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Instructional Specialist, Professional Learning and Equity Initiatives

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructional Spec CODE: 0833 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructional Specialist, Professional Learning and Equity Initiatives GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, supports system wide goals, priorities, and initiatives by providing professional learning and coaching for school leaders, facilitating high performing teams and supporting staff in developing the knowledge and skills related to school improvement and rigorous instructional practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of MCPS Strategic Plan goals, Curriculum 2.0 and Common Core State Standards. Knowledge of adult learning theory, effective differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally relevant practices. Knowledge of the school improvement process including conducting a root cause analysis, identifying an appropriate instructional focus, developing, implementing and monitoring a professional learning action plan, collecting and analyzing a variety of data to monitor progress. Ability to use web technology to present information and encourage collaboration and effective instruction. Ability to successfully collaborate with staff and parents to reach instructional goals. Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers and MCPS offices. Ability to analyze formal and informal data to determine the instructional focus. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, time management, project management, and human relations skills. Strong presentation skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledgeable about current MCPS technology.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree or equivalency from an accredited college or university with courses in curriculum, instruction, and assessment/evaluation, organizational learning, professional development, administration, and supervision. Five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. Extensive experiences in developing, coordinating, and conducting professional learning activities. Successful experience developing and supporting curriculum implementation. Successful experience implementing or supporting standards-based grading and reporting desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State certification requirements for elementary or secondary education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(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 principle job elements.)


Supports the director in projects and studies related to school support and improvement, job-embedded professional learning, and other MCPS initiatives.

Supports school-based instructional leaders as they develop and maintain professional learning communities as a vehicle for school improvement,

Provides job-embedded coaching to school-based instructional leaders on the topics of race and equity, developing, implementing and monitoring Baldrige-guided school improvement plans and the action plans to support them, providing effective feedback, and teaching and learning rigorous content .

Collaborates with other offices and teams to support and provide professional learning related to system initiatives.

Uses School Support and Improvement Framework data to assess school strengths/areas for continued improvement.

Designs and provides training to instructional leaders to build their knowledge and skills to lead their teams/departments.

Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of supports and adjusts work according to the outcomes.

Keeps knowledgeable regarding effective instructional practices.

Reviews recent literature and research studies and reports.

Evaluates findings and suggests changes or modifications to improve existing programs.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 4/2011
Date(s) Revised: 7/13, 8/14, 4/2016, 7/2017
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.