What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hueytown HS - Instructional Transformation Specialist position at Jefferson County Board of Education?
Job Title - Instructional Transformation Specialist
Supervisor: Principal
Job Goals:
- To facilitate innovation, research, and exploration of teaching strategies and methods in order to create professional development opportunities.
- To assist teachers in gaining a high level of expertise in the digital learning experience and to integrate digital resources into the curriculum.
- To develop the ability of teachers to apply innovative teaching strategies using digital resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Valid Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to create learning units based on current research and best practices.
- Ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings and to work collaboratively as a team member.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication with the ability to produce and lead presentations through various data sources.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply digital resource skills and teaching strategies for various learning styles.
- Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with large and/or diverse groups.
- Knowledge and proficiency with operating systems, office computer applications, and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Basic skills with traditional instructional technology devices (LCD Projector, speakers, interactive whiteboards, tablets, etc.)
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds; agility and dexterity needed to stoop, bend, lift/move equipment (computers and/or peripherals, etc.) when necessary and to perform technical equipment inspections and/or repairs, including the inspection of cabling in floors and ceilings.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Works within the school system community to promote excellent customer service, effective response times, and provide expert insights into digital and curriculum initiatives.
- Conducts research of innovative techniques and best teaching practices to create professional development opportunities.
- Models and provides training for teachers on how to integrate digital resources into lesson plans and facilitate student learning.
- Works collaboratively with teachers and students to effectively use digital resources during learning activities.
- Assumes direct responsibility discharging multiple functions in a compressed time frame ("multi tasking").
- Provides professional learning opportunities for teacher growth and learning of specific teaching strategies relative to digital learning.
- Provides support to teachers and students with locating current digital tools and resources to accomplish learning objectives.
- Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of digital tools and resources and provides recommendations for implementation.
- Leads professional development sessions at school sites.
- Promotes the ethical use of digital resources and assists in developing responsible digital citizenship among staff, students, and the community.
- Collaborates with the Director of Data Security and Instructional Technology and assists with vertically aligning and expanding technology integration across the curriculum throughout the school system.
- Equips teachers to become independent in instructional delivery using digital resources.
- Provides training for teachers and students regarding the ethical use of digital resources.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Models and maintains high ethical standards.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, or other learning to increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership.
- Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate demonstrating effective interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains tools, equipment, and parts in good repair; efficiently uses time and system resources.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports to work in a punctual manner and attends work regularly.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
April 26, 2016
Jefferson County School System
Instructional Transformation Specialist
