POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Coordinating Supervisor, the Instructional Supervisor of WorldLanguage is responsible for providing guidance to staff and external stakeholders inparticipating schools with World Language programs. The incumbent of this position is responsible for monitoring World language programs and initiatives, and executing administrative responsibilities as required. The Instructional Supervisor provides K-12 educators with instructional resources, materials and professional learning opportunities.The incumbent of this position develops a budget based on analysis of needs and implements processes and procedures for evaluating programs and personnel.

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 5 Position

Salary Range:$111,842-$169,171

CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2024

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Supervises the implementation and expansion of K-12 World Language programs;
• Works with foreign entities, sister schools and state and international governments, as well as college and university partners to enhance opportunities for students and?staff of World Language programs;
• Develops and manages the approved budget for World Language programs; maintains strict fiscal accountability through the review of financial documents and? procurement requests for central office operations and for requests submitted by schools utilizing departmental funding;
• Assists in the planning, designing and coordination of professional development and training to school-based staff on effective instructional strategies, curriculum? resources and technology integration;
• Provides leadership and support to educators and support personnel to ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations pertaining to program goals;
• Provides leadership to schools in the implementation of research-based and high impact practices that promote student achievement;?
• Observes and monitors educators through formal and informal observations;
• Monitors all World Language programs and assists with enrollment study and?analyses of other related program data;
• Evaluates and monitors the preparation of curriculum documents, correlation of? instructional materials/documents and units of study;
• Engages in collaborative planning with other disciplines in support of district, state and/or national assessments;
• Prepares reports required by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and responds when requested to informational requests by other offices and outside organizations;
• Evaluates assigned personnel in alignment with guidelines and procedures;
• Examines current practices to identify opportunities to bring innovation to staff and students;
• Assists Human Resources with screening, interviewing and selection of department? personnel; and
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Fluent in one world language;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft suite and Google applications;
• Competence in developing and leading professional development sessions;
• Ability to support the recruitment and retention of educators for World Language?programs;
• Experience working with foreign community partners and governments desired;
• Experience in developing curriculum framework;
• Ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Expertise in the range of issues and programs relevant to World Language and/or related fields;
• Experience in the design and/or implementation of innovative techniques in World Language and/or related fields;
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and reporting requirements;
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency; and
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and effective human relations skills.

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a world language or closely related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with?a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Administrator I Certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:?

Oversees and provides guidance and direction to 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 maybe 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 abilitiesrequired 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.

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.