Digital Learning Coach
Kansas City Public Schools · Kansas City, MO · 6 days ago
Human Resources$70k/yrFull-time
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provides instructional coaching services through formal coaching cycles with teachers that are focused on the integration of instructional technology in the classroom.
- Provides professional development in the area of digital learning aligned with KCPS initiatives and curriculum.
- Provides consultation and support to building leadership, instructional coaches, PD chairs and Library Media Specialists on planning and implementing technology integration.
- Provides input in the development of system-wide and building level programs that enable students and teachers to use technology to enhance learning.
- Gathers information documenting the effectiveness of digital learning programs, interprets the information, and provides input in evaluation of the various programs.
- Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the integration of technology.
- Participates in professional development opportunities offered internally and externally.
- Communicates, plans collaboratively, and develops partnerships with other district departments, school administrators, building staff, vendors and the broader community as needed.
- Maintains and submits documentation of support in schools.
- Works in direct collaboration with curriculum coordinators to support classroom use and best practices with content specific digital resources.
- Assists in all academic programs and initiatives as needed.
- Provides first level IT support for all instructional related technology.
- Supports teacher use of district SIS.
- Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or representing the district to external individuals and/or organizations.
- Fulfills instructional technology needs related to any district partnerships or initiatives.
To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To:
- Teaching certification and master’s degree or higher in education related field.
- Experience coaching and providing PD.
- Extensive knowledge of best practices in instructional technology integration.
In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need:
- Administrative certification.
- Terminal degree in education related field.
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
- KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.