Job Title: ZSPACE  AR/VR Implementation Specialist

Department: School Improvement-STEAM/Advanced Placement

Reports To: Director of STEAM/Advanced Placement

Salary Range: $42,000 Base, $10,000 Bonus Potential 

Summary:

The ZSPACE Implementation Specialist will be responsible for the initiation, implementation, and future of Epic’s ZSPACE VR/AR Technology Pilot Program.  Initial project equipment, including ZSPACE and Telepresence, was funded by the USDA RD RUS DLT Grant. In turn, Personnel executes the grant, specifically the ZSPACE component, but not limited to it. Other duties would include monitoring and coordinating with the grants department in order to meet compliance requirements, post-award grant activities, and accurate reporting to the USDA RUS DLT department concerning all things ZSPACE related. The Specialist will be EPIC’s expert in ZSPACE  instructional strategies and will develop and create the architecture for the instructional department to easily adopt into their lesson plans. This will include creating the vision, building professional development, and integrating the program as part of core academic subjects. The Specialist will also work to maximize collaboration opportunities amongst faculty and staff to encourage usage of the ZSPACE initiative. Finally, the Specialist will work closely with the Director of STEAM to further build out the STEAM-related learning opportunities for EPIC students. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute a plan for instructional faculty to utilize the ZSPACE laboratories.
• Responsible for training teachers how to teach virtually with ZSPACE- for example, courses in the Epic Live platform
• Monitor and coordinate the administration of post-award grant activities with appropriate staff and stakeholders
• Research STEAM/ZSPACE related resources to help plan and facilitate professional development for the district. 
• Participate in research and meetings with assigned curriculum vendors, and offer support to teachers as needed.
• Serve as a resource for teachers, principals, and administration in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve individual student achievement using the ZSPACE laboratories.
• Meets regularly (weekly) with the administrative team to review the implementation and execution of ZSPACE Initiative goals. Attends other meetings and training as directed.
• Additional projects and duties as needed by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities for this role.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Grant experience is desired but not mandatory

Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Tools. Must have an understanding of using the Google suite as most lessons will be created with that system. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license and valid car insurance

Other Qualifications

Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made

Must have favorable employment references

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position works remotely from their home. Meetings in public places and at Epic offices are also required. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.

Travel

Some travel required throughout the state of Oklahoma to our microsites where ZSPACE is implemented.