Digital Pedagogy Specialist

Marlborough School•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose. The position is an integral member of the Academic Resource (Technology) Team, designed to support faculty with digital pedagogy, emerging-tech literacy, and classroom technology. Additionally, the position helps support the day-to-day operation of the School’s technology systems and users, and facilitates digital literacy through Staculty (Faculty/Staff), small-group, and individual training. The Digital Pedagogy Specialist will also teach an AI Literacy course, demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, and share enthusiasm for new technology within an educational setting, specifically in supporting diverse school constituents including students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Requirements

Experience in and passion for working in an educational environment
Fluency in Mac OS, Google Workspace, and Blackbaud
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Demonstrated knowledge and experience teaching Middle or Upper School students, preferably in an independent school setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Resourceful problem-solver with a proven record of maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment
Highly organized with the ability to work successfully either independently or in collaborative groups, and to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities/deadlines
Demonstrated experience working with constituents in person or virtually
Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred, ideally in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related Information Technology (IT) field or specialization (professional certification may be considered as a substitute for degree requirement)
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in the field of EdTech or related field

Responsibilities

Co-lead the Ed Tech Committee and contribute to Marlborough’s Academic Technology Plan
Develop and teach an AI Literacy course, ensuring the curriculum reflects emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and best practices in artificial intelligence
Partner with faculty across disciplines and grades to integrate digital literacy and AI competencies into classroom instruction, including visiting classrooms, building relationships with faculty, co-planning lessons, and stepping into classrooms as needed to provide direct instruction on digital literacy skills
Evaluate, guide, and integrate AI systems and tools in alignment with institutional values of intentional, safe, ethical, and developmentally-appropriate use
Promote thoughtful decision-making around when technology enhances learning and when analog approaches may be more appropriate
Serve as the Blackbaud LMS expert and create resources for faculty and students
In partnership with Dean of Faculty, coordinate technology portion of New Employee Orientation
Collaborate with faculty to connect technology choices to student learning, classroom practice, and sound instructional design
Coordinate with the Director of Technology and Division Heads to ensure that parent and student programming around digital education and social media use are met
Regularly lead workshops for faculty around digital learning, emerging tech, and classroom technology, during opening meetings and throughout the year as part of professional development days
Work with members of the ARC Team to support diverse user needs and to serve as a pedagogical resource for employees, students, and the Marlborough community
Stay current on new trends in technology, including the areas of artificial intelligence, digital literacy and safety, and teaching and learning in a digital age
Interface with vendors as needed to resolve issues and maintain relationships
Perform other departmental duties as required, including working throughout the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year