Job Description

Title:   COORDINATOR OF ONLINE LEARNING

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assume responsibility and provide leadership in the development and operation of Virtual High School and other division online learning programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of exemplary teaching experience required.
• Postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in school administration and completion of those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment.
• Experience teaching in or managing a virtual learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable skill in the use of computer technology and data analysis in performance of tasks.
• Experience in working with extensive educational technologies in both planning and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of online learning managements systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Demonstrates positive school-community relations.
• Ability to prepare required written reports, documents, and presentations using clear and concise language.
• Ability to work effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community.
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia high school graduation requirements and VDOE and division policies.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the instructional program.
• Foster a positive school climate that promotes student learning.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Ensure appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies.
• Provide staff leadership, development, and training for school administrators and teaching staff involved in Virtual High School, Virtual VA and other online instructional programs.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Provide effective management of financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment.
• Resolve conflicts and manage crises.
• Exhibit effective human relations and communication skills.
• Develop positive school-community relations.
• Interpret the online instructional program to parents and the community.
• Provide coaching and support for students to meet or exceed Virginia high school graduation requirements. 
• Recommend ways in which the curriculum can be modified to meet the learning needs of exceptional students.
• Engage in research related to curriculum development and specific instructional programs particularly those emerging technologies and instructional strategies relevant to a highly effective online learning environment.
• Analyze data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Collaborate in the development of curriculum projects and instructional publications; assist in the organization and implementation of curriculum-related meetings for staff and parents.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate educational technologies for online programs
• Serve as a resource for the revision/development and assessment of the Educational Technology Plan.
• Develop and implement data informed professional learning opportunities for VHS staff.
• Manage the training and enrollment of students for Virtual High School; assist in facilitation of online instruction in Virtual High School.
• Provide leadership to implement Virtual High School summer school program.
• Oversee posting and revisions of courses to the Virtual High School curriculum.
• Develop technology training concepts, reports, and budgets related to online technology.
• Work with the Department of Information Technology to ensure technical requirements are met for Virtual High School and online learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Director of Secondary Instruction

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of administrative personnel.

5/2/2019