Under the direction of the Director of Monitoring and Accountability, the Instructional Specialist - Improvement Science will work with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) staff and leaders and the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement to co-facilitate two Networked Improvement Communities: School Performance Planning and Learning Recovery through a grant-funded partnership. In addition, the incumbent of this position will support and champion the training and practice of improvement science in PGCPS, including through avenues such as the Summer Leaders Institute. This position will also hold a dual-appointment with UMD serving as a Senior Fellow for the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement for the duration of the two-year grant period.

Influences, monitors, champions and supports the scale, spread and sustainability of improvement science work in PGCPS and UMD;

Organizes and facilitates Networked Improvement Communities (as defined by the Carnegie Foundation);

Serves as a key conduit and spokesperson to the partnership and to leverage the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEII) and PGCPS to expand improvement and leadership work and partner with other organizations; participates in CEII staff meetings and other center activities;

Observes and monitors instructional programs in school-wide and targeted assistance schools to enhance program effectiveness and ensure compliance with federal, state and local guidelines;

Informs principals, school staff, area office staff, other applicable central office staff and UMD of program expectations;

Works collaboratively with schools, area and central office personnel and UMD to develop instructional programs;

Assists with the interpretation of student data, the evaluation of program activities and serves as a resource for instructional program modifications;

Plans and organizes the implementation of participating schools with guidance from the supervisors;

Provides guidance to area and central offices regarding the status and implementation of instructional programs and initiatives including regulatory, programmatic and fiscal requirements;

Provides technical assistance to schools in the development of school performance plans (SPPs) to ensure that program components are evidenced throughout submitted school specific plans; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of system-wide school improvement planning;

Thorough knowledge of PGCPS organization and K-12 curriculum;

Knowledge of latest research, best practices, developments and techniques in the delivery of instructional practices at a federal, state and district level;

Knowledge of instructional techniques, management skills and strategies for modifying curriculum;

Knowledge of federal, state and district regulations, policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply and interpret those of the school system and UMD;

Experience in determining program evaluation criteria and implementing ongoing program evaluation;

Effective planning and organization skills, as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines;

Effective communication (oral and written), as well as human relations skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills, group communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

Ability to collaborate in planning and project managing the design and implementation of school improvement;

Ability to effectively analyze a variety of school system data and correctly determine the implications of such data on strategic goals; and

Computer and technology literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and cloud-based systems.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational policy, administration or a closely related field required.  A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, including experience participating in school-wide improvement planning.

Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator 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.




This is a two-year grant funded position; employment will end at the conclusion of the grant.