Coordinator: Instructional and Assessment Technology - Academic Achievement & Innovation Department

Ref: PCN7212 Position must be posted for a minimum of 10 days

TITLE:

Coordinator, Instructional and Assessment Technology

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor(s)

DEPARTMENT:

Teaching and Learning and IT

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Management

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

261 days / 7.5 hours

ISSUED:

Created: June 2007

Revised: April 2016

Revised: May 2019

SALARY GRADE:

ADCL 17

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned supervisor(s), provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of District-wide instructional and assessment technologies. Provide technical assistance and support to all schools in all instructional technology programs and functions. The Coordinator of Instructional and Assessment Technology is responsible for leading the use of the assessment system, and working closely with the Academics and Instructional Innovation, Research Assessment and Data (RAD), and Technology departments to implement assessment training within and across District Regional Networks.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate integration of technology into the learning process.

Manage and implement instructional technology programs, projects, grants and related resources.

Collaborate with a variety of partners including regional, state and national agencies, private industry, community-based organizations and institutes of higher education.

Coordinate and promote participation in organizations, events and conferences concerning instructional technology and assessments.

Curriculum

Support and coach all content leaders and teacher leaders in the implementation of technology in the classroom within each content area.

Contribute to the leadership and direction in District and site instructional technology planning, training, assessment programs, equipment acquisition, applications development and establishment of standards for digital learning using a technology scope and sequence.

Serve as a liaison to the Network Team, Research, Data and Assessment, site administrators and other OUSD departments to review, adopt, and implement curriculum; develop, implement, and assess technology supported training programs; and identify best practices.

Collaborate with teachers, as needed, to develop and rewrite middle and high school technology-based courses to align with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. .

Preview hardware, software, and other electronic products to identify appropriate resources for instruction in partnership with Technology Services.

Collaborate with teachers to review and adopt technology textbooks and resources for use in the technology classrooms.

Organize and lead curriculum writing projects to integrate technology as well as teach digital citizenship and cyber safety in the classroom.

Hold regular meetings with school technology representatives for dissemination of technology related information.

Work with various departments to support District technology initiatives.

Assist with the communication of District policies and procedures, which address instructional technology.

Manage and update the District's staff learning management system.

Assessment

Manage and coordinate the strategic direction for the data and reporting systems at schools (currently Illuminate).

Assist the Assessment Team with District assessment oversight including 3rd party assessment data transfer, assessment business rules, custom report development, and help desk support.

Establish, manage and deliver training plans including webinars, online courses, in person training, documentation, etc.

Professional Development

Provide multi-modal (face-to-face and online) professional development to operationalize the District-created Technology Scope and Sequence.

Provide professional development for teacher leaders to guide them in the redesign of performance tasks for formative and interim assessments that require the use of technology aligned to the Smarter Balanced standards.

Provide coaching support to sites that have procured new technologies (tablets, Chromebooks, etc.) and software to support students' acquisition of current technology skills.

Disseminate information on research-based instructional and assessment strategies to assist teachers and administrators in the classrooms and schools.

Attend local, state and national conferences deemed beneficial to strengthening the district's view of electronic and digital tools in the classroom.

Grants

Apply for Federal, State or private technology related grants to support the use of technology/digital tools and programs in the district.

Implement, coordinate activities and budgets as well as monitor funded technology grants.

Assist in the completion of Federal and State mandated and District level technology surveys and reports.

Other

Supervise, evaluate, and hold accountable the performance and professionalism of assigned staff; interview and select employees, and recommend transfers, reassignments, terminations, and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate, and arrange for appropriate professional development opportunities for assigned staff.

Participate in development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policy priorities, standards, and procedures.

Manage permissions and accounts and other help desk support functions specific to educational technology and assessments.

Provide cross-training to department and site staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

California Department of Education Frameworks governing work scope such as: Common Core Standards, Content Standards, Curriculum, Response to Intervention, Full Service Community Schools

Principles and techniques used in organizing and administering large-scale school assessment systems; strong preference for experience with the Illuminate Assessment System

Applications commonly used in Oakland USD elementary and secondary settings including but not limited to: Google Apps (e.g., Classrooms, Docs, Drive, Forms, Sheets), Clever (onboarding and authentication) and Illuminate (assessments).

Adult learning theory, change process and best practices in the field of leadership development, training and education

Current K-12 instructional practices, principles, tools and techniques of instructional technology

Principles and techniques for project planning scheduling and control

Public sector business practices

Emerging trends in instructional technology

The use of technology to support instruction in K-12 curriculum content areas

Urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement

Cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families

Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope

Diversity, sensitivity and competence with regard to issues of race, learning or other ability, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, socio-economic group, sexuality or other orientations or cultural markers

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation

Management, budgeting and contract administration principles and practices

Effective supervisory techniques

Problem solving processes and techniques

ABILITIES TO:

Define specific goals and develop sound strategies to accomplish instructional objectives

Understand and implement complex oral and written directions given in English

Compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling

Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people of diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds and a willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment

Work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders including certificated, classified, parents, students, managers, and external entities

Work independently or within a team

Coach and facilitate effectively

Learn new platforms and applications

Work with advisory groups in establishing and implementing District technology goals and objectives

Supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions

Manage a variety of tasks in many settings on a daily basis

Plan and coordinate projects

Develop project timelines and schedules

Track progress

Analyze bids and proposals for hardware educational learning resources acquisitions

PREREQUISITES:

Bachelor's degree

Three (3) years of directly related instructional technology and assessments experience in K-12 institutions

Master's degree preferred

Postgraduate instructional technology and assessments coursework preferred

Some experience in providing professional development and/or recent mentoring or support experience desirable

Valid California Driver's License

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

Physical Requirement:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.



Primary Location: Academic Achievement and Innovation
Salary Range: $89,826.97 - $114,624.79 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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