Employment Opportunities

This faculty position is full-time for 10 months and reports directly to the Head of School.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students, teachers, staff, and parents
• Develop whole class instruction for students and teacher training in Assistive Technology (AT), Google Drive, Google Classroom, coding, videography, software, internet safety/cyberbullying, etc.
• Instruct students on how to use AT to support their individual diagnoses or learning challenges
• Educate families on their student’s needs and use of assistive technology
• Document assistive technologies and provide comments on students’ report cards
• Research and evaluate new developments in educational/assistive technology particularly for students with language-based learning disabilities
• Preview and test hardware, software and websites for possible use at The Hillside School, complete cost analysis for each and purchase 
• Troubleshoot minor software and hardware issues (when Junction PC is not on site) and assist Junction PC when they have to remote into a computer
• Communicate with vendors
• Prepare documentation for grant proposals as requested/needed
• Create technology budget and maintain detailed records for annual audit
• Manage and administer online subscriptions for students, faculty and staff
• Provide assistance regarding device usage, software applications, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom across all curriculum areas
• Perform related duties as assigned/required

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in Educational Technology, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related web-based or other tools
• Demonstrated success working with colleagues to identify instructional needs to enable/enhance student learning
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Fluency and proficiency with Google Apps for Education
• Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please send the following information to Jason Seggern, Head of School, jseggern@hillsideschool.org or The Hillside School, 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of clearances and certifications

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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Small class sizes, high level of support, and competitive pay. “I should be paying you.” – Current substitute teacher.

Must have the following clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please call 610-967-3701 or email anemeth@hillsideschool.org.

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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