Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Instructional Specialist – Career and Technical Education is responsible for assisting in the monitoring of department programs and initiatives and executing administrative responsibilities as required.  The incumbent will manage all aspects of all PGCPS apprenticeship programs and assist the Instructional Supervisor in developing an aligned curriculum document for construction and development, early childhood education, the Teacher Academy of Maryland programs, financial literacy and the family and consumer sciences elective courses.  The Instructional Specialist will provide professional development for educators and assist in coordinating all facets of curriculum and program implementation and evaluation.  

Oversees apprenticeship programs to include recruiting and retaining partner employers, recruitment of students, providing job-readiness workshops, onboarding, maintaining records, and ensuring all applicable local, state and federal laws are followed;

Collaborates with partners to facilitate career readiness activities, assists with apprenticeship and job applications, and creates and implements career exploration events;

Makes presentations within and outside the school system;

Meets regularly with the advisory boards for the apprenticeship programs;

Conducts assessments, data collection and analysis of formal and informal data for use in targeting and monitoring the effectiveness of all assigned programs; maintains data on system assessments, completions and certifications to inform project decisions;

Aids in developing school-based instructional programs for students in grades 6-12;

Serves as a liaison to schools and central office departments to ensure programs of study are implemented with fidelity and meet industry standards;

Assists in evaluating instructional materials, textbooks, software and media;

Works with and supports educators to ensure the curriculum is followed and ascertains instructional needs; plans, conducts and facilitates professional development;

Assists with and manages curriculum writing to align with MSDE, national standards and PGCPS requirements;

Conducts formal observations of teachers using Framework for Teaching, Institute for Learning Look Fors, and industry tools as appropriate;

Attends and participates in trainings, meetings, events and professional development as required; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Strong knowledge and understanding of youth and traditional apprenticeship programs;

Knowledge of PGCPS, MSDE and industry standards aligned to assigned programs;

Ability to monitor the implementation of program curriculum and collect feedback to support the continuous improvement of program course instructional guides and instruction in schools;

Knowledge of current research and trends in careers with special emphasis on curriculum, instruction, career experiences, job-readiness training, culturally responsive teaching and assessment;

Ability to work effectively with educators, other CTE staff, industry professionals and professional organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for all students;

Experience developing curriculum and assessments aligned with local and Common Core State Standards, as well as industry standards;

Experience in collaborative planning, providing professional development and creating lasting business partnerships;

Ability to effectively convey reliable, accurate information for easy interpretation by the recipient;

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, conducting on-line training opportunities and other technological platforms and programs i.e. Oracle, Google, etc.; and

Demonstrated skills in effective human relations and in oral and written communications.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational administration and supervision or a closely related field required.  A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required.  Previous experience in a CTE program setting, industry experience or experience managing apprenticeship programs required.



Advanced Professional Certificate with Administration I endorsement required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



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.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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