Salary: $58,854.00 - $105,978.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194210
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $58,854.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $82,416.00
Job Responsibilities Job Purpose:The Education Associate for Technology Strategy supports statewide efforts to strengthen the intentional effective, and responsible use of technology to improve teaching and learning across South Carolina schools.
This position serves as a member of the Technology Strategy team and applies an instruction-first lens to educational technology, digital learning, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and statewide technology initiatives.
The Education Associate works collaboratively with SCDE offices, school districts, educators and external partners to identify instructional technology needs, research promising practices, develop practical resources and professional learning and support implementation of statewide priorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Support the development and implementation of statewide instructional technology strategies, initiatives, and resources.
- Research promising practices and emerging trends in instructional technology, digital learning, and artificial intelligence
- Translate research and stakeholder feedback into practical recommendations, resources, toolkits, and guidance for schools and districts
- Support statewide efforts related to the effective and responsible instructional use of AI, including educator practice and student AI literacy
- Develop and facilitate professional learning for educators, instructional leaders, and district staff
- Engage with districts to identify instructional technology needs, challenges, and promising practices
- Collaborate across SCDE offices to ensure technology initiatives align with curriculum, instruction, accessibility, instructional materials, and other agency priorities
- Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for statewide support
- Manage assigned projects and workstreams, including deliverables, timelines, documentation, and progress updates
- Represent the Technology Strategy team in meetings, workgroups, presentations, and statewide initiatives as assigned
This position is located in the Office of Instructional Resources and Technology Strategy.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in classroom teaching, instructional coaching, instructional technology, digital learning, curriculum and instruction, professional learning, educational technology implementation, or district/state-level educational initiatives is preferred.
Additional CommentsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of K-12 teaching, learning, and instructional practices
- Knowledge of instructional technology, digital learning, and emerging technologies
- Ability to connect technology use to instructional goals and student learning
- Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate complex information clearly
- Experience developing resources and facilitating professional learning
- Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and project management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned deliverables
- Ability to adapt as educational technology and statewide priorities evolve
As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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