What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Learning Specialist position at Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 is a future-forward school district committed to removing barriers and forging unique pathways for learning and enrichment for all students. We create engaging programs, services and opportunities that encourage self discovery and preparedness, inspiring the pursuit of life-long learning and exploration.
One91 is a place where staff members are valued and can make an impact. We're looking for candidates with an innovative, creative approach to education that will spark wonder and curiosity in our learners. We want relationship-builders who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference for our students and community.
Position Overview: Digital Learning Specialist
Days: Full School year
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Compensation/benefits: Burnsville Education Association Contract
Primary Responsibilities
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
One91 is a place where staff members are valued and can make an impact. We're looking for candidates with an innovative, creative approach to education that will spark wonder and curiosity in our learners. We want relationship-builders who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference for our students and community.
Position Overview: Digital Learning Specialist
Days: Full School year
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Compensation/benefits: Burnsville Education Association Contract
Primary Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Technology, the Digital Learning Specialist (DLS) will support, promote and advance the integration of technology into instructional delivery, leading to enhanced student utilization and improved student achievement.
- The Digital Learning Specialist supports research-based best practices regarding classroom instructional technology.
- The DLS must model good instructional practice and work well with other individuals to be effective in facilitating change.
- They must also assume a leadership role as coach/mentor for all staff.
- They will actively support, champion, advocate, and participate in digital learning at the district, school, and team levels.
- Primary instructor of technology skills grade K-5 through face-to-face and hybrid instruction of elementary classes.
- Teach, assess and report articulated ISD 191 K-5 Digital Literacy curriculum that includes technology skills and ELA media literacy standards.
- Promote voluntary free reading and independent research.
- Promote digital citizenship, ethical use, and on-line safety.
- Experience in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field. K-6 MN Teaching License in good standing. Librarian, Library Media Specialist, or Computer Tech. Preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience to include designing, developing, and implementing educational technology in the classroom.
- Demonstrated ability to specify learning objectives and develop and deliver training materials and assessments that are aligned to those objectives.
- Demonstrated experience of current effective pedagogies for learner-centered teaching.
- Experience facilitating formal and informal professional development.
- Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
- Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
- Review of materials will start immediately.
- The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.
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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.