Instructional Technology Specialist Jobs
Instructional Technology Specialist jobs are open across K-12 school districts, higher education, corporate learning and development, and healthcare training organizations, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and director positions, with specializations in eLearning development, learning management system administration, and instructional design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) is responsible for working collaboratively with the administration and staff in an assigned school(s) to support the implementation of innovative instructional practices. Emphasis is placed on creating a support structure that assists classroom teachers in leveraging technology to create a personalized learning environment for all students. The position will serve as the technology program manager, instructional technology leader, and instructional technology partner/coach for teachers across all content areas. The position reports to and is evaluated by an assigned coordinator from The Department of Teaching and Learning. School principals will provide feedback regarding the instructional technology specialist's site performance which will be included in the summative evaluation.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
As a Program Manager
- Plan, manage, and oversee site based implementation of the division's digital and personalized learning programs.
- Manage the digital and personalized learning programs and resources while:
- Creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology.
- Establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students.
- Communicating high learning expectations.
- Creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning.
- Establish an environment that encourages innovative, creative, and independent use of instructional technology throughout the school.
- Participate in professional growth activities that result in enhanced knowledge of best practices in instructional technology and digital learning.
As an Instructional Technology Leader/Partner/Coach
- Plan, prepare, and deliver site-based professional learning activities that focus on the integration of technology as well as other innovative instructional best practices to support the curriculum.
- Ensure the effective integration of the International Society of Technology in Education Standards (ISTE), the Virginia State Technology SOLs and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Computer/Technology Student Proficiencies through the use of coaching and cooperative teaching methods.
- Collaborate with staff from the Departments of Teaching and Learning and Technology to select, implement, and adapt technology to support curriculum across all content areas.
- Provide a high level of support, through modeling and coaching, to teachers and other school staff in the use of innovative instructional practices and supportive instructional technology that lead to improved student learning.
- Coach teachers to facilitate their development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of supportive technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students. Must possess the ability to integrate technology into curricular areas; successfully complete simultaneous, multiple, dissimilar projects in a timely manner and to work with little direct supervision; demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; working knowledge of an integrated software package; technical skill in using Windows operating system, networks, and instructional technology; advanced oral and written communication skills; public relations skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills between faculty and staff; advanced knowledge and expertise in specific skill areas; ability to train end-users, both students and teachers; ability to initiate, plan, and implement ideas; ability to learn and implement information systems; ability to interpret and follow written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Ability to create a relevant learning experiences by integrating appropriate technologies to enrich the instructional program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's degree. Possess or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education. Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience. Demonstrated teacher leadership such as grade level/department chair, academic coordinator, school improvement coordinator, etc. Virginia Technology TSIP compliant.
Preferred: Five (5) years of successful teaching experience. ISTE NETS*T or eTeacher certification.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Performance of some duties may occasionally involve flexible work hours. Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Hourly Range Rate: $39.43-$61.63 (10-month extended)
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale (Standard Teaching)
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) is responsible for working collaboratively with the administration and staff in an assigned school(s) to support the implementation of innovative instructional practices. Emphasis is placed on creating a support structure that assists classroom teachers in leveraging technology to create a personalized learning environment for all students. The position will serve as the technology program manager, instructional technology leader, and instructional technology partner/coach for teachers across all content areas. The position reports to and is evaluated by an assigned coordinator from The Department of Teaching and Learning. School principals will provide feedback regarding the instructional technology specialist's site performance which will be included in the summative evaluation.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
As a Program Manager
- Plan, manage, and oversee site based implementation of the division's digital and personalized learning programs.
- Manage the digital and personalized learning programs and resources while:
- Creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology.
- Establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students.
- Communicating high learning expectations.
- Creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning.
- Establish an environment that encourages innovative, creative, and independent use of instructional technology throughout the school.
- Participate in professional growth activities that result in enhanced knowledge of best practices in instructional technology and digital learning.
As an Instructional Technology Leader/Partner/Coach
- Plan, prepare, and deliver site-based professional learning activities that focus on the integration of technology as well as other innovative instructional best practices to support the curriculum.
- Ensure the effective integration of the International Society of Technology in Education Standards (ISTE), the Virginia State Technology SOLs and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Computer/Technology Student Proficiencies through the use of coaching and cooperative teaching methods.
- Collaborate with staff from the Departments of Teaching and Learning and Technology to select, implement, and adapt technology to support curriculum across all content areas.
- Provide a high level of support, through modeling and coaching, to teachers and other school staff in the use of innovative instructional practices and supportive instructional technology that lead to improved student learning.
- Coach teachers to facilitate their development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of supportive technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students. Must possess the ability to integrate technology into curricular areas; successfully complete simultaneous, multiple, dissimilar projects in a timely manner and to work with little direct supervision; demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; working knowledge of an integrated software package; technical skill in using Windows operating system, networks, and instructional technology; advanced oral and written communication skills; public relations skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills between faculty and staff; advanced knowledge and expertise in specific skill areas; ability to train end-users, both students and teachers; ability to initiate, plan, and implement ideas; ability to learn and implement information systems; ability to interpret and follow written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Ability to create a relevant learning experiences by integrating appropriate technologies to enrich the instructional program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's degree. Possess or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education. Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience. Demonstrated teacher leadership such as grade level/department chair, academic coordinator, school improvement coordinator, etc. Virginia Technology TSIP compliant.
Preferred: Five (5) years of successful teaching experience. ISTE NETS*T or eTeacher certification.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Performance of some duties may occasionally involve flexible work hours. Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Hourly Range Rate: $39.43-$61.63 (10-month extended)
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale (Standard Teaching)
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional technology specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional technology, educational technology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience administering or configuring a learning management system
- Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
- Ability to train faculty, staff, or employees on technology tools and digital platforms
- Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or other recognized instructional design frameworks
- Experience supporting ADA or Section 508 accessibility standards in digital learning content
Tips for Your Instructional Technology Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to LMS platforms
Hiring managers scan for specific platform names like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or Cornerstone. List every LMS you've administered or trained others on, and note whether your experience was in K-12, higher ed, or corporate contexts, since employers care about sector fit.
Show output, not just duties
Avoid listing responsibilities like 'supported faculty with technology.' Instead, describe what you built or improved: a course migration you led, a training rollout you designed, or a helpdesk ticket volume you reduced through better onboarding documentation.
Build a portfolio with real course samples
Many instructional technology specialist candidates lose out to peers who include a portfolio link. Even one or two screenshots or a sample module built in Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate will differentiate you from applicants who only describe their work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructional technology specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a demo lesson or walkthrough
Many interview processes include a practical component where you walk through a tool, demonstrate how you'd onboard a faculty member, or explain a training design decision. Preparing a five-minute walkthrough in advance makes a concrete difference in how interviewers evaluate your readiness.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When evaluating offers, ask about the technology budget, the hardware and software refresh cycle, and whether you'll have authority to recommend new tools. Instructional technology specialists at underfunded institutions often hit walls that limit what they can accomplish, so scope matters as much as compensation.
Instructional Technology Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructional technology specialists?
University of Alabama, Little Elm ISD, and Covenant Health are hiring the most instructional technology specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, university systems, and large corporate learning and development teams tend to post the highest volumes of these roles consistently.
How many instructional technology specialist jobs are remote?
About 60% of instructional technology specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Sub-areas like eLearning development, LMS administration, and corporate training design tend to offer the highest share of remote positions, while K-12 campus-based support roles are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an instructional technology specialist?
Most instructional technology specialists start with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience with an LMS through a teaching, training, or support role. Building a portfolio of course samples and earning a credential in an authoring tool or platform strengthens your candidacy. Many employers also value a master's degree in educational technology or instructional design for mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get an instructional technology specialist job with little experience?
Entry-level instructional technology specialist roles do exist, particularly in K-12 districts and community colleges that hire technology coaches or integration specialists. Candidates with limited professional experience can strengthen their applications by completing a recognized certification, contributing to an open courseware project, or building sample modules using free versions of authoring tools and sharing them in a portfolio. Volunteer or freelance projects that demonstrate real design decisions carry more weight than coursework alone.
What does the instructional technology specialist interview process look like?
Most instructional technology specialist interview processes include an initial screening call, a panel interview with educators or training managers, and a practical component such as a live demonstration, a sample lesson walkthrough, or a brief design challenge. Interviewers typically ask about your experience with specific platforms, how you approach faculty or staff training, and how you've handled resistance to technology adoption. Some institutions add a presentation round for senior-level roles.
Where can I find and apply to instructional technology specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to instructional technology specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience, sector preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before they close.
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