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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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ABOUT US
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!
ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.
Job Posting End Date:
07-24-2026Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Coordinator, Instructional Technology promotes access and equity for all students by providing leadership in the development, supervision, and implementation of the Instructional Technology program. The Coordinator provides leadership to promote and support effective integration of technology into teaching, learning, and instructional leadership, including the coordination of PreK-12 educational technology instruction and utilization of artificial intelligence. The Coordinator supports continuous improvement initiatives, provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators, and supports efforts to ensure equitable access to technology instruction. The Coordinator closely collaborates with HCPSS stakeholders across offices, programs, schools, and partnerships to support fidelity of program implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, or an area related to instructional technology.
Certification/Licensure:
Priority will be given to applicants who:
Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional certificate or license in an MSDE licensure area at the time of application with any of the additional endorsements below:
Administrator I or II
Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals
Applicants who do not already possess the required licensure above may be considered if you are eligible through one of the pathways below:
Hold a current MSDE professional certificate or license and complete all MSDE requirements for the Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals endorsement by the position effective date.
Have completed a Maryland Approved Program which leads to licensure as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal or principal by the position effective date.
Have completed an approved out-of-State program which leads to licensure as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal, or principal and includes a supervised clinical practicum and earn passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6990) by the position effective date.
Hold a valid professional state license in administration from another state or country and have verification of five years of effective performance as an administrator in a PreK-12 school setting.
Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process for educator licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application.
Experience:
Five years of experience as a certificated educator within a PreK-12 setting.
Three years of experience in a leadership role, leading programs, or projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Experience designing and delivering high-quality professional learning for PreK-12 educators and support staff in the areas of instructional technology and utilization of artificial intelligence.
Experience developing online professional learning modules and/or instructional content within a Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the success of education initiatives.
Experience with project management.
Experience with school system budget management.
Previous supervisory experience.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Provides leadership and supervision for the Office of Instructional Technology and technology teachers.
Develops and implements a systemwide vision for instructional technology integration aligned with curriculum and instructional goals.
Provides systemwide leadership on accessibility and inclusive design for instructional technologies, ensuring all digital tools and content meet compliance requirements and promote equitable, barrier-free learning experience.
Supports teacher recruitment and conducts interviews for elementary technology teacher candidates.
Conducts informal and formal teacher observations of technology teachers using the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching.
Develops and manages the budget for the Instructional Technology program, including grants and external funding sources.
Establishes strategic priorities for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring alignment with system goals and student outcomes.
Provides leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing systemic and onsite professional learning on instructional technology and AI integration for all professional staff, administrators, and central office leadership. Builds capacity of school leaders to leverage technology and AI for instructional improvement and decision-making, develops professional learning models, including in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats
Engages families and community stakeholders in understanding the role of technology and AI in student learning.
Collaborates as a key member of cross-functional committees to lead the evaluation and approval of digital tools, ensuring tools meet instructional, ethical, accessibility, data privacy, and AI-use standards.
Provides leadership in the development of curricular resources for elementary technology programs aligned with essential curriculum, inclusive instructional lesson plans, assessment, and differentiated resources to support all learners. Supports the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for instruction.
Leads the instructional design and development of learning management system (LMS) course content, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards, best practices in digital pedagogy, and high-quality online and blended learning experiences.
Collaborates with various offices (i.e. Technology, Curriculum, CTE, Library Media, etc.) and external partners to support instructional technology initiatives.
Presents instructional technology curriculum reports at Howard County Board of Education (BOE) meetings and attends public budget hearings, develops BOE memorandums, and responds to stakeholder inquiries regarding the Instructional Technology program.
Serves as a liaison to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in areas related to Instructional Technology/Digital Learning.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
Knowledge
Knowledge of instructional technology integration, digital learning, and emerging technologies.
Knowledge of best practices for ethical and responsible AI use in education, including issues of bias, privacy, academic integrity, and digital citizenship.
Understanding of elementary technology education curriculum and Maryland Digital Learning Standards.
Knowledge and understanding of digital accessibility and strategies for ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Skills
Instructional Coaching: Ability to provide hands-on mentorship to teachers and administrators to improve classroom quality and student outcomes.
Curriculum & Resource Design: Skill in developing and evaluating instructional materials tailored for early learners and diverse student needs.
Professional Development: Proficiency in designing and delivering engaging training sessions for educators, support staff, and school-based administrators.
Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with internal stakeholders (HCPSS offices) and external partners (community centers, families).
Abilities
Program Implementation: Ability to manage complex priorities and projects to ensure effective program implementation
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data sets to monitor program requirements and drive continuous quality improvement.
Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively across teams (teachers, administrators, offices, and community partners) to support effective program implementation.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Working Hours
This position will require occasional evening hours.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Supplemental Application Questions
This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.
1) Please describe up to two examples of experience you possess designing and delivering high-quality professional learning for educators and support staff in the areas of instructional technology and utilization of artificial intelligence, including any online professional learning modules and/or instructional content within a Learning Management System (LMS). Include in your response the position(s) in which you gained this experience, the topics, audience, and delivery method.
2) Please describe up to two examples of experience you possess collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the success of education initiatives. Include in your response the position(s) in which you gained this experience, the specific data utilized, and any decisions made as a result.
3) Please describe up to two examples of experience you possess with project management. Include in your response the position(s) in which you gained this experience and the project length, your specific role, and key outcomes achieved.
4) Please describe up to two examples of experience you possess with school system budget management. Include in your response the position(s) in which you gained this experience and the total funds managed.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Compensation
This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators (HCASA) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is in the Grade III lane on the Central Office Administrators salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCASA Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.
Retirement
Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.
Benefits
HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.
All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sandy Saval at sandy_saval@hcpss.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.