Education Associate, Digital Learning with Artificial Intelligence Focus

The Delaware Department of Education seeks an innovative and strategic leader to serve as the Education Associate, Digital Learning with Artificial Intelligence Focus. This statewide leadership position is responsible for advancing digital learning, instructional technology, and the safe, responsible, and ethical use of artificial intelligence across Delaware’s PK-12 education system.

This role provides statewide leadership, policy guidance, technical assistance, and professional learning to school districts, charter schools, and educational partners while helping shape the future of teaching and learning through emerging technologies., As Delaware’s statewide leader for digital learning and AI, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of statewide, large scale digital learning and AI initiatives that result in outcomes for students.
• Shape guidance and best practices for the safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI in education.
• Support districts and charter schools in implementing innovative instructional technology solutions.
• Influence policy, practice, and strategic planning that impacts educators and students across the state.
• Represent Delaware in regional and national conversations related to digital learning, educational technology, and artificial intelligence., * Build and support statewide AI governance structures, including risk-tiering, use-case review, procurement guidance, privacy and accessibility considerations, vendor claim verification, and implementation guidance for local education agencies.
• Turn Delaware’s vision for AI into statewide practice.
• Lead statewide AI initiatives and provide guidance on the responsible use of AI in education.
• Develop frameworks and recommendations related to AI, student privacy, accessibility, equity, and data governance.
• Support districts and charter schools in AI implementation, governance, and policy development.
• Monitor emerging trends, research, legislation, and best practices related to AI and educational technology.

Digital Learning and Instructional Technology

• Serve as a bridge between instructional practice and technology, translating educational needs into effective digital solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Oversee strategic statewide digital learning programs and initiatives.
• Support implementation of instructional technology, media literacy, and digital citizenship, online and blended learning, and digital accessibility.
• Provide consultation on technology integration to improve teaching, learning, and operational effectiveness.
• Support statewide digital learning systems, professional learning platforms, and instructional technology programs.

Professional Learning and Capacity Building

• Design and deliver statewide professional learning for educators, administrators, and instructional technology leaders.
• Lead statewide conferences, virtual learning events, and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Build partnerships with institutions of higher education, professional organizations, and educational stakeholders to strengthen educator capacity.

Statewide Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as Delaware’s liaison to state, regional, and national organizations including the International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE), State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), and Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).
• Lead statewide stakeholder groups and professional networks focused on instructional technology and digital learning.
• Collaborate across the Department of Education to support strategic initiatives and policy implementation.
• Supervise staff and provide leadership for statewide digital learning priorities., Ready to Build What Responsible AI Looks Like in Practice? Join a team committed to innovation, equity, and educational excellence. Help lead Delaware’s statewide efforts to prepare educators and students for an increasingly digital and AI-enabled future.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in Instructional Technology, Educational Leadership, Education, or related field that supports technology in education, * Experience distinguishing between AI activity and AI impact, including whether a tool improves teaching, reduces educator burden, strengthens student learning, protects student data, and advances equitable outcomes.

• Experience implementing and integrating artificial intelligence in educational settings, including generative AI applications.
• Experience in PK-12 teaching, learning, instructional coaching, curriculum leadership, or school administration.
• Experience leading professional learning and large-scale educational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of digital learning, educational technology, online and blended learning, and instructional innovation.
• Experience building partnerships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in the safe, responsible, and ethical use of AI in education.
• Knowledge of student data privacy, accessibility, equity, and emerging technology trends.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance for educators and leaders.
• Commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and equitable outcomes for all students., A criminal background check is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate during the interview process an understanding of diversity, educational equity and multicultural education. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The selected candidate should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the position’s key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.

Salary Range: $98,642.80-$154,081.14. annually. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience in accordance with the Department of Education’s compensation policy. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the state retirement program, annual, sick, and personal leave, and supplemental benefits options. Direct deposit of payroll checks is a condition of state employment, and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.