Instructional Specialist - Academics

Academy of Health Sciences at Prince Georgeýs Community College

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Date Posted August 12, 2025
Industry K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed Yes
Job Status Not Specified
Salary Not Specified

Description:

Department Description

Under the direction of the Principal, the Instructional Specialist - Academics will supervise instructional programs and provide educational leadership for the faculty, staff and students. The Instructional Specialist - Academics will collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, students and community partners to ensure that all students are successful and develop skills to help them succeed.

Brief Description

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 2 PositionThis is a 12 Month PositionSalary Range:$112,926 - $170,812CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2025

Detailed Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Works with the Principal and stakeholders to design and run high-quality professional development sessions for faculty and staff;Works with the Principal and stakeholders to regularly analyze school-wide data, plan interventions and make curricular adjustments;Works with Student Support Services Team to analyze county assessments to assist school leaders in data-driven decision-making; Observes lessons and provides targeted and actionable feedback to faculty; Counsels faculty on instructional, professional or administrative matters; assists with classroom teaching or behavior problems;Analyzes data to assist in the development of school improvement plans; Supervises the organizing, managing and implementing of all standardized testing within the building, including training of staff, maintaining accurate and complete records, coordinating distribution and collection of secure test materials, administering tests in accordance;Assists in sharing the vision of the instructional program;Plans, organizes and coordinates both instructional and operational support programs; andPerforms other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Thorough knowledge of the school system's curriculum, including its Scope and Sequence documents; Proven track record of meeting extremely high standards for student achievement; Experience in a leadership position (i.e., Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor, grade-level, department, or committee chair); Experience in workshop presentations; Extensive knowledge of the school system's instructional and supervision practices and trends; Successful experience providing training to personnel; Strong instructional, classroom management and discipline skills; Ability to work in a team relationship with other school-based professionals and stakeholders; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate both instructional and operational support programs;Ability to analyze student performance and participation data for instructional implication;Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word;Excellent organizational skills; andExcellent oral and written communication skills, as well as effective human relations and interpersonal skills.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration and secondary school curriculum required. A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience required. Three years administrative/supervisory experience preferred.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Maryland Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Evaluates and supervises school staff and operations in the absence of the Principal. 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.

Additional Details

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.

How To Apply

To submit an application online select apply.Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration.If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact Michelle Hicks at Michelle.Epps@pgcps.org.Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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