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Educational Technology Specialist (ETS)

Etqan Global Academy (EGA) opened in August 2019 as an IB Candidacy school embracing the Canadian Curriculum of Ontario. In August 2020 we will be expanding our grades from Pre-KG to Grade 5. Our teaching staff comes primarily from native English-speaking regions. We have established a welcoming and caring environment that focuses on moving every child to their potential.

We are seeking an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) to join us in August 2020.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining high-quality technology integration into teaching and learning throughout all educational settings to support teachers in enhancing instruction, improve student performance, and assist students in becoming technologically savvy. In addition, the ETS supports students as they create projects and complete classroom assignments and have an active role in the classroom.

Duties of the Elementary Educational Technology Specialist:

Identify school educational technology needs, barriers and weaknesses; develop, organize and implement solutions for students, teachers, staff and administrators.
Craft and update EGA’s Instructional Technology Strategic Plan.
Serve as the Educational Technology Specialist Leader and model effective instructional strategies utilizing technology in a collaborative teaching environment.
Research and propose new ways to enhance teaching and learning, promote innovation, and foster purposeful, meaningful, and creative integration of technology.
Use data to design technology-based instructional strategies.
Train staff to effectively use Classe365 School Management System, BrainPop, Razkids, Smartboards, Google G Suite, Virtual Reality, Discovery Education, Chrome Books, MacBook Pro, and other educational software.
Evaluate and report to Principal effectiveness of professional development training.
Maintain a log of educational technology activities and submit a report to the Principal to keep him abreast of the progress of the educational technology implementation plan.
Write a monthly report to be shared with the School Board focused on Educational Technology.
Issue individual staff appraisal instructional technology reports for the Principal.
Outsource and recommend to administration educational technology resources.
Perform other duties as directed by the school’s leadership.

Posted: March 2020

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Doha, Qatar
Start Date	August 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 1370 - 1774
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

All-inclusive monthly tax-free salary QR 4,000 to 5,475 depending on years of experience (US $1,096 to $1,500)
Monthly food allowance QR 1,000 ($274)
Shared furnished accommodation
Utilities covered
Free mobile phone service package (equivalent to QR250, monthly)
Airfare covered from your home country to Doha upon employment
Summer vacation with economy airfare to your home country every two years
Public Medical Health Insurance
Transportation with the school bus
Authentication and residency permit fees
End-of-service gratuity (as per Qatar’s Labor Law)
Professional Development

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Master
Work Visa Eligibility	Philippines
Major	Instructional Technology
Additional School Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Master’s preferred Three to five years of related experience in education, with 3 years in the classroom preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience (IB experience is a plus) Strong interest and experience in pedagogy and innovation Valid Teacher’s License Expertise in Chrome Books and Apple hardware, Mac OS and iOS software, and G Suite for Education Ability to work independently and within a team Effective verbal and written communications skills Strong interpersonal skills Adherence to the highest level of professionalism by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and maturity Two reference letters (one from most recent employer)

About the School

BACKGROUND EGA is an IB PYP accredited school, an MYP Candidate, and a CIS member school that offers an advanced education model in Doha, Qatar in addition to the Qatari Curriculum for the Arabic Language, Islamic, and Social Studies. As of the academic year 2022/2023, we provide schooling to Pre-KG to Grade 8 students, and we plan for natural growth up to grade 12 in successive years. EGA's education philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity. Students at the EGA acquire and practice strong leadership skills and develop a sense of global responsibility. SCHOOL CAMPUS The school operates out of a purposely built campus situated on a 60,000 square meter land plot in the Northside of Doha. As of the academic year 2023/2024, our enrollment is nearly 1,600 students; however, the school campus' total enrollment capacity is 4,650 students.