SUMMARY

The primary job of the Digital Learning Coach is to facilitate the effective use of digital tools and facilitate the success of district initiatives such as blended learning strategies, STEM, and the use of Artificial intelligence on assigned campuses. The DLC will provide and manage staff technology professional development, support the development of best practices through blended learning, and promote appropriate technology integration in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Provide training on district/campus digital resources for assigned campus staff, including administrative, instructional, and productivity software.

· Provide training on district/campus hardware (including PC’s, Chromebooks, printers, projectors, video equipment) for assigned campus staff.

· Develop and provide professional development on effective strategies for appropriate technology and digital resource integration for assigned campus staff.

· Monitor the use of instructional technology, including technology applications and assessments, to ensure that resources and activities enhance academic content.

· Develop, support, train, and monitor blended learning opportunities, AI integration, and STEM learning in conjunction with campus instructional coaches and administrators.

· Oversee video resources at assigned campuses, providing training, as necessary.

· Support and monitor Technology Applications and Digital Citizenship curriculum for students on assigned campuses.

· Assist assigned campus staff with the planning of digital resource training and selection of campus software.

· Create technical documents (digital and print) for instructional support of equipment, computer applications, and online programs.

· Search for, evaluate, and implement the use of new instructional resources to support assigned campuses.

· Oversee campus Digital Learning Ambassadors on assigned campuses.

· Provide technical assistance for assessment processes (district benchmarking, online testing, etc.)

· Assist the Technology Department with the detection and resolution of software and hardware problems on assigned campuses.

· Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Superintendent.

Leadership Qualities

· Models a Commitment to Excellence by embracing a shared vision for the campus, utilizing innovative approaches to that align to the school vision, and influences others to achieve campus and district goals.

· Has the ability to Connect with All by building trust among peers, collaborates in a way that values varying perspectives, and communicates clearly with campus peers and administrators.

· Seeks opportunities to Invest in Growth by pursuing opportunities to learn, empowers teammates to grow and develop, and embraces reflective practices to encourage growth toward goal attainment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support campus-level Digital Learning Ambassadors. Oversee technology applications for teachers to determine support with curriculum standards, instructor certifications, and implementation of programs. Make recommendations to principals regarding instructor certification and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications, ability to develop and deliver instructional technology and digital resource professional development. Knowledge of curriculum and technology used in an instructional setting. Working proficiency with Blended Learning, Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and transformative Instruction.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate. Minimum two years teaching experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to author reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, faculty, parents, students, and the community. Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to use a computer database, spreadsheets, and web pages.

REASONING ABILITIES

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to utilize a variety of technology systems; experience with video conferencing and basic productivity applications is required. Requires practical knowledge of all aspects of everyday school business operations. Ability to effectively train adults in group and individual settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent district-wide travel to multiple campuses as assigned. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.