Supervisor, Accelerated & Enriched Instruction Unit

Summary Description:

Summary Description: Under direction, administers magnet programs, including dissemination efforts, to ensure continued guidance and leadership for center and magnet programs. Coordinates other gifted and talented programs and services, K-12, as well as support for teacher professional development for differentiation to ensure rigorous programs and services for students. Supervises staff working on gifted and talented programs and services including teacher specialists, magnet coordinators, and teachers of the gifted. Analyzes and evaluates center and magnet programs, school level honors and gifted/talented programs, and provides support for policies and procedures for the implementation of the programs. Makes recommendations to appropriate school and central office staff regarding magnet or gifted talented personnel, program and budget.

Physical Demands: None.

Special Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule and may be required to attend evening Board of Education (BOE) and other meetings or events.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of curriculum and instructional programs and assessment with the ability to provide leadership for programs that provide rigor and challenge across the instructional continuum. Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and practices governing selection of students for special programs. Thorough working knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and national trends related to gifted and talented education, magnet programs, innovative instructional approaches, honors programs and other advanced learning opportunities in a public school setting. Knowledge of MCPS Gifted and Talented policies and programs preferred. Thorough knowledge of and experience working in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Primary Year Programme (PYP) preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with principals, magnet coordinators, teachers, counselors, parents, and others in the development of effective magnet and gifted programs and in the resolution of problems associated with these programs. Ability to use technology in curriculum to support and extend instruction and to facilitate communication. Ability to draft, edit, and compile reports for systemwide use. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of or ability to quickly obtain and apply the six leadership standards established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System.

Education Training Experience:

Education Training Experience: Master?s degree in education from an accredited college or university with specialization and course work in curriculum, administration, or education of the gifted. At least five years of outstanding experience as a classroom teacher with students of varying abilities including the highly able. Experience designing curriculum, planning and conducting training, and organizing resources to address education of the gifted. Experience leading, supporting, implementing or evaluating advanced academic programs, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Primary Years Programme (PYP) required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for supervisor and principal or administrator I. Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching I and II or completion within one year of position start date.�