SparkLab Leader

Position Title

Spark Lab Leader

Principal

Open Until Filled

Lead and manage the implementation of the SparkNC initiative at White Oak High School, guiding students in the exploration of high‑tech career pathways in areas such as artificial intelligence, software and game development, computer systems engineering, and cybersecurity. The Spark Lab Leader operates a modern, learner‑centered lab environment, designs and delivers competency‑based learning experiences, and serves as a collaborative partner within SparkNC’s statewide interdistrict network.

• Working knowledge of emerging high‑tech fields, including artificial intelligence, software development, cybersecurity, and computer systems engineering.
• Ability to support self‑directed, learner‑centered, and competency‑based learning environments.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging learning experiences in in‑person, blended, and virtual formats.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and post‑secondary institutions.
• Ability to provide iterative, personalized feedback to students and support the development of student portfolios.
• Ability to conduct outreach to diverse student populations, including those historically underrepresented in high‑tech fields.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate technical components of lab operations, including learning platforms, hardware, and software tools.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, school staff, district personnel, and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred.
• North Carolina educator’s license preferred; candidates eligible for licensure may be considered.
• Experience in K‑12 education, workforce development, instructional technology, or a high‑tech industry field preferred.

ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact ETTP.nc.us).

12 months

State Teacher Salary Schedule

Exempt

• Conduct outreach to students at White Oak High School to promote awareness of and participation in SparkNC, with a focus on students disproportionately impacted by COVID‑19, students not engaged in traditional school settings, and populations historically underrepresented in high‑tech careers.
• Design and deliver in‑person, blended, and virtual learning experiences to students at White Oak High School and, as applicable, to students across SparkNC’s interdistrict network.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Spark Lab, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and coordination with district technology staff to ensure all hardware, software, and digital resources remain accessible and functional.
• Advise students as they explore available learning experiences, set personalized goals, and progress through SparkNC’s competency‑based pathways at their own pace.
• Review student work and provide timely, detailed, individualized feedback through SparkNC’s learning platform and in person, supporting students in building a strong portfolio that demonstrates college and career readiness.
• Verify learner understanding, validate completed work, and collaborate with district leadership and the SparkNC team to issue course credit in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Coordinate with local and regional industry partners to design and deliver career‑connected learning experiences, including internships, job shadowing, mentorships, and other real‑world engagements.
• Participate in all required professional learning opportunities provided by SparkNC, including virtual sessions and up to four in‑person convenings per year.
• Engage as an active member of SparkNC’s statewide Professional Learning Community (PLC) of Spark Lab Leaders, contributing to the sharing of promising practices across the interdistrict network.
• Collaborate with the District Lead, principal, and OCS…