Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent for High Schools, the Instructional Specialist – Online/Virtual Learning is responsible for ensuring that the instructional program defined by Prince George’s County Public Schools is implemented effectively and appropriately in the incumbent’s assigned schools. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing direct assistance to the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online Campus and the Associate Superintendent for those responsibilities that affect the implementation of a school’s instructional program. The Instructional Specialist – Online/Virtual Learning will conduct classroom observations, monitor the implementation of virtual/online instructional programs in each of the schools in the community, work collaboratively with the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online Campus and the Associate Superintendent supporting teachers with successful synchronous and asynchronous instruction of students in a virtual learning environment.

Provides professional development for teachers and staff in the online environment;

Analyzes data and provides reports to the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online School, Evening Virtual Program (EVP), Evening Online Program (EOP), Academic Validation Program (AVP) and Summer School;

Conducts classroom observations, holds review conferences and provides follow-up activities for non-tenured teachers;

Assists schools with the interpretation of Board of Education policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to instructional issues in schools;

Provides assistance to the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online Campus and the Associate Superintendent for High Schools by responding to questions and concerns from parents/guardians, and works with school-based staff to help resolve conflicts;

Works collaboratively with the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online Campus and the Associate Superintendent for High Schools supporting teachers with successful synchronous and asynchronous instruction of students in a virtual learning environment;

Conducts demonstration lessons;

Provides assistance to schools in the implementation of the School Improvement Process;

Assists the Coordinating Supervisor of the Online Campus and the Associate Superintendent with implementation, articulation and community planning meetings;

Monitors the implementation of virtual/online instructional programs in each of the schools in the community; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of effective instructional approaches and strategies;

Extensive knowledge of digital learning platforms and tools, preferably Edgenuity and/or Canvas;

Knowledge of learner-centered instructional strategies and current practices that leverage technology for learner collaboration, discipline-specific technologies, tools, and resources;

Knowledge of innovative and creative teaching with demonstrated ability to conceptualize ideas; lead and evaluate large projects;

Possess excellent writing, computer and technology skills necessary for producing comprehensive reports and making presentations;

Thorough understanding of instructional programs in Prince George’s County Public Schools; and

Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, built on collaboration and effective oral and written communication. 

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.  A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required; some of which will have been in a leadership capacity. 



Advanced Professional Certificate; 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.




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