Coordinator of Instructional Technology & Libraries (PK-12)

Location: Woburn Public Schools

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 (200 days)

Department: Unit B, Bargaining Unit

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Vision for the Position:

The Coordinator of Instructional Technology will establish, articulate, and champion a transformative vision for PK-12 digital learning across Woburn Public Schools. Serving as a key strategic partner and connector, the Coordinator continuously assesses district-wide needs, evaluates emerging tools, and ensures all digital learning platforms align with strict accessibility and privacy standards. At the heart of this role is building capacity through hands-on coaching and collaboration, empowering educators, administrators, and staff to effectively integrate technology, elevate classroom practices, and enhance the learning experience for all students.

Essential Responsibilities

Digital Learning and Libraries Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction regarding the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the educational and professional experiences of staff and students across WPS.
• Partner with Central Office to establish, refine, and champion the district-wide vision for educational technology and digital learning.
• Design and deliver job-embedded professional development tailored for all stakeholders, including leadership teams, educators, and support staff, to build digital fluency, administrative capacity, and classroom integration.
• Support the research, development, and implementation of district policies governing digital learning, acceptable use, data privacy, and instructional technology.
• Oversee elementary digital literacy initiatives while partnering with secondary coordinators to align digital learning and computer competencies across PK-12.
• Supervise and evaluate school librarians, providing guidance to optimize library media services, resource integration, and information literacy instruction across the district.

Instructional Support & Coaching

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and curriculum staff to design, integrate, and refine technology-rich instructional units and lesson plans.
• Guide educators in adopting effective blended learning models, digital resources, and interactive learning tools.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging educational tools and AI-enhanced academic technologies to support curriculum goals and student engagement.

Professional Development & Content Creation

• Design and deliver ongoing professional development workshops, instructional guides, multimedia resources, and training documentation for faculty and staff.
• Support faculty in maximizing the use of district Learning Management Systems (LMS), and complementary academic software.
• Support faculty in maximizing the use of Google Classroom and integrated Google Workspace tools to enhance instructional delivery, streamline workflow, and optimize student learning.
• Ensure all instructional technology outputs, course content, and digital materials align with digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA.

Systems, Operations & Collaboration

• Provide operational support for the district's portfolio of instructional apps, learning software, and student-facing platforms.
• Serve as a strategic bridge between curriculum and technology, partnering with instructional leaders to align digital tools with teaching standards while collaborating with the district IT team to ensure functionality, privacy compliance, and smooth software deployment across all schools.
• Participate in district-level planning to align technology adoption directly with strategic academic goals and state standards.
• Support the rollout and responsible use of 1:1 student devices and district borrowing programs.
• Support and manage Acceptable Use Policies by tracking compliance, following up on issues, and providing ongoing guidance to families, staff, and school leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a closely related field. (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience providing instructional technology support, educational coaching, or classroom teaching with technology integration.
• Certifications: Instructional Technology (All Levels) or Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS, All Levels) AND Principal / Assistant Principal (All Levels) or Supervisor / Director (Non-Core)
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and cloud environments like Google Workspace for Education.
• Working knowledge of AI-assisted educational technologies and modern instructional platforms.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and educational data privacy laws. (add consortium)
• Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to coach educators and translate complex technical tools into accessible instructional practices.

The Coordinator of Guidance provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of the school counseling program. This role ensures that comprehensive academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning services are delivered to support all students. The coordinator oversees guidance staff, collaborates with school administrators and families, and ensures compliance with district policies, state regulations, and best practices in student counseling and support services.

Report To: Office of Student Services, Building Principals

Work Year: 12-month full-year position

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Occasional evening and weekend events may be scheduled, and the coordinator may be required to attend as part of their responsibilities.)

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Guidance, or a related field.
• Valid Massachusetts educator license in guidance and/or counseling areas as well as Supervisor/coordinator in School Counseling licensure.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing direct services to students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the effectiveness of guidance services, including the implementation of the guidance curricula and programs for high school.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, and evaluation of guidance faculty.
• Promote and foster an inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented culture across the guidance department and the broader school community.
• Development of the master schedule for WMHS under the supervision of the Principal. Coordinates with the high school leadership team on other aspects of the scheduling process.
• Supervise the course selection process as implemented by guidance staff, including recommendations and student course selections; collaborate with administration regarding course sequence, content, and requirements; coordinate communication with students and families regarding course requests and approval timelines.
• Develop and oversee the procedures for Guidance Counselors to support students adding/dropping courses during the school year.
• Make recommendations for and implement changes to existing guidance practices or innovations to improve the functioning of the guidance department, ensuring vertical alignment across grades 9-12.
• Assist building administration in the development and distribution of the Program of Studies.
• Oversee the administration of college testing and college placement activities, including AP testing.
• Oversee the coordination of 504 services and supervise individual counselor compliance with the 504 process.
• Coordinate and oversee the MTSS process at WMHS in conjunction with members of the MTSS team and district administration.
• Collaborate with the SEL Coordinator to support any SEL initiatives.
• Collaborate with the District Student Services Office on data review, Tier 2/3 support structures, and student wellness initiatives.
• Organize the administration of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP testing, as well as district-wide universal screens.
• Collaborate with building administration on a robust registration process for new students. Supervise individual counselors and their scheduling of new students at WMHS.
• Oversee the 8th- to 9th-grade transition process.
• Provide consultations on cases with counselors as needed.
• Organize and publicize the annual schedule of guidance-related programs and activities, including Financial Aid Night, Post-secondary Information Night, and Grade 9 Welcome Night, etc.
• Collect, maintain, and organize student records in accordance with DESE regulations.
• Assists in the coordination of professional development for district school counseling staff to enhance their job-related knowledge and skills.
• Conduct regularly scheduled guidance staff meetings with high school counseling staff.
• Represents the district at relevant local and state school counseling meetings.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the state and national school counselor associations.
• Facilitate the implementation of the guidance curricula/programs for all students, which foster increased self-awareness, academic responsibilities, career options, future planning, and social and emotional growth.
• Participates in WMHS leadership meetings; collaborates with other Student Services Coordinators.
• Coordinate early college programming at WMHS
• Create recruitment materials and facilitate information sessions in multiple languages
• Distribute student and family interest surveys to all students and families
• Implement and oversee a progress monitoring process for the early college program
• Sustain and grow partnerships with UMass Lowell and other colleges and universities, and work to connect both students and families to support services that will help to address educational barriers
• Oversee and collaborate on the implementation of student screening/risk applications.
• Coordinate with the student services office to obtain transcripts for students attending schools outside WMHS.
• Other duties as assigned.