Primary Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Director of Technology, the Digital Learning Specialist (DLS) will support, promote and advance the integration of technology into instructional delivery, leading to enhanced student utilization and improved student achievement.
- The Digital Learning Specialist supports research-based best practices regarding classroom instructional technology.
- The DLS must model good instructional practice and work well with other individuals to be effective in facilitating change.
- They must also assume a leadership role as coach/mentor for all staff.
- They will actively support, champion, advocate, and participate in digital learning at the district, school, and team levels.
Essential Functions/Student Instruction.
- Primary instructor of technology skills grade K-5 through face-to-face and hybrid instruction of elementary classes.
- Teach, assess and report articulated ISD 191 K-5 Digital Literacy curriculum that includes technology skills and ELA media literacy standards.
- Promote voluntary free reading and independent research.
- Promote digital citizenship, ethical use, and on-line safety.