Director, School Support And Well-Being

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
At the direction of the chief/and/or associate superintendent of School Support and well-being, and in collaboration with other Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff, works to assure quick, effective responses to assigned schools, including the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) related to instructional leadership, effective teaching and learning, and student performance. The director of School Support and well-being (DSSWB) will supervise a portfolio of schools, including the MVA, and will be responsible for coaching, holding the school principals/MVA deans accountable, and building the capacity of principals and deans to improve teaching and learning in schools through modeling and encouraging innovative and effective instructional leadership. The DSSWB will Support and collaborate with the principals/deans to ensure day-to day academic and operational functions and that student performance goals align with those of MCPS, ensuring that the needs of all significant stakeholders in schools are addressed. The DSSWB will also provide coaching and professional learning to build the leadership capacity that is specific to teaching and leading in the virtual space and will Support and collaborate with the deans of the MVA to ensure the unique academic, operational, technological needs of the MVA are addressed.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Administrator I and II and completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching I and II or completion within one year of position start date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of the school improvement planning process, antiracist leadership practices, , leading high performing teams, and leading professional development. Ability to lead and manage a large team of school system experts to provide prompt response to issues related to student performance, within the context of both in-person and virtual learning. Knowledge of virtual learning and instructional best practices, adult learning and proven ability to provide effective professional development. Thorough knowledge of the A&S Professional Growth System including the application of the evaluation process and the leadership standards. Demonstrated ability to motivate, support, coach, and supervise, and evaluate school system employees in both in-person and virtual settings. Thorough knowledge of building the capacity of school leaders for the purpose of improving program quality and instructional practices in closing the achievement gap. Ability to develop principals'/deans' instructional leadership capacity through coaching. Outstanding written and oral communication and analytical skills. Ability to build partnerships among significant stakeholders. Uses educational technologies that support teaching and learning and the monitoring of school progress. Ability to use multiple sources of data to diagnose schools' strengths and needs and provide differentiated support to schools. Knowledge of effective in-person and virtual master scheduling. Knowledge and application of the three MCPS Professional Growth Systems (PGS). Must be proficient with Zoom, Synergy, Google applications, Outlook, and Performance Matters Unify.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with certification in supervision, administration, or curriculum development. Three or more years of relevant experience with demonstrated experiences in improving student learning for all students and leadership as a school principal, five years' experience preferred. Experience leading, motivating, and managing professional staff, empowering them to creatively and effectively address instructional program needs. Demonstrated systemwide leadership experience and commitment to developing effective local school leadership. Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change. Demonstrates cultural competency and a deep understanding of complex issues facing a large urban district. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.

Job: Administrators

Job Grade: Q

Organization: Offices

Primary Location: Rockville

Schedule: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 12

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Feb 26, 2024, 1:54:43 PM - Mar 7, 2024, 10:59:00 PM