SparkLab Leader Position Available In Duplin, North Carolina

SparkLab Leader
Sampson County Schools
Union High – Rose Hill, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Sampson County Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5208790

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Job Description
LICENSE
A North Carolina Professional Educator’s License Preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

• Middle or high school teaching experience preferred
• Experience with learner-centered instructional models (e.g., UDL, Design Thinking, Project-Based Learning)
• Familiarity with educational technology tools and virtual/hybrid learning models
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing needs, work collaboratively, and build innovative learning experiences
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to equity and personalized learning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The SparkLab Leader is responsible for leading, designing, and delivering innovative learning experiences for students enrolled in SparkNC — a cutting-edge initiative focused on expanding student access to high-tech career pathways. This educator will support student engagement through in-person, virtual, and blended learning opportunities aligned with personalized, competency-based approaches.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Recruitment and Retention
Develop and implement a marketing plan to promote SparkNC to students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders
Recruit students throughout the school year, with an emphasis on engaging populations underrepresented in high-tech fields
Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment with clear structures and expectations
Instructional Design and Delivery
Design and implement personalized learning experiences aligned with student interests and career goals in high-tech fields
Collaborate with SparkNC partners, fellow SparkLab Leaders, and industry experts to co-facilitate in-person and virtual instructional sessions
Coordinate technical logistics for learning experiences, including field trips, guest speakers, and troubleshooting technical issues
Student Progress and Personalized Learning
Guide students in developing durable skills (e.g., problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability) essential to high-tech careers
Collaboratively establish progress checkpoints and feedback loops with students to ensure learning outcomes are met
Validate student work and collaborate with SparkNC and district leads to determine credit-awarding processes
Partnership Development and Professional Learning
Establish and maintain partnerships with local businesses, higher education institutions, and community organizations to support field-based learning
Engage in required SparkNC professional development, including monthly virtual sessions and up to four in-person events annually
Maintain consistent communication with Sampson County Schools leadership and SparkNC staff to report student progress and program feedback

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

11-month position

• Position funded for one year with possibility of extension
• Aligned with SparkNC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Sampson County Schools policies
• Reports to: District CTE Director and Principal
  Sampson County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required