Educational Technology & Digital Learning Specialist

Primary Function: To interact with adult learning administrators and practitioners in order to provide support for the technology of adult education/literacy providers.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct ongoing professional development focused on instructional technology digital learning tools and effective integration of technology in adult education classrooms.

• Provide ongoing training on how to use Zoom Teams online education.

• Support the integration of instructional technology into adult education classrooms to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Assist instructors in selecting and implementing digital learning tools aligned with adult learning principles and program goals.

• Assist programs in implementing online blended and HyFlex instructional models.

• Provide technical and instructional support for virtual classrooms and video conferencing platforms.

• Provide technical support for Help Desk tickets hardware and various types of software.

• Provide maintenance repair and remote access support.

• Provide training and technical support for computer-aided instruction software and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Assist instructors with course setup digital content organization and online student engagement tools.

• Analyze the effectiveness of Distance Learning Training using the National Reporting System (NRS) Tables 4C and 5B.

• Analyze the usage of statewide academic software (Burlington English Aztec Essential Education) and correlate it to teacher and program effectiveness and student outcomes.

• Provide and/or coordinate recorded training on LACES 101 and LACES for Teachers the states data management information system.

• Create recorded training sessions of professional development trainings through Camtasia or other platforms.

• Attend and present at state and national conferences on educational technology instructional technology integration and technology resources for adult education.

• Stay informed about emerging educational technologies and best practices for technology integration in adult education.

• Work in collaboration with the Office of Adult Education adult education providers and internal staff.

• Create update and maintain AALRC and related websites.

• Support the development and maintenance of online resources that provide educators with access to instructional materials and professional development resources.

• Assist with maintaining network security protocols and best practices to protect program technology systems and data.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in education or related field;
• Experience in adult education/literacy or related field;
• Demonstrated ability of excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to participate effectively in work-groups on national and state levels; and
• Ability to incorporate principles of lifelong learning.
• Experience in educational software and training preferred.

Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.

(Contracted on a yearly basis contingent upon funding from the Arkansas Department of Commerce Workforce Connection Office of Adult Education and external grants)

Application Procedure:

Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday April 30 2026; however the position will remain open until filled.

Required Experience:

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