Director of System and Instructional Performance

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

July 11, 2024

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF SYSTEM AND INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE

LOCATION: Central Office – Department of Instruction

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads and directs system and instructional performance in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. Supports the system strategic plan by aligning districtwide initiatives in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 focusing on culturally responsive instruction, researched based strategies, evidenced based practices, 21st Century Learning, and technology integration. This includes responsibilities for strategic planning, school improvement efforts, budgeting, supervision, and evaluation.

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

Education, Certification And Experience

• Must hold or be eligible to hold Administrator II endorsement by July 1, 2024.
• Five (5) years of successful school and/or central office experience in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity.
• Master’s Degree with coursework in leadership, system improvement, and/or instructional design required.
  
  

Knowledge, Abililities, And Skills

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated ability to make connections to and between Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) system priorities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, supervise and evaluate school personnel.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, management, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and ability to maintain rapport with people from all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equity including the ability to advocate for marginalized students.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable practices in all facets of education.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish productive relationships with students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated understanding of school and system improvement including visioning, data analysis, goal setting, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated understanding of Multi-tiered System of Support, research-based instructional strategies, evidence-based instructional practices, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of technology for productivity and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrates highly effective skills in written and oral communication.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CCPS may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, And Duties

• Collaborates with Directors of Special Education, Informational Technology, Student Services, and Human Resources and Supervisor of Equity to assure system wide collaboration and coordination of instructional practices and supports for students for improving student achievement.
• Supervises, coaches, and evaluates supervisors to ensure curriculum and instruction aligns with system priorities and classroom practice.
• Creates the environment and expectation for collaboration among supervisors and learning specialists that leads to programing that is designed to be student-centered.
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and Directors of Special Education and Student Services and the Supervisor of Equity to develop the Calvert County Instructional Framework and Multi-Tiered System of Support Guidance to align the work and make connections between priorities of the strategic plan.
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer, Central Office staff, site-based administrators, and teachers to identify the curricular and instructional needs of the schools and to implement programming, procedures and practices that enhance school effectiveness at every level.
• Collaborates with instructional supervisors and specialists to develop a strong Tier 1 curriculum for Calvert County Public Schools.
• Provides leadership in the implementation of the action plan for Pillars 1, 3 and 4 of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the local budget and title grants with the Chief Academic Officer.
• Coordinates the professional development schedule to ensure opportunities that support meeting the needs of each student through researched based strategies, evidenced based practices, inclusive practices and culturally responsive instruction.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure a regular process to review student achievement data at the school and Central Office levels that will inform both curricular and instructional practice in all content areas.
• Ensures a strong system-wide assessment program and regularly analyzes data to ensure system improvement.
• Supports and assists schools in school improvement efforts.
• Coordinates the identification, maintenance, and use of instructional technology and the development of webinars and videos to support the current technology for administrators and teachers.
• Assists the Chief Academic Officer in developing recommendations to the Superintendent that ensures alignment to state mandates, expectations, and goals and supports student achievement expectations.
• Recommends to the Chief Academic Officer those changes to curriculum/instruction that will assist teachers and schools in closing the achievement gap for all students and that will satisfy local, state and federal mandates.
• Ensures the alignment and vertical articulation of Pre-K through grade 12 curriculum in all content areas.
• Convenes regular meetings with staff to administer the curricular/instructional program and to better understand changes that may be necessary in both to reach goals for student achievement.
• Chairs elementary, middle school and high school Instructional Programming and Curriculum Committees and Co-Chairs the Family Life Committee.
• Observes the instructional program within individual schools and confers with the school principals as individuals and as a group to improve student learning.
• Reviews and directs all guides, research, textbooks, examination procedures, grading standards, and policies/procedures related to the curricular and instructional programs.
• Directs and responds to the day-to-day operations in the Department of Instruction.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Travels from school to school, as necessary.
• Works well under stress and meets all deadlines.
  
  

Other Duties

• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Is available to work flexible hours as requested.
• Works extended hours and weekends as necessary to ensure communication of essential information and to complete job tasks and assignments.
• Is available to various student, teacher and community groups for education-related purposes beyond the regular workday.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing walking, and periodic lifting.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to flexible hours. Travels to schools as necessary.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the 2024-2025 salary schedule for Administrators and Supervisors. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: August 12, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as July 22, 2024. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include current immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Age, Ancestry Or National Origin, Familial Status, Marital Status, Physical Or Mental Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity And Expression, Or Genetic Information Or Age In Its Programs And Activities And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Persons Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000
  
  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Ms. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees May Report Allegations Of Harassment To

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: http://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.