Manager of Educational Technology and Certification

Job Description

The Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catholic Schools, located within the Pastoral Center in Miami Shores, Florida, is hiring for a Manager of Educational Technology and Certification. This position provides coordination and support for the implementation of educational technology in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese. The Manager also coordinates policies and procedures related to educator certification, logistical planning for OCS events, collection of enrollment and demographic data, and other responsibilities. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with and support of the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Essential Functions include:
Educational Technology / Professional Development
• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for the use of instructional technology in Catholic schools, in coordination with the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Assist schools, as needed, with training and resources to realize this vision.
• Convene and lead regular meetings for school Technology Directors.
• Build and maintain relationships with information and educational technology vendors utilized by Catholic schools.
• Lead the logistical planning and coordination of educator professional development (e.g. Principals' Meetings, teacher PD days, etc.). Coordinate such planning with the full OCS staff.
• Oversee the professional development database for educators (Register Me Live).
• Maintain and upload content into the ADOM PD Platform for educators.
• Oversee the Archdiocesan Student Information System for Catholic schools.
Teacher Certification
• Provide overall oversight and coordination over the certification process of educators.
• Process certification requests from schools. Proactively communicate certification procedures and respond to questions and issues from schools. Manage the teacher certification database.
• Coordinate the MIP and PMP programs.
• Provide ongoing training for school Certification Coordinators and other school personnel as required.
• Receive and process Clearance for Interview requests based on certification requirements. Collaborate with School Finance Coordinator and Office of Human Resources in pre-employment processes.
• Assist Office of Catholic School staff in the collection and analysis of non-academic data (e.g. Catholic identity/culture, enrollment, demographics, etc.).
• Obtain and process separation forms for departing employees, in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources.
• Maintain the Certification Database for ADOM educators.
• Attend meetings and events, as requested by the Superintendent.

Qualifications:
• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in education or similar field.
• Preferred: Professional experience in a school setting or related educational field (e.g. university, etc.). Coursework or experience in educational technology.
• Good oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Spanish-language ability preferred.
• Strong proficiency in information technology (e.g. Microsoft Applications, web browsers, etc.).
• Effective and accurate written communication skills.
• Ability to understand certification processes and policies.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders (e.g. principals, teachers, catechists, etc.)
• Strong professionalism and an ability to work as a team.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to manage conflict, when necessary, in a professional and productive manner.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Ability to understand and serve diverse populations.
• Must be supportive of the mission and tenants of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.

To apply: Send cover letter with resume, addressed to Superintendent Jim Rigg.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.