Coordinator of AI Innovation
Coordinator of AI Innovation
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
To design lead and sustain innovative learning initiatives centered around artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This position will collaborate across multiple departments regional partners and governmental levels to equip ESC personnel school district staff and leadership with the skills understanding and strategies necessary for ethical and effective AI implementation.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- Masters Degree in Education Technology Integration or a related field preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Education Technology Integration or a related field required
- Valid Texas Educator Certification preferred
Skills
- Minimum 3 years in K12 or regional support roles involving technology integration curriculum innovation or other largescale implementation efforts
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating adult learning and crossdepartmental collaboration
- Grant writing or program sustainability experience preferred
- Strong understanding of artificial intelligence applications in education
- Ability to collaborate across diverse departments and external partners
- Strong communication and advocacy skills especially with executive and legislative stakeholders
- Ability to interpret policy and propose actionable recommendations
- Strategic thinker with attention to ethical implications of emerging technologies
Working Conditions:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Serve as the lead for AIrelated learning initiatives within Region 16 ESC and in collaboration with other entities.
- Facilitate professional development on AI concepts tools and classroom integration strategies for ESC departments and other stakeholders.
- Leads collaboration with:
- The Technology Department to ensure infrastructure and tools support AI learning.
- Employee Experience (HR) to provide internal AI training and development.
- Field Services to support superintendents and district leadership in AI readiness and planning.
- Curriculum & Instruction to align AI learning with instructional priorities and TEKS.
- Develop an AI center to serve the regional state and national levels for AI development.
- Build and lead an AI Community of Practice across school districts.
- Engage local school boards and superintendents to provide briefings and develop AI readiness plans.
- Identify write and manage AIrelated grant opportunities to support sustainable program growth.
- Represent the ESC in various outreach opportunities.
- Evaluate and share best practices and emerging trends in AI in education.
- Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
- Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly.
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
- Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures.
- Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises and evaluates the performance of the following:
- None
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
