Wake County Public School System · 1 month ago
Senior Director - Digital Learning & Libraries
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWake County Public School System is seeking a Senior Director for Digital Learning and Libraries. This role involves leading digital literacy and library media programs, overseeing the development and implementation of resources, and facilitating professional learning to enhance student engagement and success.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provides leadership for short- and long-range planning for all digital and library media initiatives: vision, goals, program objectives/strategies/activities, staffing, training, evaluation, budgeting, and collaboration with others
Directs the implementation of the district’s digital learning plans in accordance with the state recommendations and guidelines
Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of professional learning activities to meet NC Digital Learning Competencies
Collaborates with leadership to integrate digital and print resources in the ongoing instructional program for all curriculum areas by identifying strategies and materials, and by implementing activities for integration
Develops and oversees the implementation of special projects to promote technology
Serves as a clearinghouse of information on trends, research, applications, and effective practices related to digital literacy and library media programs
Responsible for serving as Digital Literacy and Libraries’ liaison between Academic Advancement and Area Superintendents
Performs other related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of state and national standards for curriculum including instructional technology
Extensive knowledge of pedagogical practices, instructional frameworks, and assessment
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
Demonstrated successful experience of effective practices for teaching and learning
Demonstrated success working with peers or other adults in leadership or training roles
Demonstrated organizational and management abilities
Ability to make independent judgments and to implement creative solutions to problems with minimal supervisory oversight
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community members
Master's degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or Instructional Technology
Five years of successful teaching experience
Successful experience implementing and evaluating large scale digital projects
Successful experience providing professional training to instructional staff
Demonstrated leadership experience
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Computer Education (18079), Instructional Technology Specialist-Computers (00077) or Library Media (00076)
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in one of the following administrative license areas: School Administrator-Principal (00012), Curriculum Instructional Specialist (113), or Instructional Technology Specialist-Computers (00077)
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements
Preferred
Three years of successful experience supporting print and digital initiatives at a district level
Company
Wake County Public School System
Wake County Public School System is the largest school system in the state and the 16th largest in the nation, providing preK-12 education.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Shashi Buddula
Chief Technology Officer
Stacy Lee
CTO Wake County Public School System
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