New York, New York
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: 1406
Title: Technology Integration and Instructional Coach Classification: Exempt
Department: Department of Teaching and Learning Status: Full-Time, 10 Month
Reports to: Curriculum Director Hired by: Head of Schools
School Description
Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart, focusing on the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.
Position Description
The Technology Integration and Instructional Coach is responsible for fostering the professional growth of teachers through a transformational coaching approach while leading the seamless integration of technology into the curriculum. This role serves as a non-evaluative partner to faculty, providing personalized support to improve teacher practice and student learning. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of deep pedagogical expertise and high-level technical proficiency, acting as a bridge between the technology department and the academic program to ensure the integrity of the student learning experience.
Essential Job Functions
Technology Integration & Technical Expertise
- Lesson & Curriculum Design: Support educators in designing developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary STEAM lessons that enhance student learning, incorporating tools such as robotics kits (e.g., LEGO SPIKE Essentials, Dash, Cubelets).
- Learning Management System (LMS) Leadership: Support the integration and effective use of LMS platforms (Blackbaud, Google Classroom, Seesaw), including training and onboarding for students, faculty, and families, as well as app integrations.
- Direct Student Engagement: Partner with teachers and students to deliver interdisciplinary STEAM learning experiences, including co-designing and facilitating lessons that integrate engineering design, creative problem-solving, and hands-on robotics, while promoting digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
- Technology & Device Support: Provide implementation and troubleshooting support for SK–8 devices (Chromebooks and iPads) and curriculum-aligned applications (e.g., Amplify, IXL, Discovery Education), ensuring reliable classroom integration.
- Liaison & Vision: Serve as the primary liaison between faculty and the technology department and collaborate with leadership to advance the school’s educational technology vision.
Instructional Coaching & Professional Development
- Transformational Coaching: Engage teachers in reflection and refinement of teaching practices through in-depth conversations, observing instructional practices, and examining student work and data.
- Modeling and Co-Teaching: Demonstrate best practice instruction by modeling lessons, co-planning curricula, and co-teaching lessons with faculty.
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Promote teacher leadership by facilitating PLCs and leading teams in assessing and aligning curriculum vertically.
- Differentiated Support: Provide ongoing individual and group professional learning that expands teachers’ understanding of classroom management, content expertise, and assessment.
Administrative & Academic Support
- Testing Support: Assist with testing and use data analysis to help teachers plan for instruction.
- New Faculty Onboarding: Meet regularly with teachers new to the school to ensure embedded support of the academic program and related tools.
- Resource Management: Recommend resources and share research on emerging trends in both pedagogy and instructional technology.
Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000
Based on experience and level of education. Additional compensation may be available for those with higher experience and education.
Benefits:
- Retirement Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition Remission
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
To Apply
Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) on the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.
Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 10 years of successful teaching experience preferred, with specific training and experience in leading educational technology adoption and implementation and coaching or mentoring peers.
- Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with educational hardware and software, specifically Google Classroom and Chromebooks, and proficiency in analyzing instructional data. Google Educator Level II certification is preferred.
- Communication: Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, with comfort in designing and leading professional learning.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships, develop an equity-centered mindset, and effectively multitask projects independently and within a team.
