Position Summary:
New Position – Effective July 1, 2026
Under the direction of the Director of Organizational Learning and Leadership Development, the Coordinating Supervisor of Onboarding and Induction serves as a strategic leader and change agent responsible for advancing system-wide transformation through the development of strong organizational culture strategies to enhance the employee experience. The incumbent of this position provides strategic leadership for comprehensive onboarding and induction initiatives designed to support all employees, including differentiated, role-specific development and transition supports. The Coordinating Supervisor leads the implementation of employee reclamation, recognition, and retention strategies aimed at attracting, supporting, and sustaining a high-quality workforce across the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements a comprehensive systemwide organizational learning and employee experience strategy aligned to the district’s strategic priorities, mission, and goals;
- Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of onboarding and induction programs for all employees, including differentiated supports for role-specific staff groups;
- Establishes and sustains organizational culture initiatives that promote employee engagement, collaboration, belonging, professional growth, and workforce effectiveness;
- Designs and oversees employee reclamation, recognition, and retention strategies to strengthen workforce stability, improve morale, and increase employee satisfaction across the district;
- Collaborates with district leaders, school-based administrators, and department teams to identify workforce development needs and align professional learning and employee support systems;
- Utilizes qualitative and quantitative data to monitor employee experience trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement efforts;
- Provides leadership and oversight for systemwide initiatives related to employee transition supports, organizational development, change management, and leadership capacity-building;
- Develops strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaborations to enhance employee supports, improve communication systems, and strengthen organizational effectiveness;
- Oversees the development and implementation of employee recognition programs and engagement opportunities that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture;
- Supervises and supports assigned staff, manages program budgets and resources, and ensures compliance with district policies, procedures, and applicable regulations related to organizational learning and employee experience initiatives; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement frameworks or methodologies;
- Knowledge of system-wide and school improvement planning;
- Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
- High data literacy with the ability to execute quantitative analysis and translate metrics into visual insights and displays;
- Knowledge of systems thinking, school organizational structures, and leverage points to drive organizational change;
- Knowledge of latest research, best practices, developments and techniques in continuous improvement;
- Ability to weave federal and state reporting requirements (i.e., ESSA, Title I) into the improvement process;
- Skilled facilitator of professional learning and organizational change and capable of coaching diverse teams;
- Effective planning and organizational skills;
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet rigorous deadlines;
- Effective communication (oral and written) as well as human relations skills;
- Proficiency in navigating federal and state reporting (i.e., ESSA, Title I) and school improvement regulatory requirements;
- Experience working with state, county and/or federal agencies; and
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and instructional technologies.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in educational leadership, administration, human resources, organizational leadership, or a closely related field required; Doctorate preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful administrator or central office leadership experience required.
Certification:
Holds or is eligible for a valid professional license in Administrator I (historical) or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, or Principal issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Administrator II preferred.
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.
