Roles of the Technology Coordinator

Technology Teacher

Coordinate instruction in and access to the Computer Lab

Coordinating staff development activities to ensure that all students/teachers are comfortable using their computers through staff development, mini class lessons and modeling.

Facilitate and assist staff with effective integration of technology and school curriculum looking at both short and longterm goals

Create awareness of new/innovative uses of technology

To participate as a representative in complex and district activities as needed

Liason with State/District RTs and Tech Coordinators from other schools

Attend technology classes, seminars, workshops, conferences, etc...

Establish and maintain publishing facility in the multi-media center and computer room.

Coordinate with other departments--ex. Library

Coordinate/facilitate planning for technology - lead Tech Committee

To keep abreast of the changes in technology.

To contact vendors for purchases, repair and maintenance

Recommend/Specify hardware/software products

To maintain an inventory of hardware, peripherals and software used in the lab and schoolwide

Procurement

Develop and coordinate a time line for additional hardware purchases

Legal/Ethical Use of technology

Help develop a schoolwide AUP policy

ITV/DLT Coordination

To maintain an adequate budget.

Troubleshooting to maintain the lab and classroom computers.

Software/license management

LAN/Manager/Administrator

Coordinate voice/video/data network infrastructure

Coordinate/Document LAN planning & installation

Coordinate with Library/Adminstration Networks

Manage & Maintain the LAN

Coordinate Staff Development Activities re: LAN access & services

Install & Maintain systems security

Support Administrative software (e.g., Macschool, Lotus Notes)

Help develop LAN Access Policies & Procedures

Consult and coordinate with NSSB regarding standards

Coordinate vendors and purchases

Inventory and Record Keeping: Hardware/Software/IP addresses/Passwords/Accounts

Coordinate appropriate Networking related inservicing (email/Internet/general usage & troubleshooting)

Software License Management

Coordinate with Library/Adminstration Networks

Manage & Maintain the LAN

Coordinate Staff Development Activities re: LAN access & services

Install & maintain systems security

Support administrative software (e.g., Macschool, Lotus Notes)

LAN access policies & procedures