Academic Specialist: 10 Month (Special Education - Secondary)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a SPECIALIST: ACADEMIC 10 MTH to lead program/content projects, guide assessment and instruction, and support equity-focused professional learning across schools and the district. This role integrates Blueprint for Maryland’s Future initiatives with local/state requirements and partners with multiple stakeholders.

The position emphasizes collaboration with school leaders, data-informed decision making, and planning for extended hours and after-hours

Qualifications

Knowledge of school organization, curriculum, teaching techniques; current trends, research and materials of instruction.
Demonstrates leadership qualities as a member of an instructional staff.
Ability to work with grade levels pre-K through 12 and collaborate with other disciplines.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and parents.
Proficiency with business technology applications (Video/Web Conferencing, MS Office).

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic, collaborative member to communicate mission, goals, and expectations.
Plan, oversee, and lead program/content projects from ideation through completion.
Support system leadership in adoption and implementation of evidence-based programming.
Work with administration and teacher leaders to plan structures for teacher capacity.
Analyze student achievement data to evaluate program effectiveness and adjust resources.
Provide professional learning for stakeholders at school, system, and community levels.
Implement initiatives aligned to The Blueprint for Maryland's Future and other requirements.
Facilitate collaboration with internal and external offices and stakeholders.
Plan system initiatives outside the school day (evenings, weekends, summer).
Remain current with best practices and advance content/program work.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional leadership

Data analysis

Effective communication

Technology in instruction

Education

Master's Degree in education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video/ Web Conferencing

Job description

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

Position Summary

Title Code: C01622

Specialist: Academic 10 Month

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

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

Physical Demands