SUMMARY: The Director of Artificial Intelligence and Instructional Technology leads the districts efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance instructional practices and optimize educational operations. This position oversees the strategic implementation of AI tools and instructional technology working closely with academic leaders instructional staff and operational departments. The Director also supervises the ICATS team to ensure ongoing professional development and support for technology integration that aligns with the districts digital learning and AI strategy. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and lead a comprehensive vision for AI and instructional technology integration across K-12 classrooms and district operations. Identify evaluate and oversee the implementation of AI tools that support instructional practices curriculum development and operational improvements. Serve as the districts thought leader and subject matter expert on AI in education including trends ethical use and instructional applications. Guide the integration of AI-powered and digital tools into the curriculum to support differentiation engagement and learning outcomes. Work closely with the Academic leadership teams to align AI and instructional technology initiatives with district academic goals. Lead and support the development of classroom models that incorporate generative AI adaptive platforms and personalized learning systems. Supervise and support the ICATS team in the creation and delivery of professional development for teachers on integrating technology and AI into curriculum. Design and lead professional development focused on AI literacy and effective technology integration for educators and administrators. Support instructional staff in leveraging AI tools for lesson planning assessment feedback and classroom efficiency. Lead cross-departmental initiatives to pilot implement and evaluate AI tools that streamline workflows automate routine tasks and improve data-driven decision-making. Partner with district operational leadership teams including departments such as Human Resources Finance Transportation Food Services and Facilities to identify opportunities to apply AI solutions to improve processes and service delivery. Provide training and support to operational staff in understanding and using AI-enabled systems or tools. Provide guidance and leadership to school-based Technology Coordinators ensuring alignment of their work with district-wide instructional technology and AI goals. Design and facilitate regular communication and collaboration opportunities with Technology Coordinators to share updates provide training and gather feedback on building-level implementation for integrating AI tools and digital learning strategies. Ensure AI solutions used in operations align with privacy security and ethical standards. Establish systems for monitoring the effectiveness of AI and instructional technology initiatives on teaching and learning outcomes. Collect and analyze usage data to inform continuous improvement and professional learning needs. Manage program budgets partnerships and resources aligned to instructional technology and AI integration. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises assigned staff. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in Education Instructional Technology Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership or a related field is required. Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience required preferably with expertise in digital technology solutions. Demonstrated experience integrating technology and/or AI into classroom instruction preferred. Strong background in designing and delivering professional development for educators preferred. Familiarity with AI use in operational domains is preferred. Experience supervising instructional or technology staff preferred. Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills. CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: Willingness to obtain ISTE Certified Educator certificate through the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and completing AI in education micro-courses and AI Explorations and Their Practical Use in Schools. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators teachers school board members and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to prepare project monitor and document funds from multiple sources. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally life or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more such as pushing materials on a cart. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment such as the number of people in the office. The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people. The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines. Frequently the employee must work irregular or extended hours. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management. NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation veteran status genetic information national origin age limited English proficiency or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1) Title IV and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964) the Equal Pay Act of 1973 TitleIX (Educational Amendments) the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973). |