POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Coordinating Supervisor of Professional
Learning and Leadership, the Supervisor - School Leadership
Programs will be responsible for working closely with the Coordinating Supervisor of Professional
Learning and Leadership on all components specific to
professional development. Specifically,
the Supervisor will be tasked with creating and sustaining a pipeline of highly
effective teachers, creating and sustaining a pipeline of highly effective
leaders and implementing systemic school leadership development opportunities. The incumbent of this position will also work
directly with the associate superintendents and executive personnel to
facilitate career growth and career path succession for PGCPS personnel in the
leadership trajectory. This position will operate as a conduit to all of PGCPS
as it relates to leadership development and professional development.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides professional leadership in organizing,
administering, supervising, and the training for teacher leadership and
administrative personnel;
Provides professional leadership in organizing,
administering, supervising and evaluating staff development programs for
district personnel;
Directs the development, evaluation, and/or
revision of professional development programs and assumes responsibility for
the full implementation of said programs;
Coordinates and articulates professional growth
plans/programs among and between all district offices;
Evaluates instructional materials, digital
resources, media acquisitions, and other instructional materials to support
professional development and for subsequent use at schools;
Works with principals and curriculum
coordinators to develop plans for assessing and monitoring the impact of
professional development on program participants;
Collaborates with Area Associate
Superintendents and recruitment and staffing personnel to develop pools of
highly effective candidates;
Assists the Coordinating Supervisor and departmental
staff in the planning, monitoring, sustaining and evolving of leadership
development programs;
Oversees the certification and training
on the Framework for Teaching for designated instructional and administrative
employees;
Supports the Principal and Assistant
Principal selection process;
Creates and leads the creation of
reports that provide and track metrics related to human capital management;
Collects and analyzes data to indicate
trends, patterns and implications in order to convey through presentations and
special reports; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Have a proven record of success with qualifying
metrics in school improvement during your tenure as leader or supervisor;
Proactively works in partnership with others to
achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and cooperative
relationships with others;
Vast experience in leading the change process;
Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize
within a fast paced, rigorous environment;
Ability to support and manage multiple programs
at the same time;
Demonstrated ability to work with clients at
all levels within an organization;
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills;
Ability to design, implement and facilitate
systemic, large-scale conferences, workshops and events for a variety of
employees;
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
conducting on-line training opportunities and other technological platforms and
programs i.e. Oracle, Excel, Google etc.;
Must have had previous experience in
supervising a group of employees of 3 or
more;
Thorough knowledge of technological and media
platforms to (1) effectively deliver presentations on a variety of subject
matters particularly the school leader evaluation tool to a variety of
audiences and through a variety of mediums, and (2) to implement and monitor
the success of initiatives;
Actively leads in a manner that moves the team
toward the completion of goals. Informs and involves others by sharing
important relevant information with stakeholders. Places higher priority on team or
organizational goals than on own goals; and
Effectively conveys reliable accurate
information so that the recipient clearly understands its intent. Uses
appropriate written, verbal, or electronic communication format to disseminate
information.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in education leadership and/or
supervision, or related program of study required. Leadership experience as a
Principal required; supervisor position or comparable position at the central
office level for a minimum of two years required. Must have experience evaluating personnel.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maryland Professional Certificate with Administrator
I and II endorsement required; Framework for Teaching Certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Highly demanding and fast-paced. Frequently required to work long hours, nights and weekends. May be responsible for assisting in other offices at an internal stakeholder partner. Annual leave may be limited during specified timeframes.