Supervisor of Instruction (Elementary)

This position provides leadership in planning, developing, and implementing the district's elementary, Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented, and Media education programs. This position is supervisory in nature.

About the Role

The Director of Elementary Education oversees curriculum development and implementation, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guiding the use of data to improve student outcomes. They also manage budgets, materials, and grants, and provide professional learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leads curriculum development and implementation under the direction of the Director of Elementary Education while supporting the alignment of instructional practices and resources to promote differentiated instruction, enrichment, MTSS, and to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, uses data to guide decisions and improve outcomes, and reviews/selects high-quality instructional materials in collaboration with teacher leaders.
• Collaborates with and leads teams of teachers and leaders in a variety of settings to support increased student outcomes.
• Prepares program reports and manages budgets, materials, and grants.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of instructional programs aligned with state and national standards.
• Provides professional learning opportunities aligned with district goals that encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Safeguards instructional materials and curriculum documents are current, vertically and horizontally aligned, vetted by content experts, and designed to support differentiated instruction for diverse learners in alignment with MSDE guidance.
• Supervises and implements requirements for Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented, and Media programs.
• Works cooperatively and collectively with principals, staff, and other supervisors to ensure that instructional programs and services are coordinated in the schools and throughout the county.
• Supports teacher growth through observations, feedback, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, or higher, in an applicable field from an accredited college or university.
• Holds or is eligible for a valid Professional Certificate/License from the Maryland State Department of Education with the Administrator I (historical) or the new Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, Principal endorsement.
• Five (5) years of experience as a certificated or licensed educator, at least three (3) years experience at the elementary level.
• Ability to understand and analyze data with the ability to lead others towards increased student outcomes at the school and county levels using data-driven decisions.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness, including using observation and feedback protocols.
• Ability to apply high-leverage instructional strategies to support student outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to lead high quality professional learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structured literacy, MTSS, and data-based intervention systems.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal expectations.
• Proficiency in a variety of technology applications and the ability to assist others as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Pay

Certificated Administrative and Supervisor Unit, Category III Salary Schedule based upon experience and educational background ($99,961 -$123,341).

Schedule

12-Months, 8 Hours per day, but may be greater depending upon system needs.