District AI Implementation Specialist

Austin Achieve Public Schools

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Application Builders, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Coaching, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Email Software, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Financial Trend Analysis, Hardware Repair, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Maintain Compliance, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Privacy Regulations, School Attendance, Software Development, Special Education, Staff Policies, Technical Support, Train-the-Trainer, Training/Teaching, Use Cases, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking an innovative and technical AI Specialist to operationalize the districts AI strategy. Following a successful leadership pilot with Playlab, this role will serve as the primary force multiplier for our 415 employees. You will move beyond basic implementation to help Principals, Directors, and Teachers build custom applications, analyze complex assessment data, and ensure safe and compliant AI adoption across the district.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Technical Support & App Development

• Technical Support: Act as the primary technical point of contact for district staff building tools in Playlab and other approved AI platforms. • Troubleshoot DIY projects created by school leaders, assisting with prompt engineering, logic flows, and debugging. • Partner with Special Education, SPED, and Intervention teams to build workflows that synthesize referral data and streamline IEP 504 processes, as well as student assessment data at large.

  1. Data Analysis & Accountability

• High demand for Accountability prediction and Data trends. • Design and manage AI workflows that analyze interim assessment data to project accountability ratings and TIA Teacher Incentive Allotment outcomes. • Move beyond text generation to create data-rich tools that help campus leaders visualize trends in student performance and attendance. • Automate routine administrative reporting to free up leadership time for instructional coaching.

  1. Training & Professional Development

• Need for AI Workshops and Best Practices rollout. • Develop and facilitate ongoing training for the leadership team and broader staff, SY26-SY27 timeline. • Create a Train the Trainer model to empower campus champions. • Curate a library of Best Practice use cases, e.g., lesson planning, email automation, parent communication, to drive adoption.

  1. Governance Vetting & Ethics

• Leadership requested help with Vetting AI Vendors. • Serve as the gatekeeper for new AI tools, conducting privacy impact assessments and vendor vetting to ensure compliance with student data privacy laws, FERPA, COPPA, etc. • Establish district-wide norms for responsible AI use, including academic integrity guidelines for students and ethical use policies for staff. • Monitor usage across the district to ensure cohesion and prevent tool fatigue.

Qualifications

Experience with Generative AI tools, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and specific experience with No-Code app builders, Playlab experience is a strong plus. Background in K-12 education, data understanding of STAAR, TIA, TELPAS, and accountability ratings is preferred. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple language for educators. Experience with data privacy and digital governance in an educational setting.

Why This Role Matters

You are not just fixing computers; you are building the infrastructure that allows our educators to focus less on paperwork and more on our 2800 students. You will turn our strategic vision into daily reality.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination, harassment, based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Austin Achieve Public Schools