Academic Specialist 10 Month (Special Education)

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 Marylands 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
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• 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 AACPSs 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 Marylands 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

• Masters Degree in applicable 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 certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Drivers 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 supervisors assessment of the employees 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: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent 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.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Peripheral vision

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10% daily day/night travel within the county between schools and office locations.

JOB INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION

HR JOB INFORMATION

VR# 26061

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