POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Coordinating Manager, the Instructional Supervisor – Media Arts will be responsible for providing support to all teachers in the area of Media Arts curriculum, instruction and classroom. The incumbent of this position will work on the development, coordination and implementation of all countywide Media Arts programs. The responsibilities of this position include collaboration for program planning and design, cross-curricular collaboration and development of best practices, budget development, and workshops for teachers and administration. The Instructional Supervisor will oversee the development of curriculum and enrichment programs, coordination of field trips, and enrichment opportunities for teachers and students that support instruction. The incumbent of this position will assist in ensuring the programs are in compliance with federal, state and local mandates. In addition, the Instructional Supervisor will maintain high standards for students, staff and parent satisfaction within Prince George’s County Public Schools.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides leadership and support to
instructional personnel and schools to ensure compliance with laws, policies,
and COMAR regulations pertaining to departmental and systemic goals;
Provides leadership to schools in the
implementation of research-based and high impact practices that promote student
achievement;
Works with
instructional personnel in the process and practices that produce high levels
of student achievement; modeling best practices in leadership and
instruction;
Designs and
implements internal evaluation processes for the purpose of continuously identifying
and incorporating improvement goals into the department’s operational plans;
Recommends comprehensive media arts
materials of instruction;
Supports the schools’ development of
a comprehensive media arts instructional program;
Coordinates and provides workshops
and cross-curricular professional development to ensure leadership and teachers
have the knowledge, skills and expertise to meet the diverse needs of all
students;
Assists in the planning, designing, and
coordination of professional development and training for school-based staff on
effective instructional strategies, data analysis, county and state
assessments, current media arts research and trend data, education reform
efforts, and curriculum resources;
Works closely with instructional specialists,
content coaches, and technology specialists to design professional learning
modules;
Maintains
strict fiscal accountability through the review of financial documents and
procurement requests for Media Arts operations and for requests submitted by
schools utilizing related grant funding;
Devises
administrative and record keeping systems that satisfy federal, state, and
county requirements; participating in program audits by furnishing requested
data and participating in interview sessions;
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 to informational requests by other system offices and outside
organizations; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of media arts instructional programs
in PGCPS, neighboring districts, and nationwide;
Knowledge of state and national standards,
including National Core Arts Standards, and International Society for
Technology in Education Standards;
Familiar with digital creativity and utility
tools, Universal Design for Learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and
current trends in media arts education including pedagogy and technological
advances;
Experience in writing curriculum, determining
program evaluation criteria and implementing ongoing program evaluation;
Experience and knowledge of cross-curricular
instruction;
Knowledge of instructional techniques,
management skills and strategies for modifying curriculum for all learners;
Thorough knowledge of Prince George’s County
Public Schools (PGCPS) organization, federal and state laws related to media
arts instruction and arts integration, and MSDE content standards;
Knowledge of system-wide school improvement
planning;
Demonstrates leadership, public speaking and
administrative competency;
Effective planning and organization skills, as
well as the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Effective communication (oral and written) as
well as human relations skills;
Experience working with computers and other
technology;
Knowledge of elementary, middle and high
school curriculum, and working with at-risk student populations; and
Considerable knowledge of budgeting and
reporting requirements.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university in educational leadership/administration, educational
technology or a closely related field required.
A minimum of two (2) years of educational leadership experience and five
(5) years of successful media arts teaching experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced
Professional Certificate withAdministrator I endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction 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.