Colorado Academy is seeking a PK-12 Educational Technology Specialist for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position plays a crucial role in integrating technology into teaching and learning, designing and leading faculty training, and ensuring students develop essential technology skills. The role will provide ongoing, job-embedded learning and support to faculty in effective teaching practices, personal pedagogical growth, classroom management, lesson plan development, cultural competency, and the creative and innovative use of technology. The Educational Technology Specialist and Coach will also teach a middle or upper school innovation course, support school-wide technology initiatives, and stay at the forefront of emerging educational technologies.

This is a full-time, 11-month faculty position that reports to the Director of Educational Technology.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Integration & Faculty Support

• Collaborate with teachers to implement meaningful and effective technology-enhanced learning experiences.
• Assist faculty in using AI, digital tools, and emerging technologies to create engaging and differentiated instruction.
• Provide hands-on support in classrooms to help teachers and students use technology effectively.
• Develop and share instructional resources, including technology guides and video tutorials.
• Assess the level of technology integration across grades and support teachers in implementing best practices.
• Provide coaching and modeling that improves student learning, lesson design, instructional delivery, and assessments that promote equitable student experiences. 

Workshops & Professional Development

• Design and lead faculty training sessions on instructional technology, AI in education, blended learning, and digital literacy.
• Host hands-on workshops for teachers, students, and staff on emerging technologies and best pedagogical practices.
• Develop and maintain self-paced learning modules, including video guides and interactive resources for classroom technology integration.
• Stay at the forefront of educational technology trends, evaluating their potential for classroom use.

Student Engagement & Teaching

• Teach at least one Middle or Upper School innovation class per trimester. 
• Design and lead digital citizenship lessons for students across all grade levels. 
• Support interdisciplinary projects that integrate STEM, humanities, and technology-based methodologies.
• Work with teachers to develop engaging student projects that incorporate digital tools, computational thinking, and real-world problem-solving.

Collaboration & School Initiatives

• Work closely with the Director of Educational Technology to align instructional technology strategies across divisions.
• Assist in implementing school-wide policies on AI, digital citizenship, and ethical technology use.
• Support a culture of responsible, creative, and innovative technology use among students and faculty.
• Curate and share ideas, resources, and success stories related to technology integration, highlighting innovative teaching practices and impactful uses of digital tools across the school community.
• Collaborate on initiatives that promote equitable and inclusive technology practices in the classroom.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience teaching in a PK-12 setting.
• Expertise in a broad range of educational technologies, including 1:1 device programs, AI tools, various LMS, coding, and maker spaces.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively teach new and emerging digital tools.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.
• Experience leading professional development for educators on technology-enhanced learning.
• Background in coaching faculty around teaching practices, classroom management, lesson plan development, and the creative and innovative use of technology. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers, administrators, students, and families.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and staying up to date with trends in educational technology and pedagogy.

All faculty and staff at Colorado Academy are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” to support the vision of Colorado Academy, and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. Colorado Academy reserves the right to modify or revise this job description at any time.

The pay for this position is $63,200 - $113,900. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document. 

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the program and the school.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.