EdTech Training & Implementation Lead

WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community. Together, we are Proving What’s Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. A Career in IPS Offers… Purpose and Impact: Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you’re maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment. Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You’ll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families. Professional and Personal Growth: Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher. Skill Enhancement: Whether you’re new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement. What We Expect: Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district’s success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families. Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture. Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools. JOIN US! Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What’s Possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you. SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is seeking a Collaborative, Problem-solver, Communicator, and empowering trainerto serve as the Education Technology Training & Implementation Coordinator. The Education Technology Training & Implementation Coordinator will be responsible for leading the integration of technology into classroom instruction by designing and delivering targeted professional development to educators, school leaders, and more. This role ensures that classroom hardware—including iPads, student Chromebooks, and Apple TVs—and supplemental software are integrated into daily instruction. By collaborating closely with Coaching Coordinators, backend Ed Tech Specialists and members of the governance team, the coordinator guarantees that all digital tools and common assessment platforms are properly modeled and ready to enhance student-centered learning environments. This role reports to the Director of Education Technology. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The following outlines this position's core duties and responsibilities and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Responsibilities: Professional Development Leadership: Lead 1:1, group, and asynchronous training sessions for teachers and staff focused on the practical use of district hardware (iPads, Chromebooks, Apple TVs) and software integration. Technology Integration & Implementation: Guide teachers and instructional coaches in implementing supplemental software and common assessment tools to enhance student engagement and academic achievement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with backend Ed Tech Specialists, Coaching Coordinators, and governance teams to ensure platforms are accurately rostered and instructional technology strategies align with district-wide priorities. Educator Support & Resource Curation: Serve as the primary on-the-ground support for educators navigating new digital tools in the classroom, while developing and maintaining a repository of digital learning resources and best practices . Lead efforts to measure the impact of data-driven initiatives on student achievement and organizational performance. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following: Be a strong strategic and analytical thinker. You are a natural problem solver who can efficiently grasp and act on a big picture, quickly analyze the root causes, and define new ways forward. Your ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will bring clarity to the complex projects you lead. Embrace a fast-moving organization. Deadlines, changing priorities, and new projects don’t overwhelm you or the quality of your work. Instead, they inspire you to rise to the occasion. Your planning will be the backbone of an efficient and productive team. The team will look to you to establish systems, develop project plans, and support implementation. You will manage up and across different pieces of work to ensure the team meets goals. Deliver crisp, clean messages. Whether in writing or on the phone, your communications are articulate and concise. You understand your audience and know how to deliver inspiring messages and tough news with ease and tactful finesse. Partner with education leaders. You’ll regularly interact with stakeholders, motivating them to make incremental changes and take quantum leaps. Be willing to step up to the plate. You’re eager to contribute and learn, and willing to help identify solutions independently QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of district landscape and efforts to expand school-based autonomy Bachelor’s in Education or Instructional Technology, a minimum of three years of experience in instructional tech or coaching, and knowledge of frameworks like SAMR and PIC Proven ability to collaborate with IT, academic, and administrative teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies. Passion for educational equity and a commitment to improving outcomes for all students. WHAT WE OFFER IPS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $ 83,000. FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: Hybrid and virtual work are possibilities and at the discretion of the Chief Systems Officer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee will need to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly. EEOC STATEMENT: Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. DISCLAIMER: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. #J-18808-Ljbffr