Distance Learning Program Director, MTDA

Distance Learning Program Director, Montana Digital Academy

The Governing Board of Montana Digital Academy (MTDA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Distance Learning Program Director .

The Distance Learning Program Director is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the MTDA instructional program. The Distance Learning Program Director ’s key function is to ensure that MTDA students receive the highest quality courses and instruction. This position will work under the direction of the Assistant Director/Curriculum Director. This position is responsible for the continual, ongoing monitoring and supervision of all MTDA instructors and for conducting all semesterly performance reviews. The Distance Learning Program Director is responsible for the implementation of the new teacher orientation and professional development programs for all MTDA instructors.

The Distance Learning Program Director is responsible for managing the GeniusSIS student information system, Moodle Learning Management System, WordPress content management system, Google Apps for Education system, data analysis software, and other MTDA content management and software systems. In consultation with the Assistant Director/Curriculum Director, the Distance Learning Program Director designs, implements, and manages key instructional programs, including MTDA original credit and credit recovery programs. The Distance Learning Program Director also provides MTDA help desk customer support and training to local school facilitators and/or other staff.

The Distance Learning Program Director is responsible for researching, vetting, and managing technical platforms to provide tools and services to internal MTDA staff, MTDA teaching staff, site facilitators, parents and students. When commercial tools are unavailable, lack appropriate functionality, or are cost-prohibitive, the Distance Learning Program Director will develop appropriate solutions, including planning, developing, testing/quality control, implementing and managing these solutions which include but are not limited to the student data processing systems, help desk, learning object repository and other MTDA systems and applications. Additionally, the Distance Learning Program Director is a member of the MTDA management and budget teams.

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 $86,669 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Montana secondary teaching or administrative certificate
• Three (3) years teaching or administrative experience in a secondary school/classroom
• Experience managing technology assets, including LMS servers, email platforms, and Google Apps for Education
• Experience with teaching an online course or as an online student

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Terminal Degree (Ed.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.)
• Two or more (2+) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with HR/teacher evaluation
• Experience developing online courses and/or online course assets
• Project Management
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Competency-based education
  2. Gifted/talented programming and/or courses
  3. Special education
  4. Career/Technical Education

About UM and the Montana Digital Academy

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

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.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • University Highlights

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.
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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).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022

Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin on 5/23/2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials via "New Resume/CV" button below.

*Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
• Transcripts

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular