POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor – Career
and Technical Education, the Program Coordinator – TalentReady assists in the
implementation and monitoring of the TalentReady program, which is designed to
expand student access to college, prepare students for careers in information
technology, and meet the growing demand for local IT talent. The incumbent will assist with professional
development and serves as the liaison between program partners, and internal
and external stakeholders. The Program
Coordinator – TalentReady will troubleshoot program issues and concerns and
provide schools guidance on student enrollment, instruction and assessments. The incumbent will assist schools with planning
experiential learning opportunities that have college and career foci.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists
in the implementation, monitoring, training and evaluation of the TalentReady
program to assure effectiveness of teaching and learning;
Monitors
program compliance and educator needs for program improvement and enhancement;
Works
with and supports educators to ensure that the TalentReady program curricula
are followed and troubleshoots concerns with the appropriate stakeholders;
Communicates
priorities as they relate to the specific program area and assists in the
development of strategies for continuous improvement;
Collaborates
with the TalentReady team to coordinate students’ academic, social and
emotional progress;
Executes
program decisions that have been approved by the Instructional Supervisor;
Assists
in the maintenance and enhancement of TalentReady classrooms;
Collects
and analyzes data related to the TalentReady program and prepares quarterly and
end of year report summarizing the findings;
Assists
with planning and conducting professional development for the TalentReady
program educators
Schedules
meetings, and develops agendas, minutes and program reports in collaboration
with the Instructional Supervisor;
Coordinates
and facilitates open house orientations, program-specific activities and other
events for parents and students;
Orders
equipment, supplies and materials for programs under the guidance and approval
of the Instructional Supervisor;
Assists
with the development of industry partners and supports educators to provide
experiential learning, work-based learning, and internships;
Coordinates
logistics for TalentReady Advisory Board Meetings;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input
regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods;
Participates
with CTE team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment
strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and through other
delivery methods (e.g., after-school); and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive
experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
Demonstrated
experience providing professional development;
Strong
instructional skills and broad knowledge of secondary curriculum;
Highly
self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;
Effective
time management, documentation and organizational skills;
Computer
literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google
Docs and Google Applications; ability to use Google Meet and other online
meeting tools;
Excellent planning, budgeting and
resource management skills;
Effective oral and written skills in
communicating with students, staff, community, district personnel and Board
members in a timely, clear and appropriate manner;
Ability to use diversified approaches
and processes to involve others in generating solutions, predicting
consequences and setting priorities;
Ability to work effectively and
collaboratively with school administrators, classroom teachers, post-secondary
staff and professional organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences
for all students;
Ability to effectively prioritize and
execute tasks under pressure; and
Ability to analyze student
performance data.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer
Science, or a related field, and five (5) years successful experience in an
educational setting required; Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated experience in Information
Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or Cyber Security
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. Must currently
hold a valid industry certification in Information Technology Specialist in a
programming language, CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+,
CompTIA Security+, CCT, CCNA, or CCNA Security, a minimum of one certification
required with eligibility to obtain more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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:
The TalentReady program was established in partnership with the Greater Washington Partnership; PGCPS is one of three school districts in Maryland to be a part of this initiative.