What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Innovation Specialist - 24/25 SY position at INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY?
Instructional Innovation Specialists support student learning through collaboration with teachers and other school staff, particularly in the use of innovative instructional practices. Through collaboration around instructional design, Instructional Innovation Specialists support the creation of learning pathways and assist teachers in building their digital capacity. Instructional Innovation Specialists also serve as a resource for administration in the areas of innovative technology, instructional best practices, and data analysis.
Essential Job Functions:
- Supports the implementation of the VDOE Educational Technology Plan; including Learning (Instructional Coaching), Teaching (Professional Learning), Leading (Innovative Leadership) and Infrastructure (Access and Safety), within the school and across the division.
- Provides a high level of support, through modeling and coaching, to teachers and other school staff in the use of innovative instructional practices and supportive instructional technology that lead to improved student learning.
- Facilitates division and school-based professional learning and the development of resources for innovation and the purposeful use of technology as connected to school and division goals.
- Leads division-wide effort to appropriately integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum as guided by state, national and international standards for students and staff.
- Works collaboratively with instructional leaders (i.e., principals, curriculum specialists, coaches) to identify and evaluate effective instructional technology practices.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within an specific endorsement, or provisional endorsement, area(s).
- Five (5) years of successful, full-time, teaching experience
Preferred
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Previous teacher leadership and/or professional development experience.
Special Requirements:
- The Instructional Innovation Specialist must be able to provide his/her own transportation to schools throughout the division.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 11-Month (220 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
Salary : $57,087 - $76,506