World of Learning Supervisor

World of Learning Supervisor

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of WOL Institute

Terms: 12 Month 

Labor Status: Exempt

Job Classification: Non-Bargaining Unit Compensation Plan

Certification: Certified

Company Overview:

The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8) is one of the 29 intermediate units that provides a vast array of services for member school districts, including student services, training and technical assistance, online learning, and customized programs and services. IU8 includes four counties comprised of 35 school districts (approximately 98 schools) and five Career Technical Centers. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 serves approximately 47,000 students across four counties within 3500 square miles. Our service area includes four counties: Blair, Somerset, Bedford, and Cambria. We have five different office locations within our service area: Altoona, Duncansville, Ebensburg, Richland, and Somerset.  AIU8 has opportunities for everyone, and our service area offers a broad range of living environments from rural to more densely populated city areas. 

Job Summary:

The WOL Supervisors oversee theVirtual Learning Specialists and Facilitators, Virtual Learning Instructional Assistants, and others as determined by the Director of the WOL Institute. Supervisors provide leadership and development of instructional services to schools in the areas of curriculum, digital programming, and continuous school improvement. They assist educators with designing and developing digital and hybrid curricula and creating and identifying innovative instructional strategies and resources. They assume responsibility for program budgets and coordination of services.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Virtual Learning Facilitators and Virtual Assistants in IU8 virtual programs.
• Supports the growth and development of the Virtual Learning Specialist(s)
• Supports, with the Director of WOL, the recruitment and retention of visionary, dedicated staff for WOL.
• Supports and advocates for WOL school and district partners.
• Support the innovation and design of virtual and hybrid courses.
• Leads the continuous improvement of the supports and services, including business development, of the WOL program.
• Participate in the pursuit of grants for the purpose of innovating in teaching and Assisting learning.
• Leads the web page design and social media development.
• Assist with planning course improvement, assessments, or projects.
• Collaborate with Educational Programs and Services on various initiatives as appropriate.
• Collaborate with educators to design and develop standards-aligned, research-based instruction, including rubrics, assessments, etc.
• Conduct appropriate needs assessments to determine customer goals.
• Conduct professional learning activities for groups and individual consultations.
• Coordinate and facilitate planning meetings and professional learning for assigned or newly-created programs and services.
• Design and present professional learning opportunities to schools.
• Disseminate information about innovative teaching and learning resources.
• Maintain virtual resources for customers using the WOL website, social media, and other media as appropriate, etc.
• Model innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom and/or virtual environment.
• Offer expertise on and assist in the implementation of innovative teaching and learning technologies and/or environments.
• Provide virtual curriculum services to districts.
• Provide effective communication with other administrators, teachers, parents, and community members, and others as appropriate regarding programs.
• Provide information on virtual/distance/distributed learning technologies and how to use them.
• Provide information on innovative classroom technologies and how to use them.
• Research grant opportunities, and develop, and implement them as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for VLSs and VLFs to guide student use of technology to customize their learning and/or learning environment.
• Understand and analyze data to advise the WOL team on instructional and business decisions to meet the goals of schools, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the World of Learning Institute

 Requirements:

• A Master's Degree, certification as a Curriculum and Instructional Supervisor, Principal K-12, Letter of Eligibility, or Instructional Technology Specialist certificate (or in an approved program) as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Current and acceptable clearances: Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History) Act 114 (PDE Fingerprinting), PDE6004 (Arrest & Conviction), and Act 168 (PA Sexual Misconduct Background).
• Upon hire, all new employees must obtain a certificate of medical examination as well as a tuberculosis test as required under Chapter 14 of the Public School Code, 24 P.s. §§14-1416, 14-1418; 22 Pa Code §49.12(b) (regarding education); and 28 Pa Code §23.44 (regarding health and safety).

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrates effective leadership at the building and/or district level
• Understands emerging technology and its impact and implications in the education space.
• Able to build, support, and maintain networks of stakeholders
• Builds a trustworthy culture among employees
• Experience working in digital spaces and with digital platforms
• Shares and collaborates with others
• Demonstrated leadership in the creation of authentic, relevant, and engaging learning experiences and effective pedagogical teaching strategies.
• Communicates effectively with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities.
• Background in instructional design or instructional coaching preferred.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Normal office, presentation room and virtual environment.
• Must be adept in operating a computer; be able to work independently and follow through to completion of assigned tasks; prioritize and manage multiple tasks; interpret, analyze, and problem-solve in all areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities. Must be able to read and understand documents relating to federal, state, and local mandates as well as complex documents relating to education.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Human Resources Manager of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage provided with no monthly premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSAs)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 (b) Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pennsylvania Public Schools Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)

Please note that some of these benefits will not apply to part-time employees or specific employment terms (nine and ten months)

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is an equal opportunity employer