Coordinator of Innovation and Instructional Technology bei Stafford County Public Schools

Job Title:  Coordinator of Innovation and Instructional Technology

Location:  Innovation and Technology

Pay Grade:  Instructional Leadership Scale Grade U250

Work Calendar:  All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status:  Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director of Data and Digital Learning Systems, the Coordinator of Innovation and Instructional Technology plans, develops, coordinates, facilitates, and monitors initiatives for Innovative Learning Coaches (ILCs) and librarians of Stafford County Public Schools (“Stafford Schools”). The Coordinator designs professional learning opportunities with an emphasis on innovative approaches to instructional technology delivery, and leads division wide efforts on digital literacy and citizenship. The Coordinator will collaborate with ILCs, librarians, school and department leaders to support implementation of research-based and innovative tools and practices that promote deeper learning, and support projects across the Department of Innovation and Technology (“DoIT”) to advance the goals of the Stafford Schools Strategic Plan.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads division wide innovation and instructional technology initiatives

• Provide direction for the integration of instructional technology and innovative practices to enhance teaching and learning across all grade levels.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend digital tools, resources, and emerging technologies that support instructional and Division goals.
• Guides ILCs and librarians in their development around providing professional learning, change leadership, data informed design, personalized professional learning and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborates with the Office of Talent Development to support ILCs and librarians to foster continuous improvement through effective coaching models and cycles with staff, including deeper understanding of the Stafford School Coaching Framework.
• Lead the division’s efforts in Internet Safety education by designing and facilitating professional development for staff, and developing instructional resources and lesson frameworks for teachers to deliver to students.
• Partner with schools to create virtual learning opportunities for students.

Contributes to division wide systemic process of professional learning

• Supports school and district improvement priorities through development of professional learning opportunities for teachers, leaders, and support staff
• Collaborates with all stakeholders to identify professional needs and coordinates professional learning opportunities.
• Assesses the impact of professional learning opportunities, including course evaluations and systems for monitoring effective implementation and needed follow-up support
• Maintains and monitors the division wide learning management system for planning, managing, delivering and tracking of professional development opportunities for all staff
• Establishes learning objectives and goals for staff development sessions and develops training outlines and timelines
• Contributes to the short term and long term planning for systemic professional learning

Supports and demonstrates core values of Stafford Schools

• Engages in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintains a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serves as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Complies with all Division and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
• Builds strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a field related to instruction required; degrees with an emphasis in curriculum or instructional leadership strongly preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional License issued by the Virginia Department of Education, required.
• A minimum of two years of experience delivering and integrating relevant learning experiences with embedded instructional technology/innovation in instructional programs for PreK–12 students, required; five or more years strongly preferred.
• Experience with innovative change management within K-12 settings, required.
• Experience with coaching teachers to create change of practice and support student growth, required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Teaching pedagogies within K-12 Education
  • Best practices in instructional technology
  • Different coaching frameworks
  • Technical skills necessary to understand technology systems and to operate appropriate hardware and software
  • Professional Learning best practices and how to implement professional learning that affects change in practice and student learning success
  • Instructional strategies for the adult learner
• Skills
  • Collaboration with teachers and project teams to solve problems and design systems and programs
  • Appropriate use of written and verbal communication, thorough knowledge of English grammar, usage, and spelling
  • Design, plan, communicate, and evaluate innovative educational programs and resources
• Abilities
  • Change teacher and administrator practice through effective coaching language, skills, and practice
  • Exhibit the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and the SCPS community
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is inside an office, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.