How to hire an instructional technology facilitator

How to hire an instructional technology facilitator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step instructional technology facilitator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an instructional technology facilitator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new instructional technology facilitator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the instructional technology facilitator you need to hire. Certain instructional technology facilitator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect instructional technology facilitator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents instructional technology facilitator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Instructional Technology Facilitator	Description	Hourly rate
   Instructional Technology Facilitator	Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, coordinate its implementation with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.	$16-33
   Curriculum Designer	A curriculum designer creates and implements educational programs in schools, colleges, and other organizations that offer training and educational services. They usually work with teachers and academic administrators in establishing guidelines, academic roadmaps, and policies... Show more	$18-36
   E-Learning Designer	An e-learning designer specializes in designing and establishing instructional materials and systems for effective online learning. Their responsibilities include performing research and analysis to identify curriculum or student needs, setting goals and objectives, liaising with other experts, and developing coursework and assessments, ensuring quality and accuracy... Show more	$22-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Instructional Technology
   • Learning Management System
   • Curriculum Materials
   • Blackboard
   • Staff Development
   • Technology Integration
   • Technology Tools
   • Mathematics
   • Curriculum
   • Troubleshoot
   • Windows
   • Canvas
   • Technology Support
   • Technology Training

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage procurement and employment of training aids and devices and ammunition along with require logistical support.
   • Develop administrative PowerPoint presentations for faculty and central office meetings.
   • Sharpen effective administrative skills, leadership and well-developed focus on organization and communication among facilitator team and the large student body.
   • Conduct home and community-base wraparound interventions to children with developmental disabilities presenting with severe behaviors, such as head banging.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your instructional technology facilitator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An instructional technology facilitator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, instructional technology facilitators' average salary in west virginia is 53% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level instructional technology facilitators 49% less than senior-level instructional technology facilitators.
   • Certifications. An instructional technology facilitator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an instructional technology facilitator's salary.

   Average instructional technology facilitator salary

   $49,603yearly

   $23.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level instructional technology facilitator salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an instructional technology facilitator job description

   A good instructional technology facilitator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an instructional technology facilitator job description:

   Instructional technology facilitator job description example

   Instructional Technology Facilitators provide, promote, and participate in shared leadership. They are valued for leading a strong innovative and comprehensive district instructional technology program which provides tools, resources, and content that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and information and communications literacy while also making content engaging, relevant, and meaningful to students. Instructional Technology Facilitators guide academic coaches, building leaders and district administrators to create schools that promote student-owned, modern digital learning skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Instructional Technology Facilitators demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and encourage the district community to innovate, learn and grow. They are reflective about their practice and promote inclusion and analysis of assessments that are authentic, structured and demonstrate student understanding. The Instructional Technology Facilitator reports to the Executive Director of Technology Integration and Digital Literacy.
   Responsibilities
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   Specific activities include, but are not limited to the following:
   
   Planning and Facilitating Teaching and Learning
   
   * Aligns the mission, resources and activities of the instructional technology program with the Massachusetts State Standards and the district's goals and priorities for teaching and learning.
   * Collaborates with district coaches and administrators to co-plan, co-teach and develop curriculum materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technology into the district curriculum.
   * Provides professional development addressing instructional theory, practice, and resources that promotes student-owned learning, relevancy, digital literacy skills, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
   * Models the integration of technology in all curriculum areas for district coaches and administrators
   * Facilitates school participation in technology programs and activities
   * Collaborates with the School Librarian/Media Specialist to provide leadership in the school's use of instructional technology resources and plan digital citizenship and information literacy lessons to enhance learning
   * Follows a plan for professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally
   
   Planning and Facilitating Information Access and Delivery
   
   * Supports/guides implementation best practices related to technology use in the school program based on research, pilot programs, and state/national standards
   * Works with district coaches, principals and district leadership team to provide access to technology resources and services of the technology facilitator when needed.
   * Works with coaches, the IT staff and leaders in the selection of resources that are compatible with the school technology infrastructure
   * Assists with planning the design of the technology infrastructure so that information resources are continually available to the school community
   * Promotes family, business, and community partnerships that support the academic success, career readiness, and general well-being of all children
   * Adheres to and communicates copyright, as well as other laws and guidelines, pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources
   * Works with the Town of Andover's IT Support Technicians to ensure that hardware, applications, and the network infrastructure are available for teaching and learning
   
   Planning and Facilitating Program Administration
   
   * Collaborates with the Librarian/Media Specialist to develop effective decisions that promote the media and technology program.
   * Collaborates with the Executive Director of Technology Integration and Digital Literacy, and the school leadership team to develop, implement, and update the district instructional technology plan aligned with the MA DESE standards
   * Collaborates with teachers, media and technology staff, and students to evaluate and select resources addressing curricular needs and learning goals
   * Assists in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the instructional technology program
   * Ensures that a troubleshooting communication process and system exists in the school
   * Collaborates with IT technician to ensure that there is an accurate inventory for the schools and provides other reports on time as required
   * Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed to ensure student safety
   
   Qualifications
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher K-12 licensurerequired
   * Master's Degree in instructional technology or information/library science preferred
   * Experience in providing instructional technology support services in an educational setting
   * Experience in developing instructional materials for adult learners and presenting professional learning opportunities both live and online.
   * Knowledge of contemporary instructional technology trends, applications and issues
   * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
   
   Supplemental Information
   
   Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
   
   Performs all other related duties as assigned.
   
   Evaluated by:Executive Director for Technology Integration and Digital Literacy
   
   FTE: 1.0
   
   Andover is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find instructional technology facilitators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your instructional technology facilitator job on Zippia to find and recruit instructional technology facilitator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with instructional technology facilitator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new instructional technology facilitator

   Once you've found the instructional technology facilitator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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