Digital Learning Coach

Adair County School District•Columbia, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adair County School System is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as the Digital Learning Coach for the district. This position is responsible to the Chief Information Officer/Superintendent. The Digital Learning Coach will coordinate the effective use of instructional technology through the integration of technology into all curriculum content areas by collaborating with teachers and modeling effective teaching practices in the classroom.

Requirements

Knowledge of Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) Student, Teacher, and Administrator Technology Standards
Knowledge of Operations of computers and other instructional technology devices
Knowledge of Word processors, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations and Student Information System (SIS) Applications
Knowledge of Creation of web pages
Knowledge of Internet and e-mail applications
Excellent communications skills

Responsibilities

Advise and assist teachers with the effective integration of technology into the curriculum.
Develop appropriate, content-specific units or curriculum with technology integration through collaboration with classroom teachers.
Model effective teaching practices with technology at all times while in the classroom and during professional development activities for teachers.
Assist administrators, staff, and students with meeting all relevant technology standards.
Provide individual, small group, and large group assistance with using technology.
Communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Disseminate content-specific technology information to appropriate teachers and school staff.
Create and maintain a website with technology integration strategies and resources.
Conduct and/or coordinate technology professional development for all school staff.
Evaluate and recommend instructional software, websites, and other resources for enhanced instructional opportunities.
Promote the appropriate use of technology as a tool for learning in all content areas at all times, including digital citizenship and data security practices.
Works closely with the Chief Information Officer to ensure classroom technology meets the needs of classroom leaders.
Maintain required records, including lesson plans, professional development training materials, participation logs, and other required records.
Consult on district Curriculum planning and on the district Technology planning committee on the integration of technology.
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.
Assists in technology assessments, given at key grade levels, to help identify gaps and develop strategies to incorporate 21st Century skills in the classroom.
Serve as a trainer for instructional coaches and content specialist on the integration of technology into curriculum and instructional practices at the district and school level.
Works collaboratively to develop and implement digital citizenship concepts across grade levels.
Assist with the coordination of Student Technology Leadership Program activities and projects.
Attend the KAST Conference, regional and state meetings, and other professional development sessions to keep abreast of emerging technology resources and strategies and their application in the classroom.