POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Coordinating Supervisor – Literacy, the Instructional Specialist – Digital Literacy
will support technology integration, digital literacy, online learning and the
implementation of the school system’s Literacy Plan 2.0 initiative. The
incumbent of this position will be responsible for conducting technology
integration training sessions and coordinating and collaborating with the
content supervisors to design and implement digital curricula. The Instructional Specialist – Digital Literacy
will assist educators in improving their teaching and learning and build their
capacity to employ effective literacy strategies into their daily classroom
practices to meet the demands of Maryland
College and Career-Ready Standards.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists
in the development and implementation of PGCPS’s Literacy Plan;
Assists
supervisors in the integration of technology into the curriculum; collaborates
to build educator capacity around technology integration and digital literacy;
Assists
supervisors in the development of online courses using a learning management
system;
Designs
and develops comprehensive training programs and reference materials;
Coaches
instructional staff in the use of instructional technology; demonstrates model
practices/lessons within schools;
Conducts
professional development in the area of technology integration; provides
professional development that supports rigorous instruction and differentiation
to improve student achievement;
Collaborates
with Technology Training Team and other instructional staff to integrate
technology;
Researches and provides information and
guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative digital literacy
practices through various venues such as individual discussions
(formal/informal), study groups, and professional learning communities;
Provides
formal teacher observations using the Framework for Teaching Rubric and written
feedback for informal observations;
Attends
professional development to enhance knowledge of digital literacy and
instructional strategies in literacy; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of technology integration models, instructional and digital skills and
strategies, state content and technology standards, and online educational
tools and platforms;
Demonstrated
skills in effective human relationships and oral and written communication,
Ability
to infuse technology into curriculum and excellent knowledge and understanding
of teaching and learning processes;
Ability
to design and enhance curriculum activities using technology as an
instructional tool;
Ability
to establish a plan for an ongoing evaluation cycle to transform learning with
technology;
Excellence
in teaching; thorough knowledge of Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, and International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards, assessment and
instruction;
Ability
to coach, model, and build the knowledge and skills of educators through
professional development; and
Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud-based systems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational
technology, literacy/reading, educational administration or a closely related
field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required
and three (3) years of PGCPS teaching preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I
endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.