integration of technology into the curriculum. This role serves as a non-evaluative partner to faculty, providing personalized support to improve teacher practice and student learning. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of deep pedagogical expertise and high-level technical proficiency, acting as a bridge between the technology department and the academic program to ensure the integrity of the student learning experience.

Technology Integration & Technical Expertise

• Lesson & Curriculum Design: Support educators in designing developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary STEAM lessons that enhance student learning, incorporating tools such as robotics kits (e.g., LEGO SPIKE Essentials, Dash, Cubelets).
• Learning Management System (LMS) Leadership: Support the integration and effective use of LMS platforms (Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Seesaw), including training and onboarding for students, faculty, and families, as well as app integrations.
• Direct Student Engagement: Partner with teachers and students to deliver interdisciplinary STEAM learning experiences, including co-designing and facilitating lessons that integrate engineering design, creative problem-solving, and hands-on robotics, while promoting digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
• Technology & Device Support: Provide implementation and troubleshooting support for SK–8 devices (Chromebooks and iPads) and curriculum-aligned applications (e.g., Amplify, IXL, Discovery Education), ensuring reliable classroom integration.
• Liaison & Vision: Serve as the primary liaison between faculty and the technology department and collaborate with leadership to advance the school’s educational technology vision.

Instructional Coaching & Professional Development

• Transformational Coaching: Engage teachers in reflection and refinement of teaching practices through in-depth conversations, observing instructional practices, and examining student work and data.
• Modeling and Co-Teaching: Demonstrate best practice instruction by modeling lessons, co-planning curricula, and co-teaching lessons with faculty.
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Promote teacher leadership by facilitating PLCs and leading teams in assessing and aligning curriculum vertically.
• Differentiated Support: Provide ongoing individual and group professional learning that expands teachers’ understanding of classroom management, content expertise, and assessment.

Administrative & Academic Support

• Testing Support: Assist with testing and use data analysis to help teachers plan for instruction.
• New Faculty Onboarding: Meet regularly with teachers new to the school to ensure embedded support of the academic program and related tools.
• Resource Management:Recommend resources and share research on emerging trends in both pedagogy and instructional technology.

• Education: Master’s degree in education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years of successful teaching experience preferred, with specific training and experience in leading educational technology adoption and implementation and coaching or mentoring peers.
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with educational hardware and software, specifically Google Classroom and Chromebooks, and proficiency in analyzing instructional data. Google Educator Level II certification is preferred.
• Communication: Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, with comfort in designing and leading professional learning.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships, develop an equity-centered mindset, and effectively multitask projects independently and within a team.

Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000

Based on experience and level of education. Additional compensation may be available for those with higher experience and education.

Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition Remission
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) on the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.