POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief
Academic Officer, the Supervisor – Instructional Support is responsible for
monitoring summer school, textbooks, the Schoolmax course catalog,
administrative procedures and executing administrative responsibilities, as
required. The Supervisor assists the Chief Academic Officer in developing
aligned curriculum programs, coordinating professional development for staff of
summer school programs, and developing a budget based on analysis of
needs. Special assignments are received
through conferences, written instructions, and requests from the Chief Academic
Officer.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Working with all Directors, Supervisors,
and Coordinating Supervisors on all facets of program planning and development
and associated budgets (including grants) for summer school programs and the
adoption of resources to support curriculum across the Division of Academics;
Assisting with the coordination of all
facets of curriculum and program evaluation for instructional programs and
resources for the classroom for all content areas;
Assisting with the approval of courses
for instructional programming PreK-12 for all content areas;
Supporting all facets of instructional
programs by assisting each school with the development of a course catalog from
approved courses;
Coordinating the review, approval,
acquisition, and distribution of appropriate textbook materials and print and
non-print resources to support staff and students;
Assisting schools with the inventory
system and training for textbooks;
Assisting with providing ongoing
interaction and articulation within and across the Division of Academics, other
departments and divisions, and at the systemic level, emphasizing strategic
planning and problem solving related to the revision and implementation of
academic procedures;
Providing supervision and completing
performance evaluations for assigned staff; and
Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Sound knowledge, skill and
understanding related to the major content areas supported;
Demonstrated administrative, public
speaking and human relations skills;
Demonstrated expertise in writing
(required) and administering grants (preferred);
Knowledge of current research and
trends in supporting areas;
Demonstrated competence in developing
and leading staff development sessions for teachers and/or principals and
parents;
Thorough knowledge of state standards,
Common Core State Standards, assessments, and alternative assessments and
resources to support them;
Experience in personnel and program
evaluation;
Extensive expertise in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of professional development programs and
initiatives; and
Excellent written and oral
communication and technology skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
required;
experience working in an educational setting, preferably as a teacher,
administrator or central office staff.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in overseeing and providing
guidance to the unit staff.
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:
None.