POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the
direction of the Associate Superintendent of Student Services, the
Instructional Supervisor of College Readiness is responsible for monitoring
programs and initiatives and executing administrative responsibilities as
required for the following programs: Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International Baccalaureate. The Instructional Supervisor of College Readiness
assists the Associate Superintendent of Student Services in developing aligned
curriculum documents, providing professional development for staff, and
developing a budget based on analysis of needs.
Special assignments are received through conferences, written
instructions, and requests from the Associate Superintendent of Student
Services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supervises the development
and implementation in the areas of Advanced
Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International Baccalaureate curriculum, instruction, and classroom management of such
materials;
Providing both short and
long-range planning for the improvement of the Advanced
Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International Baccalaureate programs;
Supervises and coordinates
the development and implementation of a professional development program for
teachers of Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT,
PSAT and International Baccalaureate,
including the designing and teaching of state approved workshops, summer
institutes, after school programs, and leadership conferences;
Evaluates and monitors the
preparation of curriculum documents, correlation of instructional materials
documents, and units of study;
Supervises the acquisition, distribution
and monitoring of instructional resources correlated
to the Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT
and International Baccalaureate curriculum
frameworks (e.g., texts, software, computers, audiotapes, etc.);
Assists in the management of
budgets, purchase orders and resource allocations related to Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International
Baccalaureate;
Monitors the implementation
of the Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT,
PSAT and International Baccalaureate programs
district wide;
Serves as liaison between
Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services for SAT and PSAT, in
particular;
Works with MSDE and college
and university partners to enhance opportunities for students and staff of the
programs;
Collaborates with Project
Manager for RTTT AP/IB;
Works with the Associate
Superintendent to develop and monitor progress for Master Plan accountability;
May observe and evaluate
teachers of Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT,
PSAT and International Baccalaureate;
Identifies items for
formative assessments for programs, in particular Advanced Placement;
Oversees other projects as
designated by the Associate Superintendent;
Prepares and submits reports as
required; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience in general educational
settings required;
Demonstrated experience in the range of
issues and programs relevant to the Advanced
Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International Baccalaureate programs;
Knowledge of current trends
in Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and
International Baccalaureate programs;
Demonstrates competence in
developing and leading staff development sessions for teachers, principals, and
parents;
Ability to support recruitment for Advanced Placement, AVID, SAT, PSAT and International
Baccalaureate programs;
Experience working with
College Board or International Baccalaureate
desired;
Knowledge of Common Core
Standards and alternative modes of assessment;
Experience in writing
curriculum framework guides or an integrated curriculum desired;
Demonstrates experience in
writing and managing grants and budgets preferred;
Ability to analyze student
performance and participation data;
Understanding and experience
in implementing special education accommodations and modifications;
Effective planning and
organization skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Experience working with
computers and various technology associated with project and budget management;
and
Demonstrates skill in
effective human relations and in oral and written communications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in English, Math, Science or Social Studies
content; and Master’s Degree required in Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary
Education, or School Administration and Supervision; minimum five (5) years of English, Math,
Science or Social Studies teaching experience required in high school;
experience in teaching IB or AP courses preferred; minimum of three (3) years
supervisory or specialist experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate; Administrator I Certification
required; Certification in either secondary (6-12) English, Math, Science or
Social Studies education required; certified in Framework
for Teaching observations preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance to the 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.