Instructional Designer - Salem ES - 2024-2025

Chesterfield County Public Schools - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Chesterfield County Public Schools plays a pivotal role in enhancing student achievement by collaborating with school administrators and teachers. This position is integral to the school leadership team, focusing on creating authentic and engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. The Instructional Designer will support teachers in developing and implementing student-engaged assessment practices and instructional experiences that promote both disciplinary and transdisciplinary learning. This role emphasizes the importance of customizing the curriculum to be responsive and inclusive of the whole child, leveraging technology to personalize learning and foster student agency. In addition to direct support for teachers, the Instructional Designer will lead and participate in district-wide professional learning opportunities aimed at enhancing instructional impact across the division. The position requires a commitment to the core values of integrity, equity, teamwork, and ingenuity, which are essential in driving the School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) aligned with the district's strategic goals. The Instructional Designer will engage in collaborative efforts with the school administrative team to ensure impactful professional learning and effective curriculum implementation, ultimately enhancing student learning through technology integration. The role also involves analyzing student performance data to inform instructional decisions, employing a flexible problem-solving approach, and implementing a coaching model that includes planning, modeling, and reflecting on teaching practices. By building the capacity of teachers through various support mechanisms, including learning walks and feedback cycles, the Instructional Designer will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment. Regular collaboration with content specialists and other Instructional Designers will be essential in identifying curricular deficiencies and developing effective strategies to address them, ensuring that the instructional practices align with the division's strategic plan and state technology guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) aligned to the district strategic plan.
• Collaborate with the school administrative team to ensure impactful professional learning and curriculum implementation.
• Provide leadership in aligning teachers' instructional practices to SIIP goals.
• Engage with teachers and administrators in analyzing student performance data for instructional decisions.
• Utilize a flexible problem-solving approach based on the continuous improvement cycle.
• Implement a teacher coaching model that includes planning, modeling, and reflecting on instructional practices.
• Build the capacity of teachers through learning walks, modeling lessons, and providing feedback cycles.
• Integrate technology into instruction through professional development for school staff.
• Use TPACK as a framework to ensure technical, pedagogical, and curricular objectives are met.
• Provide support and training for teachers in instructional management within the learning management system.
• Coordinate and manage data on school support services provided.
• Stay current with best practices and trends in curriculum and instruction strategies.
• Maintain communication between schools and the Division of Teaching and Learning regarding instructional practices and resources.
• Collaborate with content specialists to identify curricular deficiencies and effective strategies for improvement.
• Participate in planning and implementing district-wide professional learning training and events.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license.
• Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience required.
• Degree or endorsement in technology preferred, with experience in delivering and integrating technology in instructional programs.
• Experience in training teachers or adults in technology integration for instruction and productivity is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instruction to various educational personnel.
• Knowledge of PC hardware, software, web-based applications, and networking.
• Familiarity with G-Suite applications and online instructional management systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with special populations in instructional settings.
• Prior experience in a leadership role within educational settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Collaborative team culture