POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the
Director of Monitoring and Accountability, the Instructional Supervisor -
Accountability will lead the school performance planning process, including the
delivery of professional learning and capacity building around the cycle of
continuous school improvement for PGCPS.
Responsibilities involve monitoring department programs and initiatives
and executing administrative responsibilities as required. The Instructional Supervisor assists the
Director in developing an operational framework for the unit, developing a
budget based on analysis of needs, and implementing the processes and
procedures for evaluating programs and personnel in unit.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leads a team of staff in the implementation of
school improvement efforts; assists in the planning, analysis, implementation,
and monitoring of school improvement plans for schools;
Manages technical and functional
day-to-day operational aspects of data management within the Office of
Monitoring and Accountability;
Develops and manages data structures,
data management processes and reporting systems used for accountability;
Coordinates district and school-level
gathering of data and narratives for the State Report Cards;
Coordinates the reporting of district
and school performance monitoring metrics;
Monitors assignments for quality,
efficiencies, timeliness and tracks ongoing management analysis metrics to
determine if goals are being met and/or initiation of remedial actions are
necessary;
Serves in the absence of the Director, communicating
department directives and serving as a liaison to the school system and other
agency personnel;
Assists in the planning, designing, and
coordination of professional development and training on effective
instructional strategies, data analysis, county and state assessments, current
research and trend data, education reform efforts and curriculum resources;
Represents the
department with the Director at meetings and conferences;
Designs and
implements internal evaluation processes for the purpose of continuously
identifying and incorporating improvement goals into the department’s
operational plans;
Assists in the
writing, reviewing and dissemination of communication documents including
newsletters, brochures, compliance reports, internal and external memorandum,
surveys, profiles, evaluations and concept papers;
Prepares
reports required by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and
responds when requested to informational requests by other system offices and
outside organizations;
Carries out
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws, which include conducting interviews, making hiring
recommendations, staff development, staff supervision, performance evaluation,
complaint resolution and problem solving; and
Performs other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Keeps abreast of latest research, best
practices, developments and techniques in the delivery of instructional
practices;
Knowledge of instructional techniques,
management skills and strategies for modifying curriculum;
Thorough knowledge of Prince George’s
County Public Schools (PGCPS) organization and K-12 curriculum;
Considerable knowledge of system-wide
school improvement planning;
Effective communication (oral and
written) as well as human relations skills;
Experience working with state, county
and/or federal agencies;
Experience working with computers and
other technology;
Experience in determining program
evaluation criteria and implementing ongoing program evaluation;
Effective planning and organization
skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Demonstrated leadership and
administrative competency; and
Ability to analyze student performance
and participation data.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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 instructional
experience in school improvement and performance data analysis required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate
with Administration I endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision
and guidance to assigned unit staff.
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.