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Pre-K-12 Content Specialist, ELD

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Pre K-12 Content Specialist CODE: 0836 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Pre-K-12 Content Specialist, ELD GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the elementary English Language Development Supervisor, collaborates with team members, school staff, and stakeholders to develop, implement, modify, and upgrade curriculum and professional development resources in a specified content area. Supports school-based staff and facilitates the collaborative interaction of staff, parents, and students to promote effective instructional practices and student achievement of rigorous curriculum in a specified content area. Provides direct support to schools on a regular basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Combination of expertise in curriculum and instruction. Thorough knowledge of MCPS Pre-K-12 curriculum, current research, and trends in instruction, including strategies for supporting traditionally underserved students, and the ability to implement these practices on a district-wide scale to ensure expanded opportunities for all students. Thoroughly skilled in multiple areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, English Language Development (ELD), special education, equity, early childhood education, accelerated and enriched instruction, and/or immersion. Knowledge of MCPS Strategic Plan goals, and state and national standards. Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, effective differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally relevant curriculum. Considerable knowledge of the school improvement process including conducting a root cause analysis, as well as collecting and analyzing a variety of data to monitor progress. Ability to successfully collaborate with staff, parents, and students to reach instructional goals. Ability to analyze formal and informal assessment data to determine instructional needs in a specified content. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or equivalency with courses in curriculum development, specified content area specialization, assessment/evaluation, administration and supervision, English Language development, professional development, or accelerated and enriched instruction. Five years or more successful experience as a classroom teacher in the specified content. School-based instructional leadership desirable. Successful experience developing and supporting curriculum implementation and developing, coordinating, and conducting online professional development and parent outreach activities.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State certification requirements in the specified content area.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional evening and weekend work required to meet deadlines and collect user feedback.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports school leaders and staff in the implementation of curriculum and assessment of student learning, including providing professional development as needed and real-time feedback on instructional practices. Collaborates with central office colleagues to support the development of customized training and skill-building opportunities for MCPS employees in schools and offices. Designs and implements professional development and training that is accessible and engaging for all adult learners using knowledge of, and modeling, Universal Design for Learning, effective differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally relevant curriculum. Provides direct support to targeted schools and offices related to system initiatives and central office projects. Supports schools in using Evidence of Learning data to inform local decision-making on first instruction, English Language Development, student well-being, academic interventions, and parent engagement. Works closely with teacher leaders and school staff to support the implementation of high-leverage instructional practices. As part of a collaborative team, serves as an expert in a combination of areas such as accelerated and enriched instruction, English Language Development, information literacy, instructional technology, language arts, mathematics, reading, science, social studies, special education, or writing. Develops curriculum and instructional materials aligned to state standards in specific subject areas with ELD supports. Supports and models effective development, evaluation, and ratings of instructional and professional development resources in specified subject areas. Collaborates with external vendors in creating and implementing professional development in specific content areas. In alignment with MCPS' core values, effectively supports work around equitable, culturally responsive instruction with the goal of ensuring academic success is not predictable by race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language proficiency, or disability. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 8/2023
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