Technology Integration Specialist: Secondary Expertise

Technology Integration SpecialistAt Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.This position is available due to a vacancy. Purpose Statement: This role exists to strengthen how technology is used in secondary learning environments to support student engagement, instructional clarity, and equitable access to learning through consistent, developmentally appropriate, and instructionally meaningful practices. The ideal candidate is both a technology visionary and an action-oriented, student-centered operator who leads Hopkins' integration of technology in Hopkins Learning Framework-aligned learning experiences and strategies. They bring deep instructional expertise and a strong technology integration background, applying these skills to co-create technology integration ecosystems that enable rigorous, personalized learning for all students in alignment with Vision 2031.The Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) serves as an instructional partner, working alongside educators, leaders, and district teams to:Support meaningful integration of Canvas, district-issued staff and student devices, and district-supported digital resources in secondary classrooms to enhance teaching and learning outcomesDesign and support engaging, accessible, and aligned learning experiences within the Hopkins Learning FrameworkBuild educator capacity to use technology in ways that are intentional, developmentally appropriate, ethical, and instructionally impactful, informed by Technology Use Guidance, AI Literacy Guidance, research, and best practicesSupport effective in-person, blended, online, and personalized learning practices as part of a broader approach to instructional technology integrationThis role offers opportunities to shape district practice, influence system design, and grow as an instructional leader within a collaborative, values-driven team. The role is primarily school-embedded (approximately 80%), focused on instructional coaching, co-planning, modeling through proactive and responsive support. In this role, 20% of time is dedicated to districtwide collaboration, resource development, and cross-functional systems work.You may be a strong fit for this role if:Have deep secondary instructional expertise and understand the developmental and instructional needs of students in grades 6-12Have successful experience using Canvas and student devices to support instruction in secondary settingsUnderstand how technology can support department-based instruction, interdisciplinary learning, and specialized secondary programmingThrive in job-embedded coaching, including co-planning, modeling, and responsive, in-the-moment supportBuild strong, trust-based relationships with educators, school teams, and site leadersApproach technology as an instructional and equity practice, not a standalone toolsetCan translate classroom practice into scalable and practical resources and supportsDesign and facilitate professional learning that leads to sustained changes in educator practice and student outcomesAre energized by working both in classrooms and across systems to build coherenceCan support intentional online, blended, and personalized learning without treating a particular model or tool as the instructional goalKey Responsibilities:1. Classroom Implementation & Instructional CoachingPartner with secondary educators to implement high-leverage, technology-supported instructional strategiesCo-design and model engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Canvas, district-issued staff and student devices, and district-supported digital resourcesSupport educators in organizing instruction, communication, learning activities, assessment, and feedback within CanvasProvide responsive, in-the-moment instructional technology integration support for learningSupport intentional use of technology to advance student engagement, agency, accessibility, collaboration, and academic successSupport online, blended, and personalized learning practices aligned with instructional goals and student needsPromote the use of accessibility features and Universal Design for Learning practices to increase equitable access to learning2. Instructional Technology Integration & System SupportSupport consistent and effective use of Canvas across secondary classrooms, departments, programs, and school sitesAssist staff in selecting and using district-supported apps, tools, devices, and digital resources aligned with learning goalsPartner with secondary departments and programs to strengthen instructional practice through focused and purposeful technology useCollaborate with site leadership to understand and address technology integration needs within broader site and district prioritiesSupport the integration of Technology Use Guidance and AI Literacy Guidance into secondary instructional practiceCollaborate with Technology Integration Specialists, Digital Learning Specialists, Innovation, Design & Learning, and Information Services teams to ensure coherence in technology useContribute to shared resources, exemplars, and supports that strengthen Tier 1 instructional practice and improve student outcomesServe as a bridge between classroom implementation, site priorities, and district expectations for technology useTranslate secondary classroom and site-based insights into practical resources and scalable systemwide supports3. Professional Learning + Individual, Site & System Capacity BuildingDesign and facilitate job-embedded professional learning focused on Canvas, device accessibility/multilingual features, instructional technology integration, Technology Use Guidance, AI Literacy Guidance, and effective online and blended learning practicesSupport staff in building confidence and independence in using technology intentionally for learningPartner with educators, departments, programs, support staff, and site leaders to strengthen collective capacity for effective technology integrationContribute to districtwide resources and professional learning aligned with secondary needsShare effective practices and support continuous improvement across secondary school sites and the systemContribute to coordinated TIS team priorities, resources, professional learning, and system-level workHelp develop sustainable practices and resources that strengthen coherence across classrooms, departments, schools, and district initiativesQualifications:Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required licenses and certificates in active status.Required Qualifications:Minnesota teaching license appropriate for a secondary instructional settingSecondary teaching experienceDemonstrated successful experience using Canvas for learning facilitation in a secondary instructional settingDemonstrated successful experience integrating technology to support teaching and learningAbility to design and support developmentally appropriate, accessible, ethical, and technology-enhanced learningAbility to partner effectively with educators, departments, programs, support staff, and school leadershipBachelor's degree in education or a closely related fieldDriver's license, with travel required to locations throughout the DistrictAbility to perform work duties in office and classroom settingsDesired Qualifications:Experience providing instructional coaching and professional learningExperience supporting accessibility or inclusive instructional practicesExperience partnering with secondary departments, specialized programs, or site leadership teamsExperience supporting responsible, ethical, and instructionally appropriate uses of artificial intelligenceExperience translating classroom practices into shared resources, exemplars, or systemwide supportsExperience supporting in-person, online, blended, or personalized learningExperience co-designing digital learning resources in a district-issued 1:1 device environment with staff or students to support instructionHours & Compensation:Date of Availability: Immediately1.0 FTE - Willingness to work year-round, 185 days, on a flexible calendarHEA Union Contract Range: BA, Step 0: $51,000.00 MA, Step 0: $60,228