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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: Open until filled. POSTING #: 3491 The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a highly effective Instructional Technology Coach to support teachers in designing and delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that leverages technology to improve student learning. This role prioritizes instructional practices over tools, using evidence-based strategies to guide coaching, professional learning, and classroom implementation. The coach also leads district efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ways that are ethical, effective, and aligned to instructional goals. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to: - A culture of high quality and effective instruction - Partnerships and collaboration - Student and staff well-being - High student achievement - Stewardship of resources - Equitable education Primary Responsibilities: - Instructional Coaching - Provide job-embedded coaching focused on instructional technology - Co-plan, model, observe, and provide feedback to teachers - Support student-centered, high-impact instructional practices - Provide district- and building-level professional development - Instructional technology integration - Support effective use of: - Schoology - Seesaw - Apple iPad (K?8) and Apple MacBook Air (9?12) - Newline Interactive Panel - Ensure technology use enhances instruction, assessment, and feedback - Support Apple Accessibility tools for teacher and student success - Support with the distribution and collection of devices - iPad innovation - Assist in shifting classroom use from productivity to creation - AI integration - Lead development of district guidance for AI in teaching and learning - Provide professional learning on ethical and effective AI use - Support teachers in using AI to differentiate instruction, provide feedback, and design learning experiences - Professional learning & collaboration - Collaborate with instructional coaches, administrators, and technology staff - Support the onboarding and mentoring of new teachers in our school district Outstanding candidates will have: - Knowledgeable in variety of research-based instructional practices - Knowledgeable in effective MTSS practices - Strong collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills - Thoughtful and deliberate decision-makers - Creative problem solvers with extraordinary relationship skills - Innovative and able to develop, promote and implement quality programs - Motivating and positive with students, staff, and parents/guardians - Comfortable with and able to promote the effective use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning - Able to provide leadership within the school, district and community - Life-long learners and good role models Required Qualifications: - Valid Minnesota teaching license or relevant experience and willingness to seek a license with special permission from PELSB - Bachelor''s Degree in relevant subject area - Minimum 5-years of successful teaching experience - Strong understanding of effective instructional practices and standards alignment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with: - Apple devices Contract: 1.0 FTE, 182 contract days plus 5 extra days for a total of 187 days beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Salary and Benefits: Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following: - Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan) - Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance) - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan - Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) - 403b Matching Annuity - Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO) Deadline: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled. Note: Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online