Digital Teaching and Learning Coach

POSITION: Digital Teaching and Learning Coach (10 months)

REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Teaching and Learning

SALARY GRADE: Salary commensurate with degree, certification, and experience

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Digital Teaching and Learning Coach is a career-status, certified teaching professional with strong instructional and leadership skills. Drawing on recent classroom experiences, this role supports all teachers in integrating technology to enhance instruction, planning, and student engagement. The coach serves as an expert resource and collaborative partner, promoting effective digital teaching practices through modeling, professional development, and hands-on support aligned with district goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and mentoring to teachers through planning, collaboration, modeling, and instructional support to strengthen technology integration aligned to school and district goals.
• Facilitates professional development and coaching related to research-based instructional technology strategies, the North Carolina Digital Learning Standards, and the district's strategic plan.
• Demonstrates effective use of digital tools, all content-specific resources, learning management systems, and other educational technologies to enhance planning, teaching, and assessment.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances effective communication with administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Assists in evaluating and vetting digital resources to ensure alignment with curriculum standards, district privacy policies, and instructional goals.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with administrators, teachers, and stakeholders to ensure consistent support and shared understanding of digital teaching practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support digital teaching and learning and contribute to improved student outcomes.
• Collaborate with school and district staff to foster a culture of effective instruction through the integration of digital tools and practices.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate ongoing professional development aligned with curriculum maps, district resources, and the North Carolina Digital Learning Standards.

Lead Coaching

• Observe instruction and provide timely, actionable feedback to teachers and coaches on lesson design, instructional delivery, and student engagement.
• Support the implementation of technology-enhanced strategies that align with curriculum standards and district initiatives.
• Serve as a thought partner for school-based coaches, media coordinators, and administrators to strengthen instructional practices through digital learning.
• Supports teachers during PLCs, grade-level meetings, and co-planning sessions by recommending appropriate standards-aligned tools, content, and resources.

Professional Development

• Participates in state and district professional learning opportunities and shares relevant updates to ensure instructional practices remain current and effective.
• Customize professional learning to meet the needs of educators at varying levels of digital fluency, using face-to-face, virtual, and blended formats.
• Provides job-embedded coaching, including classroom observations with follow-up support, co-teaching, and modeling of technology-infused lessons.

Lead Effective Instructional Program

• Assist in the review, evaluation, and selection of instructional technology tools, software, and resources, including those mandated by state law or the School Board.
• Collaborate with content specialists to maintain and refine curriculum maps and digital resource alignment throughout the year.
• Serve as a consultant to schools and departments regarding technology integration, digital resource implementation, and instructional support.
• Establish clear communication protocols and schedules for sharing district instructional technology updates and reports.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with teachers and focus groups to support new district-wide instructional initiatives.
  
  Attend required district, school, and state-level meetings to remain informed and share relevant updates.
• Perform other duties related to supporting effective instruction and student learning as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills - Familiarity with basic computer operations and software. Ability to learn various computer operations required for the management of student information and the integration of technology in classroom instruction.

Other - Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on the division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally, the employee will lift up to 50 lbs.. such as to lift files, paper, school supplies, books, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and North Carolina teaching license required (elementary or secondary).
• Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
• Valid North Carolina 077 (Instructional Technology Specialist – Computers) or 079 (Computer Education) license preferred.
• Valid 076 (School Library Media Coordinator) license and five years of media experience would also be considered preferable qualifications.
• A Master's Degree in Education is preferred but not required.

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.