Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science - College and Career Development

License and Certification Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educators Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

• Masters Degree in related field Required
• Specialists Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

• 5 years of successful teaching experience with two years in an instructional leadership role Required
• Instructional and leadership experience in the area of science and local administrative experience Preferred

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to develop, lead, and supervise a K-12 computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness programs including a K-12 vertical progression to achieve the districts mission, vision, and goals
• Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness which supports the direction of the district
• Ability to coordinate these programs with other curricular and instructional programs
• Ability to lead others in the pursuit of districts mission, vision, and goals as related to curriculum and instruction
• Effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of future readiness programs with other curricular and instructional programs
• Proficiency in technology applications for effective and efficient communication and distribution of curriculum and instruction resources
• Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues

• Direct the development, revision, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of a comprehensive and cohesive K-12 programs including K-12 vertical progression in computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness in the context of all Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).
• Oversee the review and development of the AKS curriculum in the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness program areas through extensive stakeholder engagement.
  • Implement a process for continuous improvement of the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS based on student achievement data, benchmarks for excellence, and customer feedback.
  • Provide for continuity and alignment of the K-12 computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS including K-12 vertical progress.
  • Assure alignment of the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS with state curriculum, standardized assessment measures, and other external exemplars as appropriate
• Lead the development and implementation of long-term goals and plans designed to meet the instructional needs of the students, teachers, and/or teacher leaders of GCPS.
  • Evaluate and identify best instructional practices and programs for achievement of computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS.
  • Coordinate with the Accountability and Assessment Department to identify, develop, and maintain appropriate systems for monitoring student achievement of the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS.
  • Provide and maintain appropriate resources to schools and teachers for best instructional strategies (i.e. interventions, extensions, and instructional plans).
  • Facilitate instruction of the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness AKS through work with teachers, department chairs, school administrators, central office administrators, and other staff as appropriate.
  • Supports equitable access to computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness learning opportunities in collaboration with the Departments of Special Education, English Language Learners, and other critical stakeholder groups.
• Direct a high-performing, growth oriented-team in support of the initiatives, priorities, and goals of the department, division, and district.
  • Communicate district, department, and program direction.
  • Communicate the mission, vision, and goals of the district as related to the computer science, artificial intelligence, and future readiness programs to various internal and external audiences.
• Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives, including but not limited to, cross-functional action teams, cross-divisional/cross-departmental efforts, professional learning, and…