Project Coordinator, Common Sense Media

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Common Sense Media 

Location: Curriculum & Instruction Support, Teacher Administrative Center (T.A.C.), 3215 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68131 

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer 

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12-month, Salaried / Exempt 

Salary Schedule: OSAA Level 2 / Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable agreement. 

Start Date: TBD / at the latest August 1, 2026

Position Purpose: The Common Sense Media Project Coordinator supports educators in navigating change through balanced, evidence-based approaches that prioritize student safety, developmental appropriateness, and instructional effectiveness in an ever-adapting and innovative environment. 

The role ensures Common Sense Media’s guidance on technology use, artificial intelligence, digital citizenship, and digital well-being is evident in the instructional practices and student interactions for our PreK–12 students. This position drives systems-level alignment, so Common Sense Media’s strategies are coherent, coordinated, and sustainable rather than fragmented. 

Essential Performance Responsibilities  

• Lead the implementation of evidence-based instructional technology and digital learning initiatives through the lens of Common Sense Media in collaboration with Curriculum and Instruction Support, School Improvement, and IMS.
• Manage cross-functional projects that translate research and best practices into practical, classroom-ready guidance for educators and school leaders. 
• Design, deliver, and support professional learning experiences, workshops, courses, toolkits, and resources—related to: 
• Artificial intelligence in education.
• Digital learning and appropriate technology use.
• Screen time and healthy media balance. 
• Online safety and digital citizenship. 
• Partner with curriculum leaders to ensure Common Sense Media, artificial intelligence, and other resources align with content standards, developmental appropriateness, equity-centered practices, and district priorities. 
• Promote, scale, and sustain the integration of digital citizenship and online safety across K–12 learning environments. 
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, communication, and stakeholder engagement for professional learning and implementation projects. 
• Align digital learning and digital citizenship programs and tools with district initiatives, instructional priorities, and school improvement goals. 
• Drive alignment across curriculum, professional learning, technology infrastructure, and policy to ensure coherent implementation of Common Sense Media guidance.
• Support continuous improvement by coordinating pilots, collecting educator and district feedback, and evaluating program effectiveness. 
• Coordinate related initiatives to ensure guidance on AI, device use, screen time, and online safety is consistent, complementary, and mutually reinforcing across programs and platforms.
• Identify and address gaps, redundancies, and dependencies across initiatives to improve scalability, clarity, and educator experience. 
• Partner with internal teams and external education leaders to integrate Common Sense Media resources into district-level systems, including instructional frameworks, professional learning plans, and technology adoption cycles.
• Partner with internal teams and external education leaders to integrate Artificial Intelligence tools and resources into district-level systems, including instructional frameworks, professional learning plans, and technology adoption cycles. 
• Track, monitor, and evaluate emerging artificial intelligence technologies to advise and advocate on potential opportunities, risks, and systemwide implications for digital media tools and programming.
• Provide training and ongoing implementation support to educators, school leaders, and staff to strengthen adoption of digital resources and guidance in instruction and curriculum.
• Raise awareness of digital citizenship, online safety, and healthy technology use through professional learning, communications, and partnerships.
• Support schools and districts in achieving and maintaining Common Sense Digital Citizenship Recognition. 
• Serve as a liaison between schools and internal Common Sense Media teams to ensure educator needs and classroom realities inform program design and decision-making.
• Participate in biweekly Common Sense meetings and various events.
• Promote Common Sense education resources and training educators through Educational Service Units throughout Nebraska.
• Collaborate with IMS to ensure teachers/staff have access to appropriate technology tools and that these are used appropriately. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.  Master’s degree, preferred. Coursework in areas of Education, Instructional Technology, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.  
• A minimum of three years of successful experience in an educational setting is preferred.   
• A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsement in administration and supervision is preferred.   
• Experience in a multiculturally diverse urban setting is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of commonly used instruction platforms and tools (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Microsoft 365, Learning Management System (Canvas), etc.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Common Sense Media’s education curriculum and resources. 
• Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information technology. 
• Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. 
• Exemplary skills in developing and facilitating multi-modal presentation and professional development. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of education curriculum content, preferred. 
• Exemplary organizational, oral, and written communication skills. 
• The skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with instructional staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community. 

Additional Duties: 
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the board of education through the Superintendent of Schools or the Trustees. 

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads as well as basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and a fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use. 

Travel: Travel between schools and central offices will be required. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: 

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations. 
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Work in school building environments. 

Interrelations: 

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors. 
• Will be working under the direct supervision of central office administration in specified department in order to complete day to day tasks. 
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. 
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues. 
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service. 

Employee Punctuality and Appearance 

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. 
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator. 
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position. 
• Regular attendance is important. 

Terms of Employment 

This position is treated as a full-time exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative. 

Terms of employment are contingent upon: 

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license as appropriate. 
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students. 
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States. 
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position). 
• Execution and delivery to OPS of an Administrator Contract presented by OPS. (If applicable). 

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240. 

Salary : $88,568 - $107,906