EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.) Collaborates with other directors of school support and improvement and diverse stakeholders, including district personnel, students, families, communities, and /or advocacy groups to improve the conditions of teaching and learning in each of the schools and across school clusters they supervise, including analyzing student data and monitoring and impacting performance of schools and school clusters. Able to effectively manage change for large groups of principals and school based stakeholders. Conducts formal and informal school visits aligned to student achievement, effective school operations, and strategic goals; attends school-based meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement and accountability among staff, parents, and community; fosters vertical articulation; collaborates with district leadership to provide targeted and differentiated system resources that address the needs of schools. Frequently observes, coaches, supports, and supervises principals in developing and delivering a school culture focused on improved academic performance and social-emotional learning for all student populations, including articulating a vision for effective instruction, leading others in data analysis that informs instructional practices, and developing a culturally competent learning environment committed to improving experiences and outcomes for all students. Manages the mentoring, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of principals that match needs of the district and the specific schools to which they are assigned. Conducts principal evaluations and provides feedback on effective leadership practices, including supervision and evaluation of instructional staff, use of data, and establishment of school culture. Removes barriers or obstacles that impede principal 's ability to achieve his/her goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed; coordinates and secures resources for schools; builds and maintains strong relationships; establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and deadlines; offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines; strong verbal and written communication skills; and prompt responses to stakeholders. Leads principals and school-based administrators to implement high-quality instructional practices across classrooms, school sites, and school clusters; motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to change practice; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations to facilitate growth and change. Leads district teams in identifying the work and results principals will be held accountable for, sets clear metrics for success, and collaborates with district leadership and principals to ensure alignment of practices and resources to address school needs and ensure improved academic achievement for all student populations and improved achievement for schools and school clusters. Observes, supervises, and evaluates a team of instructional specialists resulting in dynamic, achievement gap closing schools with exceptional student achievement. Builds the capacity of instructional specialists to meet the diverse needs of teacher leaders and administrators to support students, classrooms, and schools; meets achievement goals and improves instructional and leadership practices, including coaching, modeling, and differentiated support to assess progress. Builds leadership capacity of principals with a focus on instruction, data analysis, and aligned interventions; coordinates the dissemination of information regarding the training of school-based administrators; plans and coordinates differentiated professional learning experiences for school-based administrators to foster change in adult practice and accelerate student learning and performance. Accesses and supports principals with operational duties that impact and are related to instructional leadership practices; supports principals in managing and responding to serious incidents as well as complaints from the public and compliance issues. Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence; disseminates best practices to schools and communities; and proposes ways to address performance challenges. Serves as the representative of the area associate superintendent as requested. Understands and applies the standards established for the three MCPS Professional Growth Systems (PGS).Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.