Director of Instructional Technology Services - Technology Training

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a visionary leader to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of district-wide instructional technology and training programs. You will support the Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation to transform classrooms and boost student engagement through data-driven strategies.

The role requires advanced degrees, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across divisions, vendors, and schools.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field required.
• Specialists degree preferred; Doctoral degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience integrating technology in K-12 instruction required.
• 2 years in district or local school leadership role preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-wide instructional technology planning and evaluation.
• Support cross-divisional development of tech integration goals.
• Align programs with national/state standards.
• Direct professional development for instructional technology coaches.
• Oversee technology training offerings and labs scheduling.
• Communicate department direction to stakeholders.
• Manage budget and personnel in instructional technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech integration strategies

Technology in instruction

Collaborative leadership

Cross-department coordination

Instructional training practices

Positive attitude

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Process analysis

Education

Masters Degree in related field

Specialists Degree in related field

Doctoral Degree in related field

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educators Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in related field Required
• Specialists Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience effectively integrating technology in instruction in a K-12 environment Required
• 2 years of experience in a leadership position at the district or local school level Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and professional manner
• Skilled in identification and evaluation of technology-based strategies for instructional support
• Ability to facilitate development of strategies, processes, and evaluation for implementation of technology-based instructional support systems
• Skilled in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups
• Ability to coordinate strategies, processes, and evaluation across departments and divisions
• Knowledge of effective instructional and training practices
• Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues, teachers, administrators, and executive leadership
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies, processes, and resources of district-wide, integrated instructional technology and technology training programs to support the districts instructional vision and promote student engagement and learning.

• Support the Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation in the cross-divisional development, implementation, and evaluation of a district instructional technology plan.
  • Identify district trends in technology integration maturity and the tasks and milestones required to affect classroom transformation to support the districts vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
  • Collaborate with district and local school leaders to develop targeted, data-driven goals, strategies, and processes for the implementation of a technology integration plan.
  • Ensure alignment of instructional technology integration program with national and state standards for instructional technology.
  • Direct continuous improvement process to ensure efficacy of plan.
• Lead the support of departments and programs with the identification and evaluation of effective instructional technology tools, digital content, and instructional technology practices to support the curricular, instructional, and assessment needs of local schools.
  • Evaluate and identify instructional technology practices to best support student engagement and achievement.
  • Collaboratively lead the development, refinement, and sustainability of appropriate resources for local schools and district personnel that support instructional strategies and instructional technology frameworks.
  • Establish and maintain communication and coordination with district partners and vendors for identification, implementation and evaluation of instructional technology components.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of the districts instructional technology training and professional development.
  • Collaborate cross-divisionally to ensure alignment of professional learning with districts vision, strategic priorities and instructional goals.
  • Ensure effective support, resources, training, and professional learning are provided to instructional technology innovation coaches.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of the districts technology training offerings.
  • Lead the development and improvement of technology infrastructure to support electronic learning resources for district and school staff.
  • Collaborate cross-divisionally and cross-departmentally to develop training plans for district initiatives.
  • Direct the scheduling of labs and training rooms for technology training of school and district staff.
• Lead the communication of the departments direction.
  • Communicate the instructional technology departments alignment to the districts vision, mission, and strategic priorities to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as liaison between the instructional technology department and other divisions and departments to ensure initiative alignment, partnership development, and effective communication.
• Manage program area.
  • Manage budget and prepare budgetary requests and recommendations for the instructional technology department.
  • Provide leadership and support to personnel in the instructional technology office.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the screening and orientation process for instructional technology and innovation coaches.
  • Lead continuous quality improvement efforts for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.