Director of Digital Learning and Innovation

About St. John’s

St. John’s is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving up to 500 students in grades pre-k through eight. Located in a park-like setting on 10 acres in East Dallas, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission – one dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment.

We think of St. John’s not only as a school, but also as a very special kind of community. We seek to employ people who – regardless of the role they play in the School –understand that they impact the lives of our students, families, and colleagues. The St. John’s Code calls us to model honesty and respectfulness in our relationships, responsibility in the performance of our assignments, and a caring attitude that extends to all members of our community.

Do you dream of becoming the best educator you can? Of coming to work each day with a sense of mastery, belonging, and purpose? Of working with fun, collegial, collaborative, growth-minded professionals? If so, you could thrive n’s.

Position Purpose

The Director of Digital Learning and Innovation leads the School’s efforts to enhance teaching and learning through technology. This role inspires faculty and students, establishes a digital learning strategy, and models best practices in instructional technology. By establishing a digital learning strategy, vetting and developing curriculum, providing direct instruction, and offering ongoing support, the Director guides student development of essential digital knowledge and skills while equipping faculty to integrate technology effectively into their teaching.

In collaboration with faculty, administrators, and the IT team, the Director implements digital tools, leads professional development, and empowers students to use technology thoughtfully, responsibly, and ethically.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy

• Develop and implement a digital learning strategy in alignment with the School’s mission and the goal of preparing future-ready learners to responsibly leverage technology in creative and productive ways.
• Continuously remain abreast of emerging technology trends such as those in AI, coding, AR/VR, and adaptive learning.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership to design long- and short-range implementation plans for the School’s approach to digital teaching and learning.
• Partner with IT staff to ensure technology infrastructure and resources effectively support the School’s instructional technology and innovation vision.
• Manage the School’s instructional technology budget and negotiate instructional technology tool contracts.

Innovation and Future-Ready Learning

• Expand and support coding, makerspace, and robotics initiatives, while identifying opportunities for new initiatives.
• Explore and implement AI-powered teaching and learning tools to enhance both productivity and personalization.
• Seek partnerships with businesses and/or universities to bring innovative learning experiences to students and professional development experiences to educators.

Learning Culture

• Design and deliver faculty professional development sessions on topics related to digital teaching and learning. Incorporate 1:1 coaching, small-group instruction, and classroom modeling opportunities.
• Provide thought leadership to the School community by developing, coordinating, and teaching workshops on topics such as digital tools, emerging trends, screen-time balance, and media literacy. Curate and deliver learning resources to School community members.
• Teach a relevant Middle School elective
• Attend and contribute to regular grade-level, vertical, divisional, and all-employee meetings.

Instructional Technology

• Create and maintain a first-through-eighth grade scope and sequence that supports the digital learning strategy and establishes the foundation for the skilled, appropriate, and ethical use of instructional technology throughout Lower and Middle School. Incorporate such skills as keyboarding, coding, robotics, app design and development, media literacy, and digital citizenship.
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