JOB SUMMARY
Plans, oversees, and leads projects from ideation through to completion at the direction of content/program supervisor in support of the AACPS Strategic Plan throughout the year. The role encompasses all aspects of assessment, curriculum, data analysis, instruction, professional learning for all stakeholders, implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and other local, state, and federal initiatives. The position is responsible for the facilitation of interactions with internal and external stakeholders, setting and maintaining deadlines, and ensuring successful completion of content/program projects. Provides support to school-based lead teacher- and school leadership relevant to the content/program.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Outside of normal business hours
• Summer hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a strategic and collaborative member of the program/content office to communicate AACPS’s mission, vision, goals, and expectations for assessment, curriculum, and instruction to school staff and community.
• Plans, oversees, and leads program/content projects from ideation through to completion at the direction of content/program supervisor.
• Supports system leadership in the review, adoption, writing, and implementation of researched based, standard aligned programming that contains best practices for school level implementation and planning for mastery of students.
• Works with school administration and teacher leaders to ensure structures for the facilitation of planning to enhance teacher capacity.
• Participates in local, state, and federal monitoring initiatives, including analyzing multiple measures of student achievement and performance data to evaluate program, curricular, assessment effectiveness and, adjust system resources to support on-track academic success of students.
• Provides professional learning for all stakeholders at the school, system, and community level to understand and model researched based instructional best practices utilizing the lens of equity.
• Implements system initiatives aligned to The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and other local, state, and federal requirements to ensure fidelity across all schools. Provides system oversight while monitoring school level implementation to ensure fidelity of program and documentation of services as appropriate.
• Facilitates collaboration with internal offices from various departments and schools along with external offices and stakeholders, including local and state agencies, aligned with content/program initiatives to ensure voice, equity, and results on system initiatives.
• Facilitates and plans system initiatives that occur for students and staff outside of the school day (e.g., evenings, weekends, summer) ensuring logistics and instruction align with system goals. Coordinates services through outsourcing with vendors and non-profit organizations.
• Remains current with and models best practices in content/program area while working with local, state, and national content/program organizations to advance the work of the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education or related career technical area from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Master's Degree in related field of education or related career technical area from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience required; or
• Three (3) years coaching or training work with groups of youth or adult learners required.
• One (1) year experience as a school-based teacher leader preferred; and
• One (1) year experience providing professional development to adult learners preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school organization, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization
• Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of an instructional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with grade level, pre-kindergarten through 12, and collaborate with other disciplines to develop comprehensive programming for students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form with diverse populations such as professional colleagues, staff, students, families, and community.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business and instructional technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Smart technology, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Advanced Professional License (APL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE
Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance.
• Plans the work.
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 25 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10% daily day/night travel within the county between schools and office locations.

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VR# 24087