Technology Integration Specialist: Secondary Expertise

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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 outcomes Design and support engaging, accessible, and aligned learning experiences within the Hopkins Learning Framework Build 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 practices Support effective in-person, blended, online and personalized learning practices as part of a broader approach to instructional technology integration This 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�12 Have successful experience using Canvas and student devices to support instruction in secondary settings Understand how technology can support department-based instruction, interdisciplinary learning, and specialized secondary programming Thrive in job-embedded coaching, including co-planning, modeling, and responsive, in-the-moment support Build strong, trust-based relationships with educators, school teams, and site leaders Approach technology as an instructional and equity practice, not a standalone toolset Can translate classroom practice into scalable and practical resources and supports Design and facilitate professional learning that leads to sustained changes in educator practice and student outcomes Are energized by working both in classrooms and across systems to build coherence Can support intentional online, blended, and personalized learning without treating a particular model or tool as the instructional goal Position Available: We are seeking a Technology Integration Specialist with expertise in secondary education and instructional technology integration to support effective and consistent use of Canvas, district-issued staff and student devices, and district-supported digital resources in learning environments.

The Secondary Technology Integration Specialist is an educator-leader and instructional partner who works alongside school teams to strengthen day-to-day classroom practice through coaching, modeling, and co-design. This role emphasizes a strong secondary educator skillset with demonstrated experience integrating Canvas and instructional technology in purposeful, balanced, safe and instructionally meaningful ways.

The position partners with secondary teachers, departments, programs, support staff, and site leadership to align technology integration with instructional priorities, student needs, specialized programming, and school and district goals. This position serves holistically as a member of the TIS team, balancing site-based instructional support with systemwide collaboration to foster coherence, consistency, and impact across the district's technology integration ecosystem in service of student success, wellness, and personalized learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classroom Implementation & Instructional Coaching Partner with secondary educators to implement high-leverage, technology-supported instructional strategies Co-design and model engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Canvas, district-issued staff and student devices, and district-supported digital resources Support educators in organizing instruction, communication, learning activities, assessment, and feedback within Canvas Provide responsive, in-the-moment instructional technology integration support for learning Support intentional use of technology to advance student engagement, agency, accessibility, collaboration, and academic success Support online, blended, and personalized learning practices aligned with instructional goals and student needs Promote the use of accessibility features and Universal Design for Learning practices to increase equitable access to learning
2. Instructional Technology Integration & System Support Support consistent and effective use of Canvas across secondary classrooms, departments, programs, and school sites Assist staff in selecting and using district-supported apps, tools, devices, and digital resources aligned with learning goals Partner with secondary departments and programs to strengthen instructional practice through focused and purposeful technology use Collaborate with site leadership to understand and address technology integration needs within broader site and district priorities Support the integration of Technology Use Guidance and AI Literacy Guidance into secondary instructional practice Collaborate with Technology Integration Specialists, Digital Learning Specialists, Innovation, Design & Learning, and Information Services teams to ensure coherence in technology use Contribute to shared resources, exemplars, and supports that strengthen Tier 1 instructional practice and improve student outcomes Serve as a bridge between classroom implementation, site priorities, and district expectations for technology use Translate secondary classroom and site-based insights into practical resources and scalable systemwide supports
3. Professional Learning + Individual, Site & System Capacity Building Design 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 practices Support staff in building confidence and independence in using technology intentionally for learning Partner with educators, departments, programs, support staff, and site leaders to strengthen collective capacity for effective technology integration Contribute to districtwide resources and professional learning aligned with secondary needs Share effective practices and support continuous improvement across secondary school sites and the system Contribute to coordinated TIS team priorities, resources, professional learning, and system-level work Help develop sustainable practices and resources that strengthen coherence across classrooms, departments, schools, and district initiatives Qualifications: Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required licenses and certificates in active status. Required Qualifications : Minnesota teaching license appropriate for a secondary instructional setting Secondary teaching experience Demonstrated successful experience using Canvas for learning facilitation in a secondary instructional setting Demonstrated successful experience integrating technology to support teaching and learning Ability to design and support developmentally appropriate, accessible, ethical, and technology-enhanced learning Ability to partner effectively with educators, departments, programs, support staff, and school leadership Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field Driver's license, with travel required to locations throughout the District Ability to perform work duties in office and classroom settings Desired Qualifications : Experience providing instructional coaching and professional learning Experience supporting accessibility or inclusive instructional practices Experience partnering with secondary departments, specialized programs, or site leadership teams Experience supporting responsible, ethical, and instructionally appropriate uses of artificial intelligence Experience translating classroom practices into shared resources, exemplars, or systemwide supports Experience supporting in-person, online, blended, or personalized learning Experience co-designing digital learning resources in a district-issued 1:1 device environment with staff or students to support instruction Hours & Compensation: Date of Availability: Immediately 1.0 FTE

• Willingness to work year-round, 185 days, on a flexible calendar HEA Union Contract Range: BA, Step 0: $51,000.00 MA, Step 0: $60,228.00 Position specific Benefits information is available HERE Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE Application Process: Candidates must complete an application through Appli. Track/Frontline and submit a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly indicate : Secondary teaching experience Experience using Canvas in secondary instructional settings Experience supporting intentional instructional technology use for learning and student outcomes Experience in Hopkins Public Schools, if applicable Minnesota licensure area(s)