Manager, Educational Technology (AI)

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Manager of Educational Technology (AI) to lead the integration of instructional technology and AI tools across schools. You will design scalable professional learning, curate AI-enabled resources, and drive teacher empowerment in using technology to improve student outcomes.

You will collaborate with academic teams and central offices to ensure equitable, effective digital learning experiences, while modeling strong project management and privacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three to five years of related experience in instructional technology or educational technology.
• Experience supporting instructional technology integration and adult professional learning.
• Experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft 365 or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of AI literacy and instructional applications of AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with school and central services leaders to integrate technology and AI into instruction aligned to district goals.
• Design and deliver professional learning (in-person, virtual, and asynchronous); develop Canvas-based training and resources.
• Develop and curate curriculum-aligned digital and AI-enabled instructional resources in collaboration with academic teams.
• Lead AI literacy initiatives, including training, guidance, and resource development for staff, students, and families.
• Coach educators on effective technology integration and instructional best practices.
• Manage projects and initiatives, including timelines, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Instructional technology integration

Adult professional learning

AI literacy knowledge

Data privacy & compliance

Collaboration & communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

The mission of theOfficeofTeaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences foreverystudent. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.

Divisions/Teams

TheContent and Curriculumdivision sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supportsschools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced andenriched instruction, and curriculum andassessmentinnovation.

TheEarly ChildhoodEducationdivision supports schools andfamilies in providingPreKstudents withcomprehensivelearningexperiencesthat foster confidenceand independence.Approximately 6,000 childrenagesthree to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools thatoffer Head Start programming.Thedivisionalso manages Early Stagesprogramming whichworks exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child findsystemto identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability.Thedivision alsomanages theimplementation ofDCPS' Head Startgrant.

TheLanguage Acquisitiondivisionwelcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process ofidentifyingMultilingual Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth.This includes support during the academic day and as part of ELSAP, which is a targeted summer program for ML students. The LAD also manages DCPS compliance with the DC Language Access Act, providing translation and interpretation resources to school and central teams.

TheProfessional Learning and EducationalTechnologydivision sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as createssystems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, districtPDand other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPSoffices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.

TheSpecialized Instructiondivision works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.

TheProfessional Learning and EducationalTechnologydivision sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as createssystems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, districtPDand other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPSoffices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.

The Manager, Educational Technology (AI) leads implementation of district priorities related to instructional technology, AI literacy, and digital learning systems. This role supports schools and central teams in integrating technology to improve teaching and learning, while ensuringequitable, safe, and effective use of digital and AI tools.

This position has been designated as Protection Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Traffic record check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

The Manager, Educational Technology (AI) will report to the Director, Integrated Learning.

Position Overview

The mission of theOfficeofTeaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences foreverystudent. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.

Divisions/Teams

• TheContent and Curriculumdivision sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supportsschools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced andenriched instruction, and curriculum andassessmentinnovation.

• TheEarly ChildhoodEducationdivision supports schools andfamilies in providingPreKstudents withcomprehensivelearningexperiencesthat foster confidenceand independence.Approximately 6,000 childrenagesthree to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools thatoffer Head Start programming.Thedivisionalso manages Early Stagesprogramming whichworks exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child findsystemto identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability.Thedivision alsomanages theimplementation ofDCPS' Head Startgrant.

• TheLanguage Acquisitiondivisionwelcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process ofidentifyingMultilingual Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth.This includes support during the academic day and as part of ELSAP, which is a targeted summer program for ML students. The LAD also manages DCPS compliance with the DC Language Access Act, providing translation and interpretation resources to school and central teams.

• TheProfessional Learning and EducationalTechnologydivision sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as createssystems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, districtPDand other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPSoffices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.

• The Specialized Instructiondivision works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.

TheProfessional Learning and EducationalTechnologydivision sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as createssystems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, districtPDand other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPSoffices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.

The Manager, Educational Technology (AI) will report to the Director, Integrated Learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with school and central services leaders to integrate technology and AI into instruction aligned to district goals.
• Design and deliver professional learning (in-person, virtual, and asynchronous); develop and manage Canvas-based training and resources.
• Develop and curate curriculum-aligned digital and AI-enabled instructional resources in collaboration with academic teams.
• Lead AI literacy initiatives, including training, guidance, and resource development for staff, students, and families.
• Coach educators on effective technology integration and instructional best practices.
• Manage projects and initiatives, including timelines, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support platform integration, data use, and digital tool effectiveness across systems.
• Monitor emerging trends in educational technology and AI to inform district strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting instructional technology integration and adult professional learning.
• Master’s degree in education, instructional technology, or related field preferred.
• Teaching experience and experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of technology standards and adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of AI literacy and instructional applications of AI tools.
• Ability to design training, resources, and professional learning experiences.
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [e-mail].