Woburn Public Schools
Coordinator of Instructional Technology & Libraries (PK-12)
Location: Woburn Public Schools
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 (200 days)
Department: Unit B, Bargaining Unit
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Vision for the Position:
The Coordinator of Instructional Technology will establish, articulate, and champion a transformative vision for PK-12 digital learning across Woburn Public Schools. Serving as a key strategic partner and connector, the Coordinator continuously assesses district-wide needs, evaluates emerging tools, and ensures all digital learning platforms align with strict accessibility and privacy standards. At the heart of this role is building capacity through hands-on coaching and collaboration, empowering educators, administrators, and staff to effectively integrate technology, elevate classroom practices, and enhance the learning experience for all students.
Essential Responsibilities
Digital Learning and Libraries Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction regarding the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the educational and professional experiences of staff and students across WPS.
- Partner with Central Office to establish, refine, and champion the district-wide vision for educational technology and digital learning.
- Design and deliver job-embedded professional development tailored for all stakeholders, including leadership teams, educators, and support staff, to build digital fluency, administrative capacity, and classroom integration.
- Support the research, development, and implementation of district policies governing digital learning, acceptable use, data privacy, and instructional technology.
- Oversee elementary digital literacy initiatives while partnering with secondary coordinators to align digital learning and computer competencies across PK-12.
- Supervise and evaluate school librarians, providing guidance to optimize library media services, resource integration, and information literacy instruction across the district.
Instructional Support & Coaching
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and curriculum staff to design, integrate, and refine technology-rich instructional units and lesson plans.
- Guide educators in adopting effective blended learning models, digital resources, and interactive learning tools.
- Evaluate and pilot emerging educational tools and AI-enhanced academic technologies to support curriculum goals and student engagement.
Professional Development & Content Creation
- Design and deliver ongoing professional development workshops, instructional guides, multimedia resources, and training documentation for faculty and staff.
- Support faculty in maximizing the use of district Learning Management Systems (LMS), and complementary academic software.
- Support faculty in maximizing the use of Google Classroom and integrated Google Workspace tools to enhance instructional delivery, streamline workflow, and optimize student learning.
- Ensure all instructional technology outputs, course content, and digital materials align with digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA.
Systems, Operations & Collaboration
- Provide operational support for the district''s portfolio of instructional apps, learning software, and student-facing platforms.
- Serve as a strategic bridge between curriculum and technology, partnering with instructional leaders to align digital tools with teaching standards while collaborating with the district IT team to ensure functionality, privacy compliance, and smooth software deployment across all schools.
- Participate in district-level planning to align technology adoption directly with strategic academic goals and state standards.
- Support the rollout and responsible use of 1:1 student devices and district borrowing programs.
- Support and manage Acceptable Use Policies by tracking compliance, following up on issues, and providing ongoing guidance to families, staff, and school leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a closely related field. (Master's degree preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience providing instructional technology support, educational coaching, or classroom teaching with technology integration.
- Certifications: Instructional Technology (All Levels) or Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS, All Levels) AND Principal / Assistant Principal (All Levels) or Supervisor / Director (Non-Core)
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and cloud environments like Google Workspace for Education.
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted educational technologies and modern instructional platforms.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and educational data privacy laws. (add consortium)
- Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to coach educators and translate complex technical tools into accessible instructional practices.
At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education