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Instructional Specialist, Department of College and Career Readiness and Districtwide Programs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructional Spec CODE: 0833 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructional Specialist, Department of College and Career Readiness and Districtwide Programs GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, provides a wide variety of supports to meet the needs of the system related to: project management; program development; secondary school courses; secondary course bulletins and course code management; transcripts; Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and MCPS accountability; and NCAA eligibility. Supports counselors as they introduce college and career readiness opportunities to their students. Works to support schools and staff in the development and implementation of MCPS programs. Manages specific career and technical education (CTE) programs of study as assigned; and is abreast of local, state, and national industry standards for certification associated with CTE programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of MCPS courses of study and programs; knowledge of MCPS policies and regulations, with experience related to high school graduation requirements, courses and programs of study, transcripts, and student eligibility. Excellent human relations skills; strong written and oral communication skills. Considerable understanding of the college and career programs of study offered in MCPS. Has the ability to work and communicate effectively with outside partners, MCPS administrators, and school-based staff. Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills. Prioritizes and manages several tasks simultaneously.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum three years successful experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Leadership experience in career and technical education, other special programs, or counseling preferred. Experience with scheduling students, MCPS courses and course codes, and career and technical education or other special programs. Experience as a classroom teacher, counselor, resource or interdisciplinary resource teacher, administrator or other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience. Considerable classroom, school leadership, or counseling experiences working with a diverse student population and the business/corporate community, and planning & delivering professional development.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Holds a current Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching or counseling area.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Some evening meetings with parent or community groups.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports project management of the department.

Supports the implementation of secondary courses across all content areas and high school programs of study.

Edits and updates the High School and Middle School Course Bulletins for final publication each year.

Serves as a liaison to the Office of Technology and Innovation in relation to course code management and implementation of the student information system for all secondary courses and high school programs of study.

Coordinates MCPS course information with MSDE state and federal course codes, scheduling database, and other accountability metrics.

Coordinates the pilot course process.

Works with central service staff to manage secondary courses, including ongoing monitoring to add/change/delete courses.

Updates MCPS course list for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility.

Assists with the implementation of specific career readiness programs of study as assigned.

Responds to parent and student inquiries.

Coordinates new program development and upgrading of current curriculum in content area based on national, state and local standards, and industry skills.

Conducts teacher workshops and meetings.

Participates in state meetings.

Collaborates with postsecondary education and business partners on program advisory boards. Works with school and personnel staffs on teacher issues and concerns.

Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 7/2000
Date(s) Revised: 4/2016, 6/2021
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.