Sandhills Regional Consultant for Digital Learning

nc; North Carolina; Remote; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction seeks an Education Program Consultant II (NS) to provide leadership to Public School Units in digital-age learning across the Sandhills region. This home-based role requires up to 60% travel to Anson, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland counties and Whiteville City Schools.

The position supports NC Digital Learning Initiative, NCED Connect tools, and statewide libraries, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the education field and four years of related public education experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide district leadership teams with planning support for NC Digital Learning Initiative and PSU integration.
• Guide PSUs to leverage NCED Connect (Home Base) for digital literacy and related programs.
• Offer regional support to evaluate, implement, and sustain emerging technologies.
• Support school library media programs in the Sandhills region.
• Serve as primary DTL Division contact and resource for the assigned region.
• Collaborate with division teams and educational leaders to support PSUs.

Skills

Presentations

Data analysis

Digital tech (STEM, AI, VR/AR)

Education

Master's degree in education

Job description

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60094680

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct leadership and assistance to Public School Units (PSUs) to ensure that K-13 students across our state have access to digital-age, personalized learning and are prepared for college and careers in a global society. This position will support the Sandhills Region, which includes LEAs, charter schools, regional schools, and lab schools across the following area: Anson, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson, Richmond, Sampson, and Scotland counties, including Whiteville City Schools.

This position will be home-based and will require travel up to 60% of the time, including day and overnight trips.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all PSUs, including but not limited to: providing district leadership teams with planning support for implementation of the NC Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) and local digital learning initiatives that are integrated into PSU strategic plans.
• Provide guidance to PSUs so they can fully leverage NC's NCED Connect (Home Base) suite of tools with a focus on digital literacy, North Carolina Virtual Public School, and other state stakeholder programs to benefit and/or enhance student learning.
• Provide regional support, consultation, and guidance to help PSUs effectively evaluate, implement, and sustain emerging technologies.
• Support school library media programs and coordinators throughout the sandhills region alongside our statewide consultant for libraries.
• Serve as primary DTL Division contact and resource in the assigned region, sharing information about key DPI initiatives and resources, SBE policy updates, planning resources and innovative DTL practices.
• Collaborate, plan and coordinate with division team members, others across the agency and educational leaders (state and national) to support PSUs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $98,655.00

Manager Preferences

• Experience developing and/or delivering formal presentations and/or training.
• Experience in analyzing data.
• Experience with digital technology (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR)).

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Primary Purpose of the Digital Learning and School Connectivity Program:

The Digital Learning and School Connectivity team plays a critical leadership role in advancing equitable access to high-quality digital teaching and learning opportunities across North Carolina. The team supports Public School Units (PSUs) by providing strategic guidance, professional learning, technical assistance, and statewide coordination to strengthen digital-age instruction, technology integration, school connectivity, and digital literacy initiatives.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.