Position Summary:
New Position – Effective July 1, 2026
Under the direction of the Director of Student Stability and Success, the Supervisor of Student Support and Engagement provides leadership, supervision and strategic oversight for district-wide student support initiatives aligned to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The incumbent of this position is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of MTSS-aligned practices (i.e., Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, restorative practices, peer mediation, bullying prevention, and student leadership development) across schools. The Instructional Supervisor is responsible for staff performance management, professional learning, data-informed decision-making, and alignment with district, state, and federal expectations to improve student academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads the districtwide coordination and implementation of MTSS-aligned practices, ensuring consistent application of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, peer mediation, bullying prevention, and student leadership development, and alignment with district strategic priorities, policies and accountability requirements;
- Oversees and supports the delivery of coaching, consultation and professional learning; models effective MTSS, behavioral and restorative strategies;
- Partners with principals and leadership teams to strengthen school-based MTSS structures;
- Oversees the collection, analysis and use of MTSS data to evaluate program effectiveness, as well as staff and student impact;
- Leads continuous improvement efforts and recommends adjustments to practices and resource allocation;
- Serves as a liaison between Student Services, school leadership and other district departments; provides expert consultation to district leadership regarding student engagement, prevention and intervention;
- Prepares reports, presentations and documentation related to staff performance, program outcomes and compliance;
- Evaluates assigned personnel in alignment with articulated Board of Education personnel guidelines and procedures;
- Facilitates regular team meetings to ensure consistent, high-fidelity implementation of MTSS-aligned practices; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, including systems-level implementation, fidelity monitoring and continuous improvement;
- Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, peer mediation, bullying prevention and student engagement and leadership development;
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, coaching models and professional development design for educators and school leaders;
- Knowledge of data systems and progress monitoring tools to inform program and personnel decisions;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and district policies, procedures, and regulations related to student services, behavior, intervention and compliance;
- Supervisory and leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, evaluating performance and supporting professional growth of staff;
- Strategic planning and organizational skills to align staff work with district priorities and school needs;
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to address staff, school and system-level challenges;
- Ability to apply MTSS-aligned practices at a systems level to improve academic, behavioral, social-emotional and attendance outcomes; and
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational leadership, school administration or a closely related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in a K–12 educational setting, including at least three (3) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience. Required experience includes district or school-based implementation in at least three (3) of these areas: Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, student engagement initiatives, and/or data-informed decision-making.
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:
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.
