Student Support and Content Specialist Montana Digital Academy

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The Governing Board of

Montana Digital Academy (MTDA)

is seeking qualified candidates for the position of

Student Support and Content Specialist

Under the supervision of the MTDA Curriculum Director/Assistant Director, the Student Support and Content Specialist is

an integral part of the management and operation of the student experience at MTDA. This position is responsible for K-

12 student outreach and engagement support, course content upkeep and development, enrolling local school support,

data evaluation, reporting processes, marketing and school customer support, and helpdesk management. This person

will also strategically design and deliver appropriate training for local school site facilitators and other staff. The individual

will also work with MTDA teachers to vet content, address content issues, assist in designing replacement content, and

manage development projects.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits

package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Salary for this position is $65,000.00 per year commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field

1-3 years of experience in K-12 education

Knowledge of Learning Management System like Moodle

Knowledge of working in a cloud-based environment (including Google Apps and Zoho Cloud Tools)

Knowledge of Content Management Systems like WordPress

Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal and team-related skills

Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiencies with Microsoft Office products

Willingness to learn new or emerging technologies

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high level, quality work and output

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Education: Masters degree or beyond in education or related field

5 years of experience in K-12 education

Multiple subject area preparation and experience (for example, mathematics and science, world language and

social studies)

Design and delivery of teacher professional development

Project Management

Computer Hardware and Management

Education area of special competency

Special education

Montana Indian Education for All

Competency-based education

Gifted and Talented Education

Software for Online Learning Delivery

Online Learning Quality and Standards

Teaching and Curriculum Practices and Standards

Innovative Teaching Practices

Advanced Technical Knowledge

Experience in an educational administrative environment

About UM and the Montana Digital Academy

Montana Digital Academy (MTDA) is the statewide digital online school for the State of Montana. Created by the

Montana legislature in 2009 in Statute 20-7-1201 which authorized its creation and located it at the University of

Montana. The purposes of the MTDA are to:

Make distance learning opportunities available to all school-age children through public school districts in the state of

Montana;

Offer high-quality instructors who are licensed and endorsed in Montana and courses that are in compliance with all

relevant education and distance learning rules, standards, and policies

Emphasize the core subject matters required under the accreditation standards, offer advanced courses for dual credit

in collaboration with the Montana university system, and offer enrichment courses.

MTDA and the University of Montana have established a unique, one-of-a-kind partnership, among the 36 statewide

online schools across the United States. MTDA is the only state online program that is a part of a College of Education at a

major university.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or

disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required

(e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu