Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Instructional Specialist – AVID will work with the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Center to provide professional development, support and coach site level AVID staff. The incumbent of this position will provide support and professional development for educators and counselors. The Instructional Specialist will also oversee data collection and certification processes for the district. The incumbent of this position will recruit and train AVID tutors, build connections with institutions of higher education, and serve as the primary point of contact for the AVID center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors proper implementation of AVID programs through site visits, classroom observations, co-planning/co-teaching and coaching;
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the AVID organization which includes long-term and short-term planning and decision making;
- Provides consultation to the supervisor and executive leadership on the AVID program and makes recommendations for the district;
- Works with school principals and AVID coordinators to identify school-based and district goals related to AVID;
- Facilitates monthly AVID site coordinator meetings;
- Provides technical support in the areas of AVID data submission, the certification process and curriculum implementation;
- Coordinates and delivers district-wide AVID professional development;
- Coordinates and provides AVID methodology training to new and experienced AVID educators;
- Supports site coordinators and administration with AVID summer institute and other AVID programs;
- Coordinates collaborative partnerships with institutions of higher education;
- Observes lessons and provides targeted and actionable feedback to faculty;
- Conducts assessments, data collection and analysis of formal and informal data for use in targeting and monitoring the effectiveness of the program; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of college and career readiness programs and platforms such as AVID, Naviance, and SchoolLinks;
- Knowledge of AVID methodology, programming and reporting requirements;
- Knowledge of school organization and school system goals and objectives;
- Knowledge of effective collaborative planning techniques;
- Knowledge of PGCPS administrative policies and procedures;
- Skilled in program management;
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Skilled in using educational technology and other technology platforms such as Microsoft, Google applications and Zoom conferencing platforms;
- Ability to lead and coach diverse teams and teachers; and
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, the community and other school system staff.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in school administration and supervision, counseling, education or a related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required. Previous experience as an AVID site team coordinator or AVID teacher preferred.
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).
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:
None.
