POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor - School Leadership Programs, the Instructional Specialist will be responsible for working closely with the core team in providing professional development to principals and assistant principals. The responsibilities of this position include collaboration with central office personnel for program planning. This position supports the day-to-day work of supporting leadership programming for principals and assistant principals.

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade25 Position

Salary Range:$105,420-$159,459

CLOSING DATE: June 21, 2024

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Collaborates with the Supervisor in the development and implementation of professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, institutes and seminars for school leadership programs.;
• Assists the Supervisor in the development and professional learning for novice assistant principal and principals;
• Works proactively to design training materials based on the needs of the school system;
• Reviews professional learning survey data and makes recommendations for professional learning opportunities that are aligned with the Office of Professional Learning and Leaderships framework and the districts strategic plan;
• Attends program related conferences, workshops, meetings, etc; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Ability to work collaboratively to improve instruction using research-based approaches;
• Demonstrates competence in developing, leading, and evaluating professional development programs and initiatives;
• Knowledge of state standards and alternative modes of assessment;
• Ability to analyze performance and participation data, as well as manage and develop reports;
• Understanding and expertise in implementing accommodations and modifications;
• Effective planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines;
• Ability to proactively work in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective;
• Ability to effectively convey reliable, accurate information for easy interpretation by the recipient;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, conducting on-line training opportunities and other technological platforms and programs i.e. Oracle, Google, etc.; and
• Demonstrated skills in effective human relations and in oral and written communications.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in educational leadership, educational administration and supervision, or a closely related field, required. A minimum of ten (10) years of professional teaching experience required. Must have experience in large group organizational training, logistics and event planning.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Professional Certificate with Administration I endorsement required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

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 environment; frequently required to work long hours at various times throughout the year.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.