What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Learning Specialist position at Talladega Co?
POSITION GUIDE
POSITION: Digital Learning Specialist
REPORTS TO:
Principal
Coordinator of Innovative Learning
Director of Operations and Support Personnel
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Alabama Teacher’s Certificate
2. Minimum 5 years successful teaching experience preferred
3. Preference given to current employees
4. Knowledge of current trends related to instruction and technology integration
5. Knowledge of resources to support technology integration (i.e. infrastructure, hardware, web tools, etc.)
6. Evidence of technology integration into content instruction
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
JOB GOALS: To assist the principal and teachers in effectively
establishing a digital learning environment for students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with teachers to create a digital learning environment which supports their use of technology in delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional methods. The Digital Learning Specialist and teacher will work toward integrating the use of hardware, software, and Internet resources in support of student learning.
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Create learning resources for teachers, staff, and students. These may include Websites, tutorials, interactive programs, and databases that support teachers in integrating technology.
Structure the technology education of teachers.
Plan and facilitate project based learning training and planning sessions.
Implement and communicate appropriate pedagogical decisions related to learning theories, instructional methodology, and technology integration.
Investigate and communicate current trends in digital device integration to all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate methods for integrating digital devices into the curriculum for instruction (i.e. digital tools, online resources, etc.) and assessment (i.e. digital portfolios, student response systems, State standardized testing, etc).
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Manage and facilitate the use of electronic testing programs.
Demonstrate technical competence in equipment maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting.
Maintain skills in computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, Web Page development, presentation, digital video and audio editing, and image processing.
Support teachers with the integration of various instructional techniques and activities that promote positive student interaction and provide appropriate practice of skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes.
Model lessons for teachers integrating grade level objectives, technology, and 21st century skills.
Assist with appropriate preparation/analysis/support for improvement of all local/system/state scores.
Observe in classrooms with the express intent of identifying teacher strategies that can be enhanced in order to improve instruction.
Track instructional plans in order to ensure consistent, quality instruction.
Assist administration in monitoring Response to Instruction; coach teachers in appropriate Response to Instruction techniques; provide small group intervention lessons to students.
Coordinate community program awareness activities such as open house, mock interviews, and business/industry tours.
Conference with Principal and Coordinator for the purpose of monitoring instruction as well as identifying target areas in need of professional development.
Fulfill professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school/district program improvement efforts, and community/parent groups.
Perform other such duties as required and/or assigned by the principal.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy
on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 192 contract days; Salary based on Teacher Salary Schedule
