Director of Virtual Education

District or Organization: Allentown School District

Due Date: October 15, 2026

Director of Virtual Education

• Master’s degree in education, education administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, digital learning, or a related field.
• Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Background in instructional design, blended learning models, or e-learning program development.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and educational technology initiatives.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in school or central office administration, including experience in online/virtual environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of current practices and issues related to developing, maintaining, quality assurance, and expanding online education programs using instructional technologies and digital learning.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory requirements associated with online learning
• Experience analyzing data to improve online enrollment, student outcomes, and the design and delivery of online instruction and programming
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to online education, data privacy, and accessibility.
• Technological proficiency with web applications, MS Office, Learning Management System (e.g.,), Google Suite, and analytics
• Experience using Student Information Systems (e.g., Power School, Skyward, SapphireK
  12, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Note:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Director of Virtual Education leads, develops, and manages the district’s virtual and online learning initiatives. This role ensures high-quality digital learning experiences for students, oversees curriculum development, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and provides leadership for instructional staff in online environments. The director collaborates with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to expand access to virtual education opportunities.

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of the online learning and instructional innovation plan and ensure its alignment with the Allentown School District (ASD) Strategic Plan.
• Oversee online scheduling, enrollment, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with ASD leadership, faculty, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the administration of all virtual programs to include all certified, professional, and support staff, assigning courses and students; assessing teacher performance; providing teacher professional development and coaching; and leading teacher recruitment.
• Coordinate and implement instructional design projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure online learning and programming meet standards set by state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, ADA) and FCC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the best practices in the design, development, and delivery of large-scale online educational programming, teaching, and learning.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with the vendor contract for the Virtual Campus program.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations.
• Coordinates virtual programming by providing a student orientation, ongoing success coaching, providing graduation checks to high school students, and leading student recruitment efforts.
• Facilitates district and state assessments for virtual and alternative program students
• Collaborate with ASD leadership and internal stakeholders to manage the hiring, training, and mentoring of faculty/staff, resolve online student complaints, and ensure that faculty and student online support functions are aligned to promote student success.
• Provide faculty training and professional development that develops faculty instructional technology competence, supports best practices in instructional design, development, and delivery, and promotes…