EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides positive and effective educational supports and services that address the academic, behavioral, social, emotional and physical health of adolescents.

Facilitates monthly Professional Learning Communities for all secondary Alternative 1 teachers (all 40 middle schools and 25 comprehensive high schools).

Consults with principals regarding student performance in the Alternative Level 1 program.

Coaches and observes Alternative 1 programs new hires.

Identifies needs for curriculum, development, and instructional program improvement; designs, and conducts evaluations of new and existing instructional programs, and interprets the program to the professional staff, Board of Education, and the community.

Frequently observes, coaches, and supports staff in developing and delivering a school culture focused on improved academic performance, behavioral and attendance patterns, and social-emotional learning for all students; 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 that promote successful transition to traditional school settings.

Manages the entrance and exit process and coordinates disciplinary hearings and program reviews to provide academic structure and setting and a school climate and culture that encourages re-engagement of students, build; student confidence and academic identity, and improves student behaviors for successful transition beyond the alternative program setting.

Establishes collaborative relationships with other offices and agencies in MCPS and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) that support the mission of the department.

Participates actively in the APAC process.

Collects, analyzes, and utilizes student achievement data to inform programming decisions and monitors plans for academic, behavioral, social, and emotional interventions.

Works with community and school groups to build their knowledge of non-traditional education.

Actively pursues opportunities for life-long learning and professional growth.

Uses creative and critical thinking in curriculum work, staff management, and problem-solving; developing master schedules; engaging staff in the referral, exit, and transition to traditional school setting processes.

Selects, supervises and evaluates staff in accordance with the criteria established in the MCPS Professional Growth Systems ensure that MCPS policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws are followed.

Provides leadership in determining whether or not the student could benefit from a Alternative Level 2 Program.

Represents alternative program staff and students on MCPS leadership committees.

Provides leadership in dealing promptly and positively with behavioral problems.

Encourage sinteragency involvement with alternative program students and their parents and support staff in developing plans for and encourages parental involvement.

Monitors alternative program referral and exit procedures, with participation as needed.

Works with teachers, parents, the Educational Management Team and the School Admission,

Reviews and Dismissal Team to ensure appropriate programming for all students.

Provides leadership to alternative program transition teacher staff in assisting home schools with returning students monitoring participation in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) meeting with the student, family, and home school staff providing follow-up services.

Plans for and manage allocation of resources in the operation budget.

Supervises the use and maintenance of the building and grounds.

Prepare sa variety of written reports and correspondence.

Provides leadership in supporting teachers, parents and the Educational Management Team, and the school Individualized Education Program Team to ensure appropriate programming for all students.

Establishes and maintains relationships with other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and to initiate sactivities that foster productive parent and community involvement.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.