JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: eLearning Instructional Technician
EXEMPT: No

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the eLearning Instructional Facilitator, the eLearning (VR) Instructional Technician is responsible for overseeing and supporting students during virtual reality (VR) learning sessions, ensuring a safe and productive environment by managing student interactions within the VR space, troubleshooting technical issues with headsets and software, and providing assistance with navigating the virtual learning platform, while also maintaining a positive and engaging learning experience for all participants

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Education in technology
• Two years of experience working in the public-school classroom environment
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently in flexible environments and deliver within short timeline requirements.
• Familiarity with VR headsets, controllers, and software platforms, including basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to monitor multiple students simultaneously and identify potential safety concerns within the VR environment.
• High organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA degree is technology or related field.
• Experience in managing student behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• CDL License
  Such alternatives to the above required and preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

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  Student supervision:
  Actively monitor student behavior within the VR environment, addressing any disruptive actions, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing guidance on appropriate VR etiquette.
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  Technical support:

Assist students with troubleshooting technical issues related to VR headsets, controllers, and learning platforms, including basic troubleshooting and reporting problems to IT personnel.

• Collaborate with Ed services staff, School staff and Dreamscape Learn and IT staff to troubleshoot challenges.
• Follow the deployment schedule and collaborate with colleagues to resolve scheduling conflicts.

• Deploy the mobile unit at school sites as needed and secure the mobile unit as trained.

• Classroom management:

Facilitate smooth transitions between VR activities, manage student rotations, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere within the virtual space.

• Monitor students while they are in virtual experience to ensure their safety and learning.
• Instructional support:

Provide basic guidance on navigating the VR learning platform, explaining key features and functionalities of the virtual environment, and reinforcing learning objectives as needed.

• Student engagement:

Encourage active participation and collaboration within the VR environment, technician student progress, and identify areas where additional support may be needed.

• Data collection:

Track student engagement metrics within the VR platform, report on student progress, and provide feedback to the instructor on overall class performance.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of the Board policy or evaluation of hourly support staff.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technology materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: Demonstration of the use of technology into classroom curricula through instructional practice as directed. High degree of approachability, accessibility, responsibility and follow-through on projects; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, online or on the telephone.
Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines both remotely and in-person. Ability to promote and follow Governing Board Policies, Superintendent Policies, building and department procedures. Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear in noisy environments. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and holding and grasping objects, climbing and balancing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to travel from site to site as needed. Able to work with a dedicated VR classroom equipped with VR headsets and computers. May require some physical movement to assist students with headset setup and adjustments. Collaborative work environment with teachers to integrate VR learning experiences into the curriculum.