Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Ambassador Program Facilitator - Education Specialist III

Augusta , Maine , United States | Education | Full-time | Partially remote

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MLTI AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FACILITATOR

-LIMITED PERIOD POSITION-

Opening Date: November 8, 2024

Closing Date: November 25, 2024

Job Class Code: 3060

Grade: 26

Salary: $56,264.00 - $83,761.60/Annually

Position Number: 014001194

Purpose:

Are you passionate about education and technology? We are looking for an MLTI Ambassador Facilitator to join our team! In this role, you will collaborate with the Learning Through Technology Coordinator, Computer Science Specialist, and Digital Learning Specialist to ensure our professional learning initiatives are aligned and effective throughout the State of Maine. You will support our Distinguished Educators, or “Ambassadors,” who provide impactful technology training to educators statewide. If you’re excited about fostering innovation in education and helping teachers leverage technology, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Learning Through Technology Coordinator, Computer Science Specialist, and Digital Learning Specialist to ensure alignment across the professional learning provided by the Distinguished Educators (“Ambassadors”), as well as to help to support the team and organize/coordinate their daily activities, and aid in program-wide planning. MLTI is a long-term, large-scale program; one of the primary facets of this program is to support the field in the areas of technology professional learning. In recent years, this program has expanded to employ ten Distinguished Educators (“Ambassadors”) each year who provide professional learning to educators across the state. Due to the growth of the team, the MLTI Ambassador Facilitator services ensure that MLTI professional learning remains coordinated and relevant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Extensive knowledge of best practices in learning with technology.

· Ability to problem-solve and manage use of time efficiently and effectively by prioritizing deadlines and proactively planning.

· Familiarity with most common learning devices and most popular digital tools used at the 5-9 grade span.

· Experience working in common virtual meeting spaces (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

· Ability to communicate in a highly effective manner in person, virtually, orally, and in writing.

· Ability to create and maintain relationships that allow for managing a large, diverse team of individuals with both common and differing needs.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and to work collaboratively within and across teams.

· Ability to organize and execute complex long-term planning and projects.

· Ability to adapt practices to stay relevant with changing technology.

· Ability to build positive relationships with DOE Employees, Distinguished Educators, educators in the field, and administrators.

· Ability to develop strategic plans with DOE Employees, Distinguished Educators, educators in the field, administrators, schools, etc.

· Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

· Ability to manage workload in a mostly remote environment.

· Ability to lead and manage virtual meetings.

· Ability to procure and create applicable digital resources to provide support and to assist others in the creation of materials of this kind.

· Ability to provide technical assistance to school systems, educators, and other constituents.

· Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral modes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors Degree in Education or required specialty/substance area and four (4) years professional level experience in required specialty/subject area. A Masters Degree in Education or required specialty/subject area may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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