POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction
of the Instructional Supervisor – Instrumental Music, the Instructional
Specialist – Instrumental Music will be responsible for providing support to
all teachers in the area of instrumental music curriculum and instruction. These responsibilities include facilitating the development
of best practices, implementation and assessment of curriculum and instruction,
supporting enrichment programs, professional development and the analysis of
budget and program data. The Instructional
Specialist will maintain high program standards and will assist in ensuring the
programs are in compliance with federal, state and local mandates.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Providing
direct support to all teachers in instrumental music curriculum, instruction
and classroom management under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor;
Assists
the Instructional Supervisor with the vision and direction of the K-12
instrumental music instructional program; including curriculum development,
scheduling, assessment and implementation;
Assists
the Instructional Supervisor with performing formal observations of all
non-tenured instrumental music teachers and observes tenured teachers as
requested;
Demonstrates
best practices and knowledge of curriculum through demonstration lessons and
modeling;
Assists
the Instructional Supervisor in providing support and leadership to the Visual
and Performing Arts (VPA) specialty programs;
Plans,
prepares and conducts instrumental music teacher professional development,
including the Professional Educators’ Induction Program (PEIP) and other
workshops;
Assists
the Instructional Supervisor with the vision and direction for the K-12
instrumental music enrichment programs, including solo and, honor bands and
honor orchestras, band performance assessments, orchestra performance assessments,
Music Day activities, marching and jazz band showcases, and other
collaborations;
Assists
with the coordination of event logistic and program planning, including
technical adjudicators, equipment, facilities, budgeting, materials and
personnel needs;
Coordinates
the review, approval, acquisition and distribution of appropriate equipment,
materials, and print and non-print resources to support all facets of the
instrumental music program; assists with updating the equipment bid each year
for the Department of Purchasing;
Collaborates
within and across Curriculum and Instruction, as well as other divisions and
departments, emphasizing strategic planning and problem solving related to the
state and local standards;
Supports
human resources efforts by screening instrumental music applicants, and
determining music itinerant staff pairings based upon enrollment data and
requirements of the program in each school;
Communicates,
collaborates and interfaces with MSDE, other state representatives, the
Maryland Music Educator’s Association and other local school system
representatives; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough
knowledge of best practices, curriculum and pedagogy in instrumental music;
Ability
to analyze student performance and participation data for instructional
implications;
Demonstrated
competence in developing and leading staff development sessions;
Experience
with and knowledge of various school schedules which maximize the use of
instructional time;
Knowledge
of state and national standards, benchmarks, and alternative modes of
assessment;
Computer
literacy, including proficiency with Google suite, Microsoft Excel and Adobe
suite;
Experience
in writing curriculum and assessments desired; and
Demonstrated
skills in effective human relations and oral and written communications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education,
music, performing arts or a closely related field required. A minimum of five
(5) years of successful instrumental music teaching experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maryland Professional Certificate with Administrator I
endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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.