FY27: Instructional Specialist, Accelerated and Enriched Instruction, Central Office, 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under direction, provides a wide variety of supports to meet the needs of the system and individual schools related to system goals for enriched and accelerated instruction, priorities, and initiatives. Assists in training and coaching school leadership teams and staff in the knowledge and skills related to rigorous instructional practices, including enrichment and acceleration, critical thinking, and differentiation. Additionally provides support to special programs such as elementary and secondary magnets and the implementation of instructional resources and professional training.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach school leadership teams and staff in rigorous instructional practices, including enrichment, acceleration, critical thinking, and differentiation.
• Support special programs such as elementary and secondary magnets.
• Assist in the implementation of instructional resources and professional training.
• Facilitate professional development for enriched and accelerated instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, principals, and parent organizations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on teaching, school leadership, curriculum, and/or instruction.
• Five or more years of outstanding teaching experience.
• Three or more years of experience using technology to facilitate web and school-based professional development.
• Coursework in gifted education and/or demonstrated excellence in enriching, accelerating, and differentiating instruction.
• Current Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching area.

Skills & Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of highly effective instruction, enrichment, acceleration, and differentiation.
• Understanding of current research and trends in enriched and accelerated instruction and teaching pedagogy.
• Strong professional development facilitation skills.
• Excellent human relations, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with classroom teachers, principals, and parent organizations.
• Experience in using technology to support enriched program implementation.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move materials and equipment to and from different training sites.

Special Requirements

A strong background in meeting the academic needs of advanced learners from diverse populations is preferred.

Pay

Salary for 12-month positions ranges from $78,361 to $159,500 based on education and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 12 working months per year
• Day shift

Benefits

For information about benefits, visit Montgomery County Public Schools Benefits.