Supervisor of Instructional Technology

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the Supervisor of Instructional Technology directly leads and develops Instructional Technology Coaches as instructional leaders and coaches, building division-wide capacity for effective instructional coaching and instructional leadership. This role ensures instructional technology is used intentionally in service of high-quality instruction, strong Tier 1 teaching, and continuous improvement. The Supervisor collaborates closely with the Departments of Teaching and Learning, Professional Growth and Innovation, School Leadership, and Technology to align instructional coaching, professional learning, and instructional technology supports with division instructional priorities and accountability goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, or a related field
Professional teaching license with endorsements in Administration and Supervision
Demonstrated instructional leadership and strong communication skills
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including current issues and trends in instructional technology
Ability to effectively coach adult learners and facilitate job-embedded professional learning

Nice To Haves

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or doctoral degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and advance a division-wide instructional vision for instructional technology grounded in current research, best practices, and emerging trends in instruction and instructional coaching.
Provide leadership for instructional technology initiatives by building instructional leadership and coaching capacity through Instructional Technology Coaches.
Define and ensure implementation of a consistent instructional coaching model for Instructional Technology Coaches that supports high-quality instruction, strong Tier 1 teaching, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
Lead the purposeful integration of technology to support high-quality instruction, strong Tier 1 teaching, and alignment to the division’s instructional vision.
Design and implement processes to monitor, analyze, and strengthen instructional practice and coaching effectiveness supported by instructional technology.
Develop and evaluate professional learning that supports effective instruction and assessment, using technology to support planning, observation, feedback, and reflection.
Supervise, evaluate, and develop Instructional Technology Coaches and Lead Instructional Technology Coaches to strengthen instructional coaching effectiveness, professional growth, and instructional impact.
Use feedback and evidence of practice to continuously refine instructional coaching, instructional practice, and the strategic use of instructional technology.
Lead the development and expansion of K–12 online and blended learning programs, ensuring instructional quality and alignment to curriculum.
Collaborate with Teaching and Learning supervisors and specialists to ensure virtual content and courses are instructionally sound and appropriately vetted.
Coordinate and support the effective use of digital instructional resources to promote rigorous, relevant, and equitable instruction.
Support Teaching and Learning supervisors in evaluating curriculum, instructional materials, and practices that promote purposeful uses of instructional technology.
Represent the division in local, regional, state, and national initiatives related to instructional leadership, coaching, instructional technology, and emerging trends.
Prepare, administer, and evaluate instructional technology budgets and policies aligned to instructional priorities and sustainability.
Oversee instructional technology and online learning programs to ensure instructional quality and alignment to curriculum.
Serve as a liaison between the Technology and Teaching and Learning departments to ensure coherence and alignment of instructional priorities and supports.