Under the direction of the Supervisor – School Leadership Programs, the Instructional Specialist will be responsible for working closely with the core team in developing the Continuing Professional Development Catalog.  The incumbent in this position will assist in providing professional development to novice district leaders. The responsibilities of this position include collaboration with the Director of Professional Learning and Leadership, Instructional Supervisor, Senior Project Manager, and other central office personnel for program planning. This position supports the day-to-day work of teacher leaders and novice district leaders, and serves as a conduit to all Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) as it relates to professional development.

Collaborates with the Instructional Supervisor in the development and implementation of professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, institutes and seminars for all employee groups with a focus on novice district leaders;

Assists the Instructional Supervisor in the development and professional learning for teacher leaders and novice assistant principals;

Works collaboratively with area and central offices to assess professional development needs for all employee groups;

Works proactively to design training materials based on the needs of the school system;

Reviews professional learning survey data and makes recommendations for professional learning opportunities that are aligned with professional learning buckets;

Attends program related conferences, workshops, meetings, etc. as determined by the Instructional Supervisor and/or Director; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice as well as the ability to present demonstration lessons to classes and staff;

Ability to work collaboratively to improve instruction using research-based approaches;

Demonstrates competence in developing, leading, and evaluating professional development programs and initiatives;

Knowledge of state standards and alternative modes of assessment;

Ability to analyze performance and participation data, as well as manage and develop reports;

Understanding and expertise in implementing accommodations and modifications;

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

Ability to proactively work in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective;

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 educational leadership, educational administration and supervision, or a closely related field, required.  A minimum of ten (10) years of professional teaching experience required. Must have experience in large group organizational training, logistics and event planning. 

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.




Highly demanding and fast-paced environment; frequently required to work long hours at various times throughout the year.