POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Coordinating
Supervisor, the Instructional Supervisor of World Language is responsible for
providing guidance to staff and external stakeholders in participating schools
with World Language programs. The incumbent of this position is responsible for
monitoring World Language programs and initiatives, and executing
administrative responsibilities as required.
The Instructional Supervisor provides K-12 educators with instructional
resources, materials and professional learning opportunities. The incumbent of this position develops a
budget based on analysis of needs and implements processes and procedures for
evaluating programs and personnel.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supervises the implementation and
expansion of K-12 World Language programs;
Works with foreign entities, sister schools
and state and international governments, as well as college and university
partners to enhance opportunities for students and staff of World Language
programs;
Develops and manages the approved budget
for World Language programs; maintains strict fiscal accountability through the
review of financial documents and procurement requests for central office
operations and for requests submitted by schools utilizing departmental
funding;
Assists in the planning, designing and
coordination of professional development and training to school-based staff on
effective instructional strategies, curriculum resources and technology
integration;
Provides leadership and support to
educators and support personnel to ensure compliance with laws, policies and
regulations pertaining to program goals;
Provides leadership to schools in the
implementation of research-based and high impact practices that promote student
achievement;
Observes and monitors educators through
formal and informal observations;
Monitors all World Language programs and
assists with enrollment study and analyses of other related program data;
Evaluates and monitors the preparation
of curriculum documents, correlation of instructional materials/documents and
units of study;
Engages in collaborative planning with
other disciplines in support of district, state and/or national assessments;
Prepares reports required by the
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and responds when requested to
informational requests by other offices and outside organizations;
Evaluates assigned personnel in
alignment with guidelines and procedures;
Examines current practices to identify
opportunities to bring innovation to staff and students;
Assists Human Resources with screening,
interviewing and selection of department personnel; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Fluent in one world language;
Extensive knowledge and experience with the
Microsoft suite and Google applications;
Competence in developing and leading professional
development sessions;
Ability to support the recruitment and
retention of educators for World Language programs;
Experience working with foreign
community partners and governments desired;
Experience in developing curriculum
framework;
Ability to coordinate complex operations
and activities in multiple settings;
Ability to work with diverse
populations;
Expertise in the range of issues and
programs relevant to World Language and/or related fields;
Experience in the design and/or
implementation of innovative techniques in World Language and/or related
fields;
Considerable knowledge of budgeting and
reporting requirements;
Demonstrated leadership and
administrative competency; and
Demonstrated written and oral
communication skills and effective human relations skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university in a world language or closely related field
required. A minimum of five (5) years of
successful teaching experience with a minimum of two (2) years of
administrative and/or supervisory experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or
is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of
assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Administrator
I Certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees
and provides guidance and direction to assigned personnel.
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.