Position Summary:
The Instructional Supervisor has the overall responsibility to assist in the planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating of K-12 English Language Development (ELD) programs in the district. The incumbent of this position assists the Coordinating Supervisor in developing an operational framework for the unit, developing a budget based on an analysis of needs, and implementing the processes and procedures for evaluating programs and personnel in the unit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops school-based instructional programs for multilingual learners;
- Evaluates the design and delivery of research-based instructional practices multilingual learners at all levels;
- Directs the ongoing revision and implementation of the PGCPS ELD Strategic Plan;
- Conducts assessments, data collection and analysis of formal and informal data for use in targeting and monitoring the effectiveness of elementary and/or secondary ELD programs;
- Assists in the development and management of the budgeting process for ELD programs and federal Title III funds;
- Evaluates and purchases instructional materials, textbooks, software and media;
- Supervises the preparation of curriculum guides and modified content material for all grade levels;
- Provides professional development for educators of multilingual learners and other professional personnel;
- Conducts formal observations of educators using the district’s framework, look fors, and other observation tools;
- Makes presentations within and outside the school system;
- Maintains statistical data on all multilingual learners and analyzes English Language Proficiency (ELP) and grade level test data to inform project decisions;
- Coordinates requests from schools for assistance in working with multilingual learners;
- Collaborates with other departments to align curriculum, strategies and support services to provide district-wide support for multilingual learners;
- Advocates for equity and access for multilingual learners based on research-based instructional practices;
- Organizes the process for the identification and placement of eligible students for ELD services ad support;
- Supports the development and monitoring of the Title III grant and allowable activities;
- Oversees English language proficiency testing;
- Develops and monitors progress for the district’s School Performance Plans and reporting for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Prince George’s Board of Education;
- Serves as a liaison with state, county, university and community organizations to network on behalf of the district and acquire the most current, relevant information pertaining to the education of multilingual learners; and
- Chairs ad hoc committees; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to monitor the implementation of the ELD curriculum and collect feedback to support the continuous improvement of ELD instructional guides and instruction in schools;
- Knowledge of multicultural teaching approaches and materials;
- Ability to work collaboratively to develop curricular documents and assessments for multilingual learners;
- Ability to work effectively with classroom teachers, instructional specialists, and professional organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for elementary and/or secondary multilingual learners;
- Experience developing elementary and/or secondary ELD curriculum and assessments aligned with local and state standards;
- Demonstrated expertise in the range of issues and programs relevant to the advancement of multilingual learners;
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals preferred;
- Effective oral and written communication skills; and
- Excellent human relations skills.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required; emphasis in TESOL and course work in curriculum development preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience for multilingual learners, including teaching across disciplines and with diverse populations and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience required.
Certification:
Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate in ESOL K-12 with the Administrator I endorsement issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Certified in Framework for Teaching observations preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assist in overseeing and providing guidance to the unit staff.
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
