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Digital Learning Specialist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

Application Deadline

4/2/2023 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/14/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$113,494 - $132,770
Length of Work Year
205 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of the Director, Innovation and Learner Engagement, the Digital Specialist provides leadership, guidance and staff assistance towards the planning, development, coordination, evaluation, research and implementation of digital learning initiatives across the organization. The Specialist will organize, grow, and promote the District’s digital learning initiatives. The Specialist will work with the Director, Innovation and Learner Engagement to guide District administrators, principals, assistant principals, specialists, and teachers in providing expanded learning opportunities for students to develop 21st Century skill sets which focus on occupations that require a significant level of Digital Literacy. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Organize and lead teacher groups in the curriculum development and textbook selection processes. - Work with principals and other instructional management personnel to ensure a consistent, cohesive and carefully articulated instructional program across all sites and levels. - Serve as a resource person to schools to support the successful implementation of instructional programs and related instructional priorities. - Assist with the development of new projects to enhance the instructional program. - Design, provide, and/or coordinate staff development in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Knowledge of: - Planning, organization and direction of student activities and programs Organization, function and activities of the school. - Current practices in the organization and facilitation of student development, activities and student representation in schools. - Budget preparation and control. - Oral and written communication skills. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Valid California Teaching Credential in corresponding subject matter with English Learners Certification - Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s Degree (preferred) - A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher - Demonstrated success in student outcomes - Teaching, instructional coaching, or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multiethnic school population - Evidence of successful impact on instructional programs for the assigned curricular area - Ability to build collegial relationships for the purpose of increasing student college and career readiness - Must possess a valid driver’s license Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: - Resume - 3 current letters of recommendation within the past 12 months - Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of the Director, Innovation and Learner Engagement, the Digital Specialist provides leadership, guidance and staff assistance towards the planning, development, coordination, evaluation, research and implementation of digital learning initiatives across the organization. The Specialist will organize, grow, and promote the District’s digital learning initiatives. The Specialist will work with the Director, Innovation and Learner Engagement to guide District administrators, principals, assistant principals, specialists, and teachers in providing expanded learning opportunities for students to develop 21st Century skill sets which focus on occupations that require a significant level of Digital Literacy. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Organize and lead teacher groups in the curriculum development and textbook selection processes. - Work with principals and other instructional management personnel to ensure a consistent, cohesive and carefully articulated instructional program across all sites and levels. - Serve as a resource person to schools to support the successful implementation of instructional programs and related instructional priorities. - Assist with the development of new projects to enhance the instructional program. - Design, provide, and/or coordinate staff development in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Knowledge of: - Planning, organization and direction of student activities and programs Organization, function and activities of the school. - Current practices in the organization and facilitation of student development, activities and student representation in schools. - Budget preparation and control. - Oral and written communication skills. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Valid California Teaching Credential in corresponding subject matter with English Learners Certification - Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s Degree (preferred) - A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher - Demonstrated success in student outcomes - Teaching, instructional coaching, or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multiethnic school population - Evidence of successful impact on instructional programs for the assigned curricular area - Ability to build collegial relationships for the purpose of increasing student college and career readiness - Must possess a valid driver’s license Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: - Resume - 3 current letters of recommendation within the past 12 months - Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 20135, or by email at bscott@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426, or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org. Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.

Comments and Other Information


The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 20135, or by email at bscott@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426, or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org. Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.