JOB SUMMARY
Supports the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments to direct, plan, and coordinate the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the school system's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)/Title I Grant Funded programs. Supervises the development of required application, documentation, and budget tasks necessary to obtain and monitor compensatory education funds. Researches, analyzes, and promotes innovative approaches to education that promote equity and accelerated student achievement. Ensures that the state and district curricular, instructional, assessment, and other academic programming is implemented with fidelity in schools. Supervises Central Office staff to ensure highly effective supplemental support for schools in implementing Title I funded initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends state and federal conferences, webinars/presentations, and technical assistance workshops to learn more about ESSA, Title I, and best practices related to comprehensive school reform, including innovative education structures and programs.
• Directs the preparation and completion of all documents necessary to meet federal and state requirements regarding initiatives. Collaborates as a team, with input from multiple stakeholders, to prepare application, budget narratives, carryover reports, grant amendments, and other required documentation. Participates in local, state, and federal auditing initiatives and surveys. Ensures that the district and individual schools are compliant with all laws and regulations concerning compensatory education.
• Directs the implementation of the Title I Grant Application, initiatives, and other requirements, such as Equitable Services, Parent Family Engagement, Homeless Services, Extended Day, and Extended Year opportunities. Directly supports schools that are identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) or Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) with school improvement.
• Collaborates with schools to develop and implement a school improvement plan and budget that supports the district’s strategic plan, reinforces innovative best practices in comprehensive school reform, and aligns to the state and federal guidelines and mandates. Monitors school level allocation of funds and ensures that schools are compliant with regulations and funding. Assists schools with the braiding of funds and efforts to ensure efficient use of federal, state, and local resources, as allowable under ESSA, to maximize student growth.
• Coaches schools in the teaching and learning process; working with other content offices and programs to help schools identify best instructional intervention methods, choose effective small group instruction practices, select and administer effective assessments, support effective collaborative planning structures, and analyze multiple student achievement and performance data points. Guides schools to use best practices in data analysis and making data-based decisions.
• Supports schools in the school improvement process. Helps create and participates in district and school professional development to support instructional goals and innovative approaches to student academic success. Serves as a valued partner with schools in the instructional program, including visiting classrooms, attending leadership meetings, engaging in school-wide programs and activities, providing instructional feedback, and participating on school-based school improvement committees and instructional review teams. Helps schools fulfill federal, state, and local education mandates and requirements.
• Serves on district and school committees and teams. Supports district instructional programs and coordinates efforts among offices to ensure maximum support to schools. Seeks out opportunities and advocates for students in schools for increased enrichment, co-curricular, and advanced programs and experiences to support a well-rounded education for all students.
• Works with content offices, Human Resources, and schools to recruit, interview, select, and support certified educators in schools.
• Collaborates with district offices, schools, families, and other community stakeholders to develop and implement effective programs related to Parental and Family Engagement in the education process. Coordinates efforts with community and government partners to develop family programs, such as Parent Universities, that support parenting skills, provides wraparound services for families in schools and that disrupt generational poverty.
• 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

• Master's Degree in educational administration, supervision, or curriculum and instruction from a regionally accredited college or university. required.

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible teaching, leadership experience in a public educational setting. required;
• Five (5) years of experience in assessing student data, professional development and improvement planning. required;
• Five (5) years successful leadership (i.e. principal, assistant principal, manager or coordinator). required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current trends, research and materials in Title I funding preferred.
• Be committed to a philosophy that all children can achieve at a high level.
• Experience in systemic organizational thinking, organizational leadership, and change management.
• Knowledge of educational accountability measures including federal and state mandates.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in eliminating the achievement gap, data analysis, instructional pedagogy, assessment, building teacher capacity, leadership, and professional development delivery options
• Knowledge of ESSA regulations and mandates.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and discretion independently.
• Knowledge of data analysis and business software applications.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, challenging, team environment.
• Ability to set priorities and supervise the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations including students, teachers, administrators, staff, central office personnel, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, 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; and
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.

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

• Second level supervisor

Management Duties/Responsibilities

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 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 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 of the time

Noise Level

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

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

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ORGANIZATION

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VR# 26019