Internal: District Instructional Designer

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

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The District Instructional Designer will be a member of the Technology Team, with specific responsibilities to assist administration, teachers, and educators in  implementing LFDCS’  curriculum through diverse and supportive technology , building on the current implementation of blended learning, and integrating and supporting scale school-wide to move toward personalized learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support with curriculum research and implementation

Keep current on available products and development in the field of educational technology which supports the curriculum frameworks. Advise administration and teachers on selection of software and purchase of products to support the curriculum through software, apps and internet.

Assist the Principal in the research, development and evaluation of new methods and digital tools that advance the school.

Assist teachers with implementation of adopted district software as outlined in curriculum guides.

Provide teacher/student/classroom professional development support and technical training to integrate use of technology in lessons(“Tech Talk” and the Teacher Technology Committee)

Attend bi-monthly, grade-level planning meetings with teachers to identify curriculum needs which can be met through technology and blended learning approaches. Follow-up with research and recommendations.

Demonstrate multiple strategies to model best blended learning practices for teachers.

Lead the school professional development on leveraging technology to more effectively personalize student learning and share resources among vertical and horizontal teacher teams.

Identify possible consultants or partners to provide training and extended professional development for staff as appropriate for grade levels.

Create inventory of all technology equipment and software and guidelines for staff and student use.

Prepare educators to analyze data and develop visualization techniques for data assessments, evidence of learning, etc.

Model network practices on e-learning communities and personal learning communities through social media. Lead and/or support a professional learning community approach for training.

Oversee hardware and software usage by students and educators.

Through quantitative and qualitative methods,  collect baseline and ongoing data related to LFDCS’ progress with blended learning and teaching with technology. Track progress with blended learning and teaching with technology and submit an annual report by June 30th of each fiscal year to the Principal on these efforts.

Develop and maintain Schoology course templates and district digital learning standards.

Conduct comprehensive needs assessments by gathering input from all stakeholders

Design a learning map that outlines the scope, sequence, and pacing of the district’s digital learning

Create structured onboarding courses for teachers, staff, substitutes, students, and office personnel.

Produce training videos, guides, and self-paced learning modules for all major district tools/platforms.

Provide coaching and instructional design support for teachers, teams, and departments.

Facilitate in-class, team-based, and whole-school professional development

Align digital tools with curriculum and instructional best practices to enhance teaching and learning.

Promote consistent, high-quality digital learning experiences across all schools in the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience leading or those with Instructional Technology, Design, Computer Science in K-12 settings

Knowledge of  education, curriculum, child development and appropriate use of technology

Experience working with local-area networks and servers. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (preferred)

Valid DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)  Licensure (preferred)

Google-certified educator certification (preferred) or Apple-endorsement

Schedule: School Year, Full Time

Reports to: The Assistant Superintendent and works collaboratively with the Technology Director, Principal, and Heads of School.

 Pay range: Faculty Compensation Scale, $66,000 - $95,000, based on experience and licensure 

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.