POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the
Instructional Specialist provides administrative management of
guidelines and procedures for the implementation of Homeless, Home Schooling
and Home and Hospital Teaching services to ensure alignment with state and
federal regulations.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides strategic direction, collaboration
and support services to administrators, school staffs, and central office
personnel for the implementation of Homeless, Home Schooling and Home and
Hospital Teaching services;
Facilitates and monitors
the adherence of Administrative Procedures 5010, 5011 and 5013.5 by school
staff/administrators and other system personnel;
Plans, manages, evaluates and adjusts service delivery models to
effectively and efficiently meet student needs for Homeless, Home Schooling and
Home and Hospital Teaching Services;
Develops
forms, documents and procedures pertinent to the homeless, home schooling and
home and hospital teaching processes;
Provides leadership and
administrative support to FTEs assigned to the Homeless, Home Schooling, and Home and Hospital Teaching
Offices;
Establishes
office structures and processes that facilitate effective record management,
data analysis and systems of communication;
Provides leadership in the
selection, training, scheduling, and supervision of temporary employees
assigned to the Homeless, Home Schooling, and Home and Hospital Teaching
Offices;
Monitors the use of resources,
including staff, temporary employees, funding, and, equipment to ensure
the most efficient and effective service delivery;
Prepares
technical reports for
state, PGCPS executive and administrative personnel, and/or School Board
Officers;
Uses
highly effective skills, including the use of applicable software, to support
conflict resolution, investigation and problem solving, and resolution of
parent/community concerns related to Home Schooling and Home and Hospital
Teaching;
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough knowledge of the
McKinney-Vento Act, COMAR 13A.03.05.01 and 13A.10.01.01 and Administrative
Procedures 5010, 5011 and 50113.5;
Thorough knowledge of current
education principles, practices and procedures;
Knowledge of MSDE and
PGCPS expected outcomes, and federal and state laws related to instructional
responsibility;
Ability to work
independently and to exercise initiative in carrying out duties and
responsibilities;
Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word,
Excel Google Docs and Google Applications; ability to use Google Hangout and
other online meeting tools;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
Effective human relations and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree
from an accredited college or university, five (5) years successful teaching
experience and a minimum of three years successful leadership experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Administration I Certificate required; Advanced Professional
Certificate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee temporary employees assigned to
the Homeless Education, Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching Offices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.