Academic Specialist: 10 Month (Special Education - Elementary)

TrulyHired

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

TrulyHired in Annapolis, MD, is seeking an Academic Specialist for a 10-month role to plan, oversee, and lead content/program projects in support of the AACPS Strategic Plan. The position emphasizes assessment, curriculum, data analysis, instruction, and professional learning for all stakeholders.

The role collaborates with school-based staff and leadership, aligns with The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, and engages with local and state agencies to ensure equity and fidelity across schools.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in education or related field from an accredited institution.
Equivalent education and experience accepted to meet requirements.
Four years of successful classroom teaching experience.
One year as a school-based teacher leader preferred.
One year experience delivering professional development to adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate AACPS mission, goals, and expectations to staff and community.
Plan, oversee, and lead program/content projects from ideation to completion.
Support system in adopting and implementing researched, standards-aligned programming.
Collaborate with school leaders to enhance teacher capacity.
Analyze student achievement data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Provide professional learning on instructional best practices with equity.
Implement system initiatives to ensure fidelity across schools.
Coordinate system initiatives outside school day with vendors and partners.
Stay current with best practices by engaging with content organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Educational Technology

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Video Conferencing

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Title Code: C01622

Specialist: Academic 10 Month

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, oversees, and leads projects from ideation through to completion at the direction of content/program supervisor in support of the AACPS Strategic Plan throughout the year. The role encompasses all aspects of assessment, curriculum, data analysis, instruction, professional learning for all stakeholders, implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and other local, state, and federal initiatives. The position is responsible for the facilitation of interactions with internal and external stakeholders, setting and maintaining deadlines, and ensuring successful completion of content/program projects. Provides support to school-based lead teacher- and school leadership relevant to the content/program

Additional Work Days/Hours

Ability to work flexible schedules
Evenings/Nights
Extended hours
Outside of normal business hours
Summer hours
Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a strategic and collaborative member of the program/content office to communicate AACPS's mission, vision, goals, and expectations for assessment, curriculum, and instruction to school staff and community.
Plans, oversees, and leads program/content projects from ideation through to completion at the direction of content/program supervisor.
Supports system leadership in the review, adoption, writing, and implementation of researched based, standard aligned programming that contains best practices for school level implementation and planning for mastery of students.
Works with school administration and teacher leaders to ensure structures for the facilitation of planning to enhance teacher capacity.
Participates in local, state, and federal monitoring initiatives, including analyzing multiple measures of student achievement and performance data to evaluate program, curricular, assessment effectiveness and, adjust system resources to support on-track academic success of students.
Provides professional learning for all stakeholders at the school, system, and community level to understand and model researched based instructional best practices utilizing the lens of equity.
Implements system initiatives aligned to The Blueprint for Maryland's Future and other local, state, and federal requirements to ensure fidelity across all schools. Provides system oversight while monitoring school level implementation to ensure fidelity of program and documentation of services as appropriate.
Facilitates collaboration with internal offices from various departments and schools along with external offices and stakeholders, including local and state agencies, aligned with content/program initiatives to ensure voice, equity, and results on system initiatives.
Facilitates and plans system initiatives that occur for students and staff outside of the school day (e.g., evenings, weekends, summer) ensuring logistics and instruction align with system goals. Coordinates services through outsourcing with vendors and non-profit organizations.
Remains current with and models best practices in content/program area while working with local, state, and national content/program organizations to advance the work of the field.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

Four (4) years successful classroom teaching experience required.
One (1) year experience as a school based teacher leader preferred.
One (1) year experience providing professional development to adult learners preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of school organization, curriculum, teaching techniques; current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization.
Demonstrates leadership qualities as a member of an instructional staff.
Ability to work effectively with grade levels, pre-k through 12 and collaborate with other disciplines to develop comprehensive program for students.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis, assessment, curriculum, instruction, building teacher capacity, and professional development methods.
Ability to employ technology into instruction and professional development such as document cameras, projectors, and Smart Boards, etc.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certificates, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license appropriate to the assigned content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

Train employees
Direct the work of employees
Provide feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance
Plan the work
Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

Standing: under 1/3 of the time
Walking: under 1/3 of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Driving: under 1/3 of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.