Under the guidance of the Career Academy Instructional Supervisor, the Program Coordinator for Academy of Homeland Security and Military Science (AHSMS) is responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of the programs. The Program Coordinator will ensure programs provide students with both academic and technical skills to gain industry certification and support the dual enrollment opportunities within the AHSMS. Assist in development of industry partnerships which provide students a variety of options after graduation to include apprenticeship programs, degree programs at two- and four-year colleges, private career schools, as well as industry-sponsored education and training.  Additionally, the Program Coordinator will assist in ensuring all AHSMS programs of study are designed to prepare students for work as well as align with a college readiness curriculum.   

 

Assists in monitoring instruction in the AHSMS programs to assure effectiveness of teaching and learning;

Assists in coordinating student recruitment/enrollment into the AHSMS programs;

Assists in coordinating the maintenance and enhancement of AHSMS program facilities;

Assists in coordinating the articulation between the AHSMS programs and academic programs;

Promotes and monitors AHSMS student achievement through the AHSMS website which the Program Coordinator will maintain;

Assists in coordinating and supporting AHSMS teacher involvement in work-based learning experiences for students;

Coordinates and facilitates open house orientations for parents and students of interest;

Conducts informal classrooms visitations in support of teacher and program needs;

Orders equipment, supplies and materials for programs at various schools;

Assists in processing, assigning and notifying students of application status;

Engages in professional activities, which contribute to leadership development;

Communicates effectively with students, staff and administrative and supervisory personnel, parents and community;

Coordinates Advisory Board Meetings; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competencies;

Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;

Ability to organize and prioritize the many aspects of the position;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;

Three years of successful teaching/instructional experience;

Knowledge of the use of computers, familiarization ArcGIS, Cisco, computer network protocols preferred;

Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

Ability to analyze student performance data;

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;

Experience in providing professional development;

Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;

Effective human relations skills; and

Evidence of effective leadership skills.

 

 

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; Ten or more years of Military experience preferred; Three of more years’ experience with the formation of Federal or State Emergency Preparedness operations, plans, and systems, such as DHS, FEMA, Federal Agencies, State, County, local programs; and Three of more years’ experience/familiarization in coordination of emergency preparedness and response planning activities for catastrophic disasters or high visibility national incidents.

 

 

 

Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

 

 

 

Training of teachers, reading specialists, building administrators and/or central office personnel.

 

 

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.




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