Location:
EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:
07/06/2026
This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date:
07/27/2026

The Digital Innovation Specialist is responsible for providing leadership in integrating technology into teaching and learning across all educational settings. This role involves coaching, training, and developing curriculum integration strategies to help teachers and instructional staff, including Digital Learning Coaches, effectively use technology. The specialist collaborates with instructional staff for planning, co-teaching, and modeling strategies to integrate technology into teaching and learning. This position involves collaboration with other district-level staff to support the school improvement process.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) department staff on technical issues relating to instructional and digital resource applications
• Collaborates with other Learning Services staff to coordinate the integration of instructional technology into standards-based curricula
• Creates educational materials and guides to help instructional staff effectively use digital resources
• Designs and implements district- and school-based professional learning opportunities for Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs) and other instructional staff in support of the school site plan and standards-based curricula
• Develops and supports the Digital Innovation Services (DIS) Team vision for the integration of educational technology and digital resources
• Leads and supports digital citizenship education across the District
• Leads innovation with instructional practices utilizing new and existing digital resources
• Models and shares best practices for integrating instructional technology and digital resources into the curricula
• Provides guidance for policy considerations with regard to student and staff use of digital resources
• Provides guidance for student data privacy and student personally identifiable information (SPII)
• Provides leadership to, and facilitates communications among Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs)
• Researches and evaluates the effectiveness of digital applications, instructional technologies, and related initiatives
• Supports implementation of school site plans
• Supports multi-school purchasing/licensing of instructional technology and digital resources
• Supports technology and digital resource grants
• Works collaboratively with the Director for Digital Innovation Services and other team members on projects related to the integration of educational technology and digital resources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and interact courteously with the public
• Basic troubleshooting and project management skills
• Commitment to student education
• Demonstrates key values (citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness)
• Effective working relationships with diverse individuals (supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, public)
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Instructional leadership and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Digital Citizenship/Wellness
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Knowledge of technology in education, state/national standards, and learning management systems
• Maintain confidentiality and manage multiple demands
• Operate office equipment and train others
• Proficient in using and integrating various digital tools including AI platforms
• Proficient in various software systems, operating systems, and devices
• Proven ability to plan and deliver professional development
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written, auditory, verbal)
• Understanding of data privacy laws
• Vision, problem-solving, and initiative
• Willingness to seek training and share knowledge
• Work independently and as directed by supervisors

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
• Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
• Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
• 3-5 Years Classroom Teaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching other educators in the use of educational technology

Compensation Range:
$77,420-$87,420
(Based on job relevant experience at 100% FTE)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Hours per Day:
8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:
230 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility:

Full-time - Regular
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:
United States of America (Exempt)

How to Apply:

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for this position, and your background and experience relating to this position
• A current resume
• Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)
• Three current letters of recommendation (optional)
• License (if applicable)

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

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