DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL LEARNING

Job Title: Director of Digital Learning Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer Pay Grade: Tech 9

Dept. /School: Technology Division Days: 227

Supervises: Digital Learning Specialists and Online Program Manager

Primary Purpose: Continuously evaluate student learning district-wide, determine areas of support needed by classrooms teachers and district staff and guide development of these supports by the department.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional teaching certification

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Demonstrated effective leadership to grow others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability and reliability to lead the interactions of others in a team environment
• Proven organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to speak publicly and present professional learning to any number of district staff.
• High level understanding of education technology pedagogy and digital integration strategies.
• Interest in taking risks and trying new things as well as to encourage others to do so

Experience:

• Five (5) years successful classroom teaching in elementary and/or secondary
• Experience in design and delivery of professional learning
• Successful management of a team of 5 or more

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support and carry out the district strategic plan for learning by enhancing the student experience with education technology integration
• Design implementation of new programs and necessary support during implementation of new programs through cooperation with other departments
• Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with the Information Technology Department, Technology Support Department and Information Systems Department in the implementation of technology programs, processes, or procedures
• Plan for and engage in professional learning to update knowledge of content, programs, methods, and state/federal guidelines as they relate to instructional technology
• Supervise assigned personnel to ensure that all responsibilities are met effectively
• Collaborate with the curriculum department and other departments to integrate digital learning standards and activities into teaching and learning
• Work with campus and district administrators to create plans for the design and delivery of professional learning
• Provide guidance for schools in the effective use of campus libraries to support increased student literacy in collaboration with appropriate district curriculum leaders
• Assist department to keep staff informed about current research and best practices for educational technology
• Assist coordinators in the recruitment and selection of department specialists
• Assist with the implementation of online programs, processes and educational subscriptions
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Digital Learning Coordinator, Blended Learning Coordinator, Digital Learning Specialists, Blended Learning Specialists, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Digital Learning

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.