IMMEDIATE FY27 : Instructional Specialist, Community Schools, 1.0 FTE

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Community Schools in the Office of Student Engagement and Behavioral Health, the instructional specialist supports the implementation of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Community Schools initiatives in accordance with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at assigned Community School Clusters. The role implements professional development for staff and supports sustainable in‑school programs within the assigned area, and helps schools achieve fidelity of implementation, impact analysis, and application of Community School initiatives as part of the MCPS Strategic Plan and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Pillar 4). The specialist serves as a member of the district steering committee for community schools and leads a subcommittee.

Responsibilities

• Implement professional development for school staff.
• Support sustainable in‑school programs aligned with Community Schools initiatives.
• Assist individual schools with fidelity of implementation, impact analysis, and application of Community School initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the district steering committee for community schools and lead a subcommittee.
• Plan and attend school meetings and events related to Community School initiatives, including activities outside the instructional day as required by the MCEA contract.

Requirements

• Position is grant‑supported through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
• Ability to plan and attend school meetings and events, including activities outside