What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for Instructional Technology and Personalized Learning position at Williamsburg James City School District?
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 3 (Administrative)
Revision Date: March 2025
Location: Central Office
JOB SUMMARY
The Coordinator for Instructional Technology & Personalized Learning is a member of the Instructional Technology staff within the Department of Information Technology. The position provides leadership and direction for student-centered learning through intentional use of technology, learner access and use of digital information, and innovative practices and research. The Coordinator collaborates with building administrators, technology personnel, and other departments within WJCC to integrate technology and innovative practices into the WJCC curriculum. The Coordinator develops and leads professional development for faculty and staff to support consistent use of digital resources and innovation in the classroom. The Coordinator provides support and feedback for WJCC virtual teachers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Researches and maintains current knowledge of innovative and future trends in PK-12 instructional practice.
- Coordinates and supports research-based digital resource integration practices across the school division through professional development and coaching of staff.
- Provides professional development to expand the capacity of faculty and staff to embed innovation, personalized learning, computer science and digital learning integration standards, and digital citizenship principles into classroom lessons.
- Leads the development and expansion of all K-12 online learning programs through resources such as Canvas.
- Collaborates with the Departments of Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, and School Performance to identify digital resources, equipment, and systems that support innovation, and virtual programs.
- Collaborates with Curriculum Coordinators to ensure that virtual learning curriculum and courses are appropriately vetted by subject matter experts.
- Coordinates and supports division programs supported by digital resources and the 1:1 student laptop program.
- Serves as the liaison to internal and external teams and organizations, such as curriculum writing teams, software vendors, and WHRO, to monitor, assess, and impact appropriate access and use of digital resources.
- Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
- Knowledge of current research and developments in K-12 virtual learning, innovation, future trends, and digital resources.
- Expertise in designing and leading courses in a virtual environment.
- Experience in instructional design, specifically as it pertains to adult learners.
- Minimum of Master’s Degree required. Additional graduate coursework in school law and evaluation of instruction required if not part of Master’s degree. Coursework in Instructional Technology or related area preferred.
- Three or more years of experience in a school-based setting required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff including administrators.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Assists with the supervision and evaluation of virtual teachers as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Performs duties under the supervision of the Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Innovation, and Information Literacy.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Duties are normally performed in an office environment. Frequent contact with staff. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.