Ed Farm · 3 hours ago
Learning Innovation Specialist
Birmingham, AL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEd Farm is an organization focused on enhancing teaching and learning outcomes through innovative educational programs. The Learning Innovation Specialist Teacher Fellow Lead oversees the Teacher Fellowship program, developing initiatives to foster educator engagement and technology adoption while providing professional development and support to teachers and educational staff.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Travel as needed to support 50% remote Learning Innovation Specialist positions
Standard availability Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 PM CST with the flexibility to book outside of standard business hours based on customer needs
Stable and solid internet connection and professional appearance on Zoom
Represent the Department of Learning Programs (DoLP) and Ed Farm and acts as the liaison with regional leadership and with contract partners/clients in the service region
Lead the implementation of the Teacher Fellowship and Student Fellowship program in a service region
Work collaboratively with the DoLP team to ensure all committed contract SOW deliverables are met in the assigned service region
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the DoLP team to evaluate, select, design, and implement technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology/computer science standards
Co-design and co-teach Introduction to Innovation course at 10 middle schools assigned Ed Farm program region
Provide instructional support and professional mentorship to Introduction to Innovation instructors at 10 middle schools in the Montgomery, AL region and 4 in the Birmingham, AL region
Other duties that pertain to training and the trainer’s personal areas of strength
Ensure professional learning is aligned with program objectives
Regularly review and adjust coaching content to align with the objectives of making Teacher Fellows Apple Teacher Certified, expert designers of challenge-based learning and supporting and training Student Fellow Lead teachers, etc
Ensure delivery of student programming in a co-design and co-teach model aligned with program objectives
Maintain course materials, activities and lead teacher support that is directly linked to the overarching goals of the program, ensuring consistency and relevance throughout the course
Provide effective coaching to Teacher Fellows
Conduct at least 8 coaching sessions per Teacher Fellow over the 12-month fellowship period, documented through session guidebook and feedback
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among cohort participants, district staff, and community stakeholders
Work with the Ed Farm team, district leaders, state , and other community stakeholders to support program goals and Ed Farm initiatives
Ensure compliance with local, state, and national education standards, regulations, and policies related to curriculum and assessment
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum implementation and assessment strategies
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Apple's “Everyone Can Code”, “Everyone Can Create” K-12 curriculum, Alabama's Course of Study for Digital Literacy and Computer Science standards
Experience with instructional design and innovative technology integration pertaining to K-12 digital literacy, computer science, and core content curriculum
Ability to consistently communicate with diverse groups of leaders, teachers, and students. Able to navigate complexity of various communities and clearly share the mission, vision, values, and Department of Learning programs
Strong skill set using Apple products including: MacBook, iMac, iPad, iPad Pro, Apple TV and in using Apple apps to support students and teachers in creating high quality learning experiences and artifacts of learning
Design and implement various assessment methods, including formative and summative assessments, to monitor student and teacher learning progress
Analyze assessment data to identify trends, areas for improvement, opportunities for continuous improvement, and personalized instruction
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to align curriculum and assessment practices with the organization's overall strategic goals
Strong facilitation and communication skills, both virtually and face to face
Ensure compliance with local, state, and national education standards, regulations, and policies related to curriculum and assessment
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum implementation and assessment strategies
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate outcomes, progress, and challenges to key stakeholders. Serve as a resource for instructional materials, teaching methodologies, and assessment best practices
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, technology integration, curriculum design, instruction, or a related field
Willingness to travel statewide and nationally
Preferred
3-5 years of classroom teaching experience and coaching is preferred
1-3 years of instructional technology coaching experience is preferred
Experience collecting and analyzing data related to student learning outcomes
Deep knowledge of educational standards, instructional methodologies, and assessment practices
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and leverage data to drive instructional decision-making
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company
Ed Farm
Ed Farm provides tools and strategies services for active learning to schools and communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anthony Oni
Founder / Chairman
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2025-10-17
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