Digital Learning Coach

The Adair County School System is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as the Digital Learning Coach for the district. This position is responsible to the Cheif Information Officer/Superintendent.

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Digital Learning Coach will coordinate the effective use of instructional technology through the integration of technology into all curriculum content areas by collaborating with teachers and modeling effective teaching practices in the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS)

Student Teacher and Administrator Technology Standards
Operations of computers and other instructional technology devices
Word processors Spreadsheets Databases Presentations and Student Information System (SIS) Applications
Creation of web pages
Internet and e-mail applications
Excellent communications skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Digital Learning Coach will:
Advise and assist teachers with the effective integration of technology into the curriculum.
Develop appropriate content-specific units or curriculum with technology integration through collaboration with classroom teachers.
Model effective teaching practices with technology at all times while in the classroom and during professional development activities for teachers.
Assist administrators staff and students with meeting all relevant technology standards.

Provide individual small group and large group assistance with using technology.
Communicate effectively with administrators faculty staff students and parents.
Disseminate content-specific technology information to appropriate teachers and school staff.
Create and maintain a website with technology integration strategies and resources.
Conduct and/or coordinate technology professional development for all school and recommend instructional software websites and other resources for enhanced instructional opportunities.
Promote the appropriate use of technology as a tool for learning in all content areas at all times including digital citizenship and data security practices.
Works closely with the Chief Information Officer to ensure classroom technology meets the needs of classroom leaders.
Maintain required records including lesson plans professional development training materials participation logs and other required records.
Consult on district Curriculum planning and on the district Technology planning committee on the integration of technology. Serve as a member of or resource to school professional development and technology committees to support the need to review instructional practices and ongoing student progress.
Assists in technology assessments given at key grade levels to help identify gaps and develop strategies to incorporate 21st Century skills in the classroom.
Serve as a trainer for instructional coaches and content specialist on the integration of technologyinto curriculum and instructional practices at the district and school level.
Works collaboratively to develop and implement digital citizenship concepts across grade levels.
Assist with the coordination of Student Technology Leadership Program activities and projects.
Attend the KAST Conference regional and state meetings and other professional development sessions to keep abreast of emerging technology resources and strategies and their application in the classroom.