Current Jobs
Position Type:
Director
State:
Pennsylvania
District or Organization:
Allentown School District
Due Date:
October 15, 2026
Director of Virtual Education
Director of Virtual Education
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in education, education administration, curriculum and instruction,
instructional technology, digital learning, or a related field.
• Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Background in instructional design, blended learning models, or e-learning program
development.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and educational technology initiatives.
• Five (5) years or more of experience in school or central office administration, including
experience in online/virtual environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of current practices and issues related to developing, maintaining,
quality assurance, and expanding online education programs using instructional technologies
and digital learning.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory requirements associated with online learning
• Experience analyzing data to improve online enrollment, student outcomes, and the design and
delivery of online instruction and programming
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to online education, data privacy, and accessibility.
• Technological proficiency with web applications, MS Office, Learning Management System
(e.g.,), Google Suite, and analytics
• Experience using Student Information Systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Skyward, SapphireK12,
etc.)
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and
efficiently
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may
determine appropriate and acceptable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Summary
The Director of Virtual Education leads, develops, and manages the district’s virtual and online
learning initiatives. This role ensures high-quality digital learning experiences for students, oversees
curriculum development, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and provides
leadership for instructional staff in online environments. The director collaborates with district leaders,
educators, families, and community partners to expand access to virtual education opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of the online learning and instructional
innovation plan and ensure its alignment with the Allentown School District (ASD) Strategic Plan.
• Oversee online scheduling, enrollment, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with
ASD leadership, faculty, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the administration of all virtual programs to include all certified,
professional, and support staff, assigning courses and students; assessing teacher performance;
providing teacher professional development and coaching; and leading teacher recruitment.
• Coordinate and implement instructional design projects from inception to
completion.
• Ensure online learning and programming meet standards set by state and federal
regulations (e.g., FERPA, ADA) and FCC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the best practices in the design, development,
and delivery of large-scale online educational programming, teaching, and
learning.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with the vendor contract for the Virtual Campus
program.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations.
• Coordinates virtual programming by providing a student orientation, ongoing success coaching,
providing graduation checks to high school students, and leading student recruitment efforts.
• Facilitates district and state assessments for virtual and alternative program students
• Collaborate with ASD leadership and internal stakeholders to manage the hiring, training, and
mentoring of faculty/staff, resolve online student complaints, and ensure that faculty and student
online support functions are aligned to promote student success.
• Provide faculty training and professional development that develops faculty instructional technology
competence, supports best practices in instructional design, development, and delivery, and
promotes instructional innovation in the use of learning technologies that enhance teaching and
learning in online, hybrid, and web-enhanced instruction.
• Collaborates with the Office of Learning and Teaching to assure learning programs delivered
virtually meet the same standards as other education programs (learning objectives, identification of
competencies, performance measures, etc.).
• Collaborate with vendors to identify and provide quality learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with Information Technology leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure the
effective online learning delivery through the LMS and the proper management and currency
of the LMS, related software, and equipment.
• Hire, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate ASD staff.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other
schools to coordinate educational services.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Grants Development and other
administrators to ensure that Title I funds, school improvement funds, and other grants
or funding sources are linked to the strategic plan and the data reflecting student
achievement needs that are used to inform continuous instructional improvement.
• Collaborates with the Director of Communications to develop and implement marketing
and outreach strategy and materials.
• Identify emerging trends and conduct needs analyses that offer new programming and
service opportunities.
• Collaborate with their supervisor to develop and monitor the program budget.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent and/or designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervise all team members in all areas of program control. Responsibilities include
interviewing, recommending new hires, and training employees; planning and coordinating work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and
resolving problems; preparing, reviewing, and revising job descriptions; and carrying out supervisory
responsibilities by the district’s policies and applicable laws.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully;
Develop alternative solutions; Work well within group problem solving situations; Use reason even
when dealing with emotional topics; Generate creative solutions; Demonstrate attention to detail;
Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; and Develop
innovative approaches and ideas.
Emotions
Manage difficult or emotional parent and citizen situations; Respond promptly to parent and citizen
needs; Respond to requests for service and assistance; Meet commitments; Synthesize complex or
diverse information; and Show respect and sensitivity for cultural, ethnic, religious, and gender
differences.
Interpersonal Skills
Manage difficult or emotional parent and community situations judiciously; Keep emotions under
control; Remain open to others’ ideas and tries new things; Listen and get clarification; Respond to
employee requests for service and assistance; Solicit parent feedback to improve student academic
performance; Meet commitments made to parents and the community; Maintain confidentiality;
Demonstrate objective approaches to communicating with staff and constituents; Exhibit objectivity
and openness to the views of others; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listen and solicit clarification; Respond appropriately to questions; React well under pressure; Write
clearly and effectively; Edit work for spelling and grammar; Vary writing style to meet the needs of the
audience; Present numerical data effectively; Demonstrate group presentation skills; Treat others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; and Work well with others.
Written Communication
Write clearly and informatively. Vary writing styles to meet the needs.
Planning/Organizing
Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; develop project
plans; coordinate projects; complete projects on time and budget; manage project team activities;
manage competing demands; and Change approach or method to best fit the situation.
Technical Skills
Assess one’s strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to build
knowledge and skills continuously; share expertise with others; display willingness to make decisions;
exhibit sound and accurate judgment; include appropriate people in decision-making process; and
Make timely decisions.
Motivation
Set and achieve challenging goals. Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
Teamwork
Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; Give and welcome feedback; Contribute to
building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and
group commitments to goals and objectives; and Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Change Management
Communicate changes effectively; Prepare and support those affected by change; and Monitor
transition and evaluate results.
Servant Leadership
Exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspire and motivate others to perform well; Accept feedback
from others; Give appropriate recognition to others and identify with the well-being of team
members; Practice active listening skills and observe non-verbal cues; Include staff in planning,
decision-making, facilitating and improving processes; Practice fore-sighted thinking; Take
responsibility for direct report activities; Make self-available to staff; Provide regular performance
feedback; Develop direct report skills and encourage professional growth; and Continually work to
improve supervisory skills.
Leadership Skills
Develop workable implementation plans; Lead by example; Look for ways to improve and promote
quality; Practice data informed decision making; Build strong positive relationships; Demonstrate
accuracy and thoroughness; Adhere to safety and security procedures; Adhere to local, state, and
federal laws; Adhere to Board policies, District administrative regulations, code of professional
practice and conduct for educators, and the district’s code of conduct; and identify and resolve
problems in a timely manner.
Organizational Skills
Work accurately when monitoring all cost-related tasks; show respect and sensitivity for cultural
differences; follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks and reports correctly and
on time; and Support the District’s goals and values.
Personal Competencies
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Treat people with respect; Work ethically and with integrity;
Respect confidentiality; Demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles; Prioritize and plan work
activities; Use time efficiently; Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure;
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Follow instructions and respond to supervisory direction;
Inspire the trust of others; Display integrity and ethical behavior; Uphold district values; Accept
responsibility for own actions; and Follow through on commitments; and Take responsibility for own
actions.
Fiscal Stewardship
Work within the approved budget; Conserve District resources; and Understand cost management
strategies and systems.
Strategic Thinking
Develop strategies to achieve district goals, understand the district’s strengths and weaknesses, and
adapt strategies to changing conditions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to
successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the administrator is regularly required to talk and hear. The
administrator is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, and lift. The administrator is required
to use hands to fingers or handle documents, telephone, etc. The administrator is occasionally required
to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Evaluation:
The person filling this position will be evaluated according to the administrative evaluation procedure
adopted by the Allentown School District.