JOB DESCRIPTION
Assistant Superintendent (Instructional Technology)
DIVISION: Office of Academics
GRADE: 142
DEPARTMENT: Instructional Technology
WORK DAYS: Annual
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
DATE: 6/8/2021
Our Mission: Through a caring culture of equity, trust, and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for
college, career, and life.
Our Vision: A high-performing school district where students love to learn, educators inspire, families engage,
and the community trusts the system.
Our Guiding Principles: Equity in our approach to decision making, Ethics to demonstrate our integrity,
Engagement with our school community, and Excellence in everything we do.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Technology oversees the Instructional Technology, Media Services,
Instructional Development and Design departments, and the Atlanta Virtual Academy and related strategies. The
incumbent designs and implements instructional programs that appropriately incorporate media and design elements
required to provide rich and vibrant learning experiences for students and faculty. The role further develops the
strategy for implementing quality and innovative online program and course methodology for design and delivery and
acts as a key interface with the technology department to ensure that the technical environment and infrastructure
supports these innovative directions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
• Master’s degree in education, educational technology, instructional design, media studies, curriculum and
instruction, or a related field required
• Terminal degree preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification at a level 5 or
higher in Educational Leadership or Instructional/Curriculum Leadership within 12 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation, or the ability to attend off-site meetings
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 10 years of successful experience in one or more of the following: school leadership, education technology,
• Curriculum design, inclusive of at least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory
experience, preferably within public education
• Successful experience in budgeting, planning, and implementing multiple programs/projects simultaneously
• Record of publications, presentations, and demonstrable online links to applications related to curriculum
development, instructional technology, instructional design, and education, learning technology, or other related
fields
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Experience influencing and leading change through influential leadership vs. direct command and control
• Knowledge of trends in higher education online learning, particularly those related to online education that
impact curriculum and instruction development including, online library and electronic course material integration,
technology innovations, and policy issues
• Understands the Board policies, local, state, and federal guidelines related to departmental functions,
communicates guidelines inherent in those policies, and oversees the implementation of policies.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,
leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• The ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, manage, and evaluate personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Must be skilled in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides leadership and strategic vision to learning technology, instructional technology, and media specialist
staff responsible for implementing appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
• Assesses students’ learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
• Assesses the professional learning needs for instructional staff, plus works collaboratively with school and
central office leaders to design, implement, and assess the effectiveness of professional learning opportunities that
support the continuous building of educators’ capacity.
• Participates in making critical strategic decisions as a senior executive leadership team member.
• Creates opportunities for job-embedded professional learning for teachers, leaders, and other school-based
instructional personnel to ensure alignment to instructional programs and district academic strategic goals.
• Oversees the management of the Instructional Services Center to best meet the learning needs of APS
educators.
• Uses technology to promote student-centered learning environments, including hands-on activities and digital
content in instruction, increase student engagement through collaboration and communication, and solve problems
and increase critical/creative thinking.
• Applies and models legal and ethical use of technology.
• Devises and implements a consistent multimedia-centered strategy for course development, including
emergent pedagogical possibilities with video, simulations, and interactivity.
• Delivers content across various platforms and devices including new mobile platforms and associated
possibilities for the online classroom of the future.
• Adopts and implements principles of instructional design, technologies, and effective online learning practices
across APS.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and implement an e-learning strategy for the design, execution,
implementation, and evaluation of all online and virtual educational activities, including webinars, instructor-led
courses, virtual conferences, and online courses.
• Develops and implements strategies to restructure library management programs, emphasizing computing,
multimedia, and archival documentation.
• Uses data to drive human capital management decisions and practices, demonstrates data-driven decision-
making, and uses data when collaborating with schools to determine professional learning priorities.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including teachers, leaders, post-
secondary institutions, and others
• Evaluates and reflects upon professional practices, emerging technologies, and current research to support
student learning.
• Inspires, challenges, aligns and develops the instructional technology team by providing high-quality
instructional leadership, best practices, coaching, and mentorship.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the district’s short-term and long-range
instructional goals to improve the use of instructional technology in classrooms.
• Provides leadership and oversight in the development and maintenance of the annual budgets
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person
during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative
of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event
of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the
requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be
understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at
wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower
head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work
independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level
essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to
process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks
in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage
stress.
Remote Work Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or
national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment
practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is
not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working
conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or
remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
