Director of Virtual Education

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Director of Virtual Education to lead the district's online learning initiatives. You will develop and manage digital learning programs, oversee curriculum for online instruction, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will provide leadership for instructional staff in virtual settings and expand access through district partnerships. You will collaborate with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to improve

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, education administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, digital learning, or a related field.
• 5+ years in school or central office administration, including online/virtual environments.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and educational technology initiatives.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for online learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the district's virtual and online learning initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality digital learning experiences and oversee curriculum development for online programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for online learning.
• Collaborate with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to expand access.

Skills

Instructional design

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Online/virtual administration

Data analysis

Regulatory & accreditation familiarity

Web applications proficiency

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System

Google Suite

Analytics tools

Job description

• Master's degree in education, education administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, digital learning, or a related field.
• Background in instructional design, blended learning models, or e-learning program development.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and educational technology initiatives.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in school or central office administration, including experience in online/virtual environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of current practices and issues related to developing, maintaining, quality assurance, and expanding online education programs using instructional technologies and digital learning.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory requirements associated with online learning
• Experience analyzing data to improve online enrollment, student outcomes, and the design and delivery of online instruction and programming
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to online education, data privacy, and accessibility.
• Technological proficiency with web applications, MS Office, Learning Management System (e.g.,), Google Suite, and analytics
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

The Director of Virtual Education leads, develops, and manages the district's virtual and online learning initiatives. This role ensures high-quality digital learning experiences for students, oversees curriculum development, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and provides leadership for instructional staff in online environments. The director collaborates with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to expand access to virtual education opportunities.