Digital Learning Specialist

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Apex, NC

Posted Date

July 23, 2026

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Position Summary

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is seeking a faith-filled and innovative Digital Learning Specialist to join our school community. The ideal candidate is committed to integrating technology into teaching and learning while supporting our mission of forming students academically, spiritually, and morally in a Christ-centered environment.

The Digital Learning Specialist serves as a resource, coach, and collaborator, empowering faculty and students to use technology purposefully to enhance instruction, creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. This position also assists in maintaining instructional technology resources and supports the implementation of our school's digital learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology meaningfully into classroom instruction.
• Model effective instructional strategies using educational technology.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support for faculty.
• Assist teachers in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Research and introduce emerging educational technologies and best practices.

Professional Development

• Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Provide individualized technology coaching based on teacher needs.
• Create instructional resources, tutorials, and guides for technology integration.

Student Support

• Teach digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
• Support students in developing digital literacy and technology skills.
• Assist students and teachers with educational technology platforms and applications.

Technology Management

• Assist with the deployment and inventory of student and staff devices.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of Chromebooks, iPads, classroom technology, and educational software.
• Work collaboratively with the school's IT support provider on hardware and network issues.
• Maintain technology inventories and instructional technology resources.
• Support implementation of learning management systems and digital instructional platforms.

School Leadership

• Serve as a member of the school's instructional leadership team.
• Help evaluate and implement technology initiatives aligned with the school's strategic goals.
• Stay current with educational technology trends and share best practices.
• Support school events and initiatives requiring technology integration.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, or a related field
• 3 or more years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology integration.
• Experience with Google Workspace for Education and Chromebook environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and support adult learners in a positive, encouraging manner.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• North Carolina teaching license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.
• Experience teaching in an elementary or middle school setting preferred.
• Experience with educational technology coaching.
• Knowledge of instructional design and blended learning.
• Experience supporting one-to-one device programs.
• Familiarity with educational platforms such as Google Classroom, i-Ready, FACTS, Canva for Education, and other digital learning tools.
• Experience providing professional development to faculty.

Position Start Date: August 1, 2026