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Instructional Specialist, Department of College and Career Readiness

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 GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Summary Description: Under direction, provides a wide variety of supports to meet the needs of the system related to: project management; program development; Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and MCPS accountability; and College and Career Readiness options and cross office collaborations. 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. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Some evening meetings with parent or community groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of MCPS courses of study and programs; knowledge of MCPS policies and regulations, with experience related to high school graduation requirements, CTE programs of study, student eligibility and access to college and career programmatic options. 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; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Education Training Experience: Master’s 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 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 License: Holds a current Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching or counseling area.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Example Duties: Supports project management of the department. Supports the coordination of MCPS course information with MSDE state and federal course codes, scheduling database, and other accountability metrics related to college and career readiness programs. Serves as programs manager for career and technical education programs as assigned. 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 for select programs of study. Conducts, organizes, plans, and/or facilitates teacher workshops and various department/staff meetings. Supports the professional development of school based and department staff. 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. Supports staff within the department with various programs, projects, and initiatives and identified by director. Performs related work as required.

This description may be changed at any time.