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. 

Salary : $88,067 - $122,871