Instructional Specalist-English Language Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 2 Position

This is a 12 Month Position

Salary Range: $109,637 - $165,837

CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2025

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Provides administrative support to all ELD educators in the areas of curriculum, assessment, instruction and classroom management;
• Designs, implements, and evaluates system-wide instructional programs for multilingual learners;
• Develops, organizes and conducts district, regional, and school-based professional development on the implementation of ELD curricula, best practices of teaching multilingual learners, culturally responsive practices, and PGCPS ELD instructional models;
• Develops and revises curriculum guides aligned to the Maryland State Department of Education State Curriculum and English Language Proficiency State Curriculum;
• Analyzes multilingual learner data to identify priorities for schools and provide targeted support based on student performance;
• Facilities partnerships with internal and external partners to support ELD programming and additional targeted ELD professional development opportunities;
• Provides leadership and support to schools with the implementation of district and state-mandated instructional initiatives;
• Supervises, observes and formally evaluates central office staff and school-based teachers, including formal observations;
• Reviews, revises and implements the ELD Strategic Plan and Title III goals;
• Assists the Instructional Supervisor in the management of Title III grant activities and oversees projects funded under the Title III grant;
• Leads team of ELD coaches in supporting educators of multilingual learners;
• Evaluates and purchases instructional materials, textbooks, software and media;
• Collaborates with other departments to provide necessary services to multilingual learners;
• Participates in the interview process for teachers and central office staff; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related field required; emphasis in TESOL instruction and course work in curriculum development preferred.A minimum of five (5) years of teaching multilingual learners required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate in ESOL K-12 with the Administrator I endorsement issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).Certified in Framework for Teaching observations preferred.

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:

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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Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Michelle Hicks @ [email protected].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.