Digital Learning Coach/Technology Resource Teacher

DIGITAL LEARNING COACH­­­/TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE TEACHER

Class Code:                      2211

CLASS TITLE:                   Digital Learning Coach/Technology Resource Teacher

REPORTS TO:                   Chief Academic Officer

SUPERVISES:                   N/A

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage and optimize the use of instructional software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning; provides instructional staff with essential support, modeling, co-teaching and/or coaching to enhance technology-based instructional practices and productivity; assists in the development and implementation of curriculum and integration projects; develops and offers district-wide instructional technology professional learning for all staff; serves as a liaison between schools and district technology initiatives for school-based implementation to increase effective teaching and learning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The terms of employment are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Collaborate with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons and supports innovation in the classroom.
• Promotes and models effective technology instructional best practices for quality classroom instruction.
• Assists and articulates appropriate instructional technology practices as described in technology standards for students and teachers.
• Provides assistance and training to building instructional staff in the integration of technology to support student achievement This includes planning and implementing job-embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Collaborates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of instructional technology materials and software.
• Gathers data and utilizes information to evaluate technology programs’ effectiveness and assists schools in the desegregation of the data.
• Supports the use of technology in classrooms, computer labs, and across school and district networks.
• Researches past and current practices in the area of assignment, integrates research in all areas of responsibility, and submits reports and recommendations as required.
• Consults on district Curriculum planning and on the district Technology Planning Committee on the integration of Serve as a member of or resource to school professional development and technology committees to support the need to review instructional practices and ongoing student progress.
• Provides staff training to meet district and KETS goals and objectives.
• Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintaining expertise in the field.
• Works with school leadership and school committees to assess, develop, and acquire technology resources to meet instructional and management needs and to plan and implement long-term visions for technology in the
• Serves as liaison between Student Learning and District Technology Offices to schools.
• Serves as a coordinator for district STLP programs.
• Serves as a trainer for instructional coaches and content specialists on the integration of technology into curriculum and instructional practices at the district and school level.
• Maintains required records.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively educate/mentor technology users by establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users and have the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assists in facilitation of digital learning for the district.
• Performs any other such duties as designated by the immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
• Requires the bility to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights

EVALUATION:

• Annual development of Professional Growth Plan;
• Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor according to district approved evaluation plan.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Kentucky Teaching Certificate
• Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Kentucky Professional Standards Board.
• Specialization in technology and/or instruction within graduate education program is preferred.