Instructional Designer Learning Training Director Jobs in Virginia

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.General Description:An Instructional Designer is a contributing member of the school leadership team who provides leadership to teachers and support staff that impacts student achievement. The primary role of the Instructional Designer is to be a collaborative partner with school administrators and teachers in meeting the individual needs of students through both authentic and captivating experiences. This work includes supporting teachers in developing and implementing student-engaged assessment practices and instructional experiences that foster disciplinary and transdisciplinary impacts, customizing the curriculum to meet student needs in a way that is responsive and inclusive of the whole child, and utilizing technology to leverage instruction, personalize learning, and promote student agency. The role of the Instructional Designer is also to help lead and participate in district-wide professional learning opportunities that support enhancing the instructional impact throughout the division.Job Description:Essential Job Functions:Embodies the four core values of Imagine Tomorrow - integrity, equity, teamwork, and ingenuitySupports the development and implementation of the School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) that is aligned to Imagine Tomorrow, the district strategic planWorks collaboratively with the school administrative team to ensure impactful professional learning, implementation of curriculum, and enhancement of student learning through the use of technologyProvides leadership in supporting the alignment of teachers’ instructional practices to the SIIP goalsEngages with individual teachers or groups of teachers and administrators in the analysis of student performance data and instructional decisions based on the dataEnacts a flexible problem-solving approach that utilizes the continuous improvement cycleImplements a teacher coaching model inclusive of planning, modeling, implementing, and reflectingBuilds the capacity of teachers, in partnership with school leaders, through learning walks, modeling lessons, solving implementation dilemmas, and providing feedback cyclesWorks collaboratively with individual teachers or groups of teachers to integrate technology into instruction through technology-related professional development for school staffUses Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) as a framework to ensure technical, pedagogical, and curricular objectives are carried out in accordance with the CCPS Technology Master Plan, which is aligned to the division strategic plan, the state technology plan, and the Profile of a Virginia GraduateProvides support and training for teachers in best practices for instructional management in the learning management systemEffectively coordinates, manages, and maintains data on school support services providedStays current with best practices and trends in curriculum and instruction strategies in all content areasStays current in instructional technology and applicationsServes as a connector between schools and the Division of Teaching and Learning by maintaining communication-related to instruction in and across content areas and the technology practices and resources that enhance instructionWorks collaboratively with content specialists to use existing data to identify areas of curricular deficiency and to determine effective strategies and instructional technologies for addressing these areasRegularly collaborates with the Division of Teaching and Learning and other Instructional Designers in planning and implementing district-wide professional learning training and eventsRegularly collaborates with other Instructional Designers in a professional learning networkPerforms other duties as assignedBudgetary Responsibility:This position has no budgetary responsibilities.Report Preparation:Maintains data related to school support servicesEquipment Operation:Personal computer, Chromebooks, projector, document camera, interactive display technologies, various digital mediaContacts:Regular contact at all levels within the division, including teachers, support staff, building administrators, Curriculum Specialists, and Division of Teaching and Learning Leadership staffWork Direction/Supervision:This position does not supervise others, but may provide work direction in the context of instructional design guidance.Decision Making:Functions independently within specific programmatic guidelines.Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. W hile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, hear, speak, and write. The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, transport necessary equipment, and drive. The employee regularly drafts paper records and files, and must be able to manipulate or operate a computer and equipment controls, to include typing for an extended period of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and depth perception.Work Environment:Work is performed in a public school. The noise level is typically quiet to moderate.Qualifications:Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction. Considerable knowledge of best curriculum practices and the application of instructional technology in the K-12 environment. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instruction to students, teachers, administrators or other educational personnel. Considerable knowledge of PC hardware, software, web-based applications, and some knowledge of networking. Considerable knowledge and abilities in the G-Suite applications. Considerable knowledge of best practices in online instructional management to include learning management systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Additional Job Requirements:Applicant must hold a valid Virginia teaching license and have a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience.Preferred: A degree or endorsement in technology with prior experience delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs, including special populations; training teachers or other adults in the integration of technologyApplicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services (CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/TestCompensation$67,813.63 - $104,012.25Hours Per Day8Days Per Year237BenefitsChesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr