What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sandhills Regional DTL Consultant position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Consultant II (Working Title: Sandhills Regional DTL Consultant) for our Office of Digital Teaching & Learning.
The mission of the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Digital Teaching and Learning is to empower Public School Units through collaboration, support, innovation and problem solving to enhance the learning opportunities for the North Carolina PreK-13 community. Our vision is that every student in NC will have a positive educational experience to ensure they are equipped to be lifelong learners
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct leadership and assistance to Public School Units (PSUs) to ensure that K-13 students across our state have access to digital-age, personalized learning and are prepared for college and careers in a global society. This position will provide support to all PSUs, including but not limited to: providing district leadership teams with planning support for implementation of the NC Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) and local digital learning initiatives that are integrated into PSU strategic plans; developing and disseminating resources, innovative practices, and relevant research related to digital-age teaching and learning; advising on technology hardware and software for instructional and/or administrative use at the central office and building level; promoting curricular and pedagogical strategies that integrate digital-age tools, incorporating digital-age skills, tools, and resources; and, utilizing local, state and national data to inform future professional development planning.
A core component of this position is also providing guidance to PSUs so they can fully leverage NC’s Home Base suite of tools with a focus on digital literacy, and other state stakeholder programs to benefit and/or enhance student learning. This position will be home-based and will require travel up to 60% of the time, including day and overnight trips. This position will support the Sandhills area, which includes 12 LEAs, Charter, Regional, and Lab Schools in the following counties: Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland. Additionally, this position supports the implementation and responsible use of emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence.
This position is home-based and will require 60% travel, including day and overnight trips.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.
Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.
Contact Information
Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter
Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
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The salary offered will be within the recruitment range posted on job advertisement and based on education, experience, and equity. If selected for this position, would the salary between $61,545.00 to $87,743.00 be acceptable to you?
Do you currently possess a valid NC Driver's License? If you do not possess an NC license, are you able to acquire one within 60 days of hire? (Out of State Applicants must acquire an NC Driver's License within this time frame.)
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have developing and/or delivering formal presentations and/or trainings?
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have analyzing data?
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have with digital technology (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR).)?
Please select your highest level of education.
To receive credit for the supplemental questions you have answered here, you must provide supporting information related to these questions within the body of your application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. G.S.126-30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas to include the following: education, work experience, certificates and licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?
How did you hear about this opportunity? (Select all that apply.)
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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an Education Program Consultant II (Working Title: Sandhills Regional DTL Consultant) for our Office of Digital Teaching & Learning.
The mission of the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Digital Teaching and Learning is to empower Public School Units through collaboration, support, innovation and problem solving to enhance the learning opportunities for the North Carolina PreK-13 community. Our vision is that every student in NC will have a positive educational experience to ensure they are equipped to be lifelong learners
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct leadership and assistance to Public School Units (PSUs) to ensure that K-13 students across our state have access to digital-age, personalized learning and are prepared for college and careers in a global society. This position will provide support to all PSUs, including but not limited to: providing district leadership teams with planning support for implementation of the NC Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) and local digital learning initiatives that are integrated into PSU strategic plans; developing and disseminating resources, innovative practices, and relevant research related to digital-age teaching and learning; advising on technology hardware and software for instructional and/or administrative use at the central office and building level; promoting curricular and pedagogical strategies that integrate digital-age tools, incorporating digital-age skills, tools, and resources; and, utilizing local, state and national data to inform future professional development planning.
A core component of this position is also providing guidance to PSUs so they can fully leverage NC’s Home Base suite of tools with a focus on digital literacy, and other state stakeholder programs to benefit and/or enhance student learning. This position will be home-based and will require travel up to 60% of the time, including day and overnight trips. This position will support the Sandhills area, which includes 12 LEAs, Charter, Regional, and Lab Schools in the following counties: Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland. Additionally, this position supports the implementation and responsible use of emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence.
This position is home-based and will require 60% travel, including day and overnight trips.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or delivering formal presentations and/or trainings.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing data.
- Demonstrated experience with digital technology (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR).)
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.
Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.
Contact Information
Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter
Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
01
The salary offered will be within the recruitment range posted on job advertisement and based on education, experience, and equity. If selected for this position, would the salary between $61,545.00 to $87,743.00 be acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid NC Driver's License? If you do not possess an NC license, are you able to acquire one within 60 days of hire? (Out of State Applicants must acquire an NC Driver's License within this time frame.)
- Yes
- No
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have developing and/or delivering formal presentations and/or trainings?
- More than 5 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 3 - 2 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one years
- None
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have analyzing data?
- More than 5 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have with digital technology (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR).)?
- More than 5 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Please select your highest level of education.
- PhD Completed
- Law Degree Completed
- Master's Degree Completed
- Bachelor's Degree Completed
- Associate's Degree Completed
- High School Graduate/ GED
To receive credit for the supplemental questions you have answered here, you must provide supporting information related to these questions within the body of your application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. G.S.126-30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas to include the following: education, work experience, certificates and licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this opportunity? (Select all that apply.)
- OSHR Website
- Professional Association Website
- Professional Journal
- Social Media
- Employment Security Commission
- La Noticia
- Friend/ Colleague
- TV/ Radio
- College/ University Website
- Other
- Required Question
Salary : $61,545 - $87,743
