Job Title: Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology

Reports to: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning

Receive Guidance From: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning; Peggy Dettlinger, Head of Lower School; Paul Rossi, Head of Middle School; Shernaz Minwalla, Head of Upper School

Collaborate Closely With: Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning; Nick Dumas, Director of Information Technology; Information Technology Department; EC-12 Faculty; Division Heads; Department Chairs        

The Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interactions with students and faculty. Specifically, it is the director’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s core values, mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions related to the implementation of educational technology. The Director of Teaching and Learning with Technology will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student. The director will serve on the school’s Academic Leadership Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspire, model, and integrate technology use (including Makerspace resources) and promote opportunities that support faculty and students in teaching and learning according to the Liggett Approach to education.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an EC-12 technology literacy curriculum, including a detailed scope and sequence.
• Teach 1-2 courses, including a sixth-grade innovation and design course.
• Research and promote opportunities to further develop STEM programming and advance the Liggett Approach in STEM fields.
• Design, promote, and facilitate professional development initiatives across all divisions for faculty and staff that enhance instruction and teach technical skills with all available school resources.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning to ensure that technology integration aligns with the school’s mission, core values, and the Liggett Approach.
• Provide training for students, faculty, and administration to use hardware or software in one-on-one or group settings, including the Google Apps for Education suite.
• Develop and maintain training materials for commonly used technologies and processes for faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Department on the upkeep and management of school technology resources, including the Makerspace.
• Work with the Information Technology Department to test, troubleshoot, and support software, hardware, and administration of classroom technology, including teacher requests as appropriate.
• Plan and oversee budget expenditures including reallocating resources as appropriate.
• Collaborate with members of the ULS community to advance educational technology through classroom visits, one-on-one and group meetings, professional learning presentations and workshops, and other means as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning on additional initiatives designed to advance teaching and learning across the divisions. 
• Attend and participate in Academic Leadership Team meetings and initiatives.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in education, educational technology, or an equivalent field
• Extensive classroom experience, including facility with student-centered and experiential learning
• Possess knowledge of a variety of technology tools, from classic to emerging technologies
• Enthusiasm for working with students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• A desire to learn about and inform faculty of emerging technologies and teaching practices; experience with educational AI is preferred
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students and faculty of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker, including a proven ability to communicate effectively with various audiences
• Eagerness to work toward professional goals and an enthusiasm for continued professional growth
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

10.5 month employee/ 7:45 am - 4:15 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Liggett is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution. It is the policy of the school to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, height, weight, misdemeanor arrest record, marital or familial status or any other status specifically protected by federal or Michigan law. 

This policy governs all aspects of employment at Liggett including hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, discipline, discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment. This policy applies to all conduct on school premises, during school-sponsored activities on or off campus, and in connection with all school-related duties or functions. This policy also applies to all conduct and communication by vendors or other third parties while on school premises or in connection with providing services to the school.

Contact Person

Qualified candidates should send the following to Adam Hellebuyck, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, at ahellebuyck@uls.org:

• A letter of interest
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Responses to the following prompts with a video, writing, or an artifact:
• Describe a recent professional development experience you participated in and its impact on your practice.
• What is the most significant pedagogical shift you have made in your practice from the beginning of your career to today?
• What role does assessment play in your classroom?

About University Liggett School

The oldest independent co-educational day school in Michigan, University Liggett School is among the preeminent PreK-12 institutions in the Midwest. Enrolling more than 600 students, University Liggett School offers a rigorous and innovative academic framework that allows students in every grade to find their passion and explore it in depth while developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability. This guiding philosophy is supported by a rich array of co-curricular programs and empowers students to drive their own academic experience, preparing graduates to flourish at some of the strongest colleges and universities in the country. Concentrated class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning. The mission of University Liggett School is to empower students to develop intellectual curiosity, leadership and confidence to contribute to a complex and changing world. We challenge students to excel and to achieve their highest potential. We create opportunities for discovery and achievement by developing a faculty who foster the strengths o...f each student through the Curriculum for Understanding. We teach and practice the values of respect and responsibility in an emotionally and physically safe environment.

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