Elementary Digital Learning Specialist (JFK)

The JFK Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Digital Learning Specialist for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2025.  The Digital Learning Specialist will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

The JFK Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 500 students in grades K-5.  The JFK Elementary School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.  

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

Teachers provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can access and make progress toward Massachusetts standards-based curriculum and develop social and emotional skills in order to participate in society while providing a safe and supportive educational environment for all students. The Elementary Digital Learning Specialist’s primary responsibilities are to (1) provide and support instruction of elements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) current Digital Learning and Computer Science Standards (DLCS) to students in grades K-5 and (2) to model and support educators on effective integration of digital tools and resources within the curriculum. Digital Learning Specialists work in collaboration with the elementary library aides during a shared special to provide both library and technology/STEM learning activities. When not providing direct instruction, the Digital Learning Specialists will support educators on integrating technology and digital literacy into the classroom.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners
2. Develop lesson plans that align with the state standards and district-determined high quality instructional curricula and are culturally and linguistically responsive
3. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
4. Support teachers in technology and digital learning instructional activities
5. Coordinate and collaborate with the library aides
6. Continuously engage in reflective practice regarding curricula, instruction, and culturally responsive practices
7. Create culturally and linguistically responsive classroom environment
8. Build strong relationships with students to create a culture of belonging
9. Prepare the classroom for class activities
10. Incorporate a variety of culturally and linguistically responsive learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
11. Identify, select, and implement differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs based on data
12. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment aligned to the District approved curriculum and/or Massachusetts State Standards
13. Use relevant technology to support instruction
14. Follows and implements individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, health care plans, behavior support plans etc.
15. Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development using data; use data to drive decisions and adapt instruction, assessments, and assignments as appropriate
16. Provide appropriate feedback on assessments and/or student work
17. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students using data
18. Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress, development, and attendance as appropriate
19. Support the social and emotional well-being of students during the school day
20. Manage student behavior in the classroom and school by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the student handbook
21. Participate in department and school meetings, parent/guardian meetings
22. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs
23. Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
24. Collaborate with student services staff; special educators and other related service providers
25. Performs other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned. (Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.)
2. Highly Qualified as per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
3. Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors
4. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
5. Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
6. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
7. Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 183 days

COMPENSATION: Per the Unit A Collective Barginning Agreement

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.