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Instructional Specialist, Well-Being and Student Services

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructional Spec CODE: 0833 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructional Specialist, Well-Being and Student Services GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Well-Being and Student Services (WBSS), the instructional specialist facilitates, supports, and monitors the implementation of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) integrated mental health framework and social-emotional wellness learning program. The instructional specialist coordinates and develops professional development for staff and creates sustainable in-school programs; coordinates services and programs for students supported by the office of Well-Being and Student Services. This role serves as a liaison between WBSS, community organizations and other MCPS offices, to ensure students, families, and school communities receive the necessary integrated mental health framework resources and support to ensure student academic success and social-emotional wellness. This role is responsible for the coordination of the WBSS Strategic plan including ensuring fidelity of implementation, impact analysis, and application at the school level. Assists with the meaningful planning and coordination of WBSS workgroups, meetings, and presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of MCPS policies and regulations and strategic priorities. Knowledge of integrated well-being best practices, including restorative justice, behavioral health, student health, and student engagement. Thorough knowledge of the findings of the MCPS Anti-Racist Audit, cultural proficiency and cultural relevance of curriculum. Outstanding facilitation, organizational technological and management skills required. Ability to exercise independent initiative to complete assignments. Excellent oral and written communication skills; positive human relations skills; strong problem-solving skills. Ability to articulate the office and department goals and objectives; ensuring that they align with the MCPS strategic priorities. Thorough knowledge of Montgomery County agencies and community organizations that are relevant partners to the work of the office. Ability to plan, lead and support training activities. Ability to plan and implement workshops, adult learning and professional development opportunities for small and large groups. Adept at data analysis and support in meeting strategic planning goals. Demonstrated skill as an effective mentor to administrators, teachers, and student leaders.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in professional development support and assistance, human growth and development, or educational program and policy development. Three years or more experience as a school administrator or teacher required. Experience working with diverse group of students in settings related to physical, social and psychological well-being. Demonstrated leadership experience developing, implementing and evaluating restorative justice and mindfulness programs, and planning and conducting training and/or professional development. Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, coaching and nurturing administrators, teachers, and student leaders. 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: Holds a current Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching area or Administrator I.
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:

Assists with the meaningful planning and coordination of WBSS workgroups, meetings, and presentations.
Designs, coordinates and implements the WBSS professional learning plan.

Models effective leadership practices, including articulating a vision for effective instruction, utilizing time management strategies, prioritizing work, attending to one's own professional growth through reflection and critical analysis of practice.

Facilitates, coaches and monitors a nexus between implementing restorative justice practices and change in school culture, the ability to reengage students, and increased student performance.

Monitors and analyzes school performance and student outcomes within the school improvement process related to well-being and to support WBSS directors in implementation of programs to address specific student and school needs.

Collaborates with School Support and Well-Being school supervisory directors and learning and achievement specialists to develop, align, and implement mental health and well-being expectations, resources, supports, and professional learning within the school improvement process.

Supports staff to coordinate, facilitate and support school personnel in data collection, assessment, and analysis of formal and informal data points for use in targeting and monitoring the effectiveness of well-being, restorative justice and mindfulness intervention programs.

Promotes social, physical, and psychological development opportunities aligned with anti-racist practices and culturally inclusive engagement for diverse student populations to ensure social-emotional well-being and academic success. Diverse populations may include, but are not limited to, students of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, students experiencing poverty, students who identify as LGBTQIA+, and students who have experienced trauma.

Coordinates and aligns professional learning for district and school administrators, and teachers, to assist them in meeting district strategic priorities.

Helps to design and lead professional learning opportunities, aligned with anti-racist practices and culturally inclusive engagement, related to student well-being for principals and school leadership teams to foster change in adult practice and support student learning and performance.

Collaborates with community-based organizations, agencies of county government, mental health and behavioral health organizations, and other partners in implementation of initiatives related to the office of well-being and student services.

Conducts school site visits, and shares information with administrators, and other school-based staff as appropriate.

Disseminates information and provides training for students, parents, families and others related to district well-being initiatives, the integrated mental health framework, and social-emotional wellness learning.

Develops reports and other communications to provide information, data, and data analysis related to both the effectiveness of the initiatives related to the integrated mental health framework, and its impact on student outcomes.

Assists with increasing the efficacy and fidelity of initiatives and interventions related to student well-being.

Serves on MCPS, county, and state committees and workgroups, as assigned. Coordinates conferences, meetings and other professional development opportunities for administrators, teachers, students, parents and other audiences.

Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 8/2021
Date(s) Revised: 5/2023
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.