Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Instructional Specialist provides administrative management of guidelines and procedures for the implementation of Homeless, Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching services to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides strategic direction, collaboration and support services to administrators, school staffs, and central office personnel for the implementation of Homeless, Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching services;
- Facilitates and monitors the adherence of Administrative Procedures 5010, 5011 and 5013.5 by school staff/administrators and other system personnel;
- Plans, manages, evaluates and adjusts service delivery models to effectively and efficiently meet student needs for Homeless, Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching Services;
- Develops forms, documents and procedures pertinent to the homeless, home schooling and home and hospital teaching processes;
- Provides leadership and administrative support to FTEs assigned to the Homeless, Home Schooling, and Home and Hospital Teaching Offices;
- Establishes office structures and processes that facilitate effective record management, data analysis and systems of communication;
- Provides leadership in the selection, training, scheduling, and supervision of temporary employees assigned to the Homeless, Home Schooling, and Home and Hospital Teaching Offices;
- Monitors the use of resources, including staff, temporary employees, funding, and, equipment to ensure the most efficient and effective service delivery;
- Prepares technical reports for state, PGCPS executive and administrative personnel, and/or School Board Officers;
- Uses highly effective skills, including the use of applicable software, to support conflict resolution, investigation and problem solving, and resolution of parent/community concerns related to Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Act, COMAR 13A.03.05.01 and 13A.10.01.01 and Administrative Procedures 5010, 5011 and 50113.5;
- Thorough knowledge of current education principles, practices and procedures;
- Knowledge of MSDE and PGCPS expected outcomes, and federal and state laws related to instructional responsibility;
- Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities;
- Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel Google Docs and Google Applications; ability to use Google Hangout and other online meeting tools;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Effective human relations and interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree
from an accredited college or university, five (5) years successful teaching
experience and a minimum of three years successful leadership experience.
Certification:
Holds or is eligible for certification/licensure appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee temporary employees assigned to the Homeless Education, Home Schooling and Home and Hospital Teaching Offices.
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.
