VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT May 9, 2023

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Elementary School Instruction and Performance, assists in providing leadership support for elementary schools within Harford County Public Schools.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

Assists in providing leadership for the development and operation of early childhood and elementary school programs.

Actively participates as a member of the General Curriculum Committee (GCC), Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), and other committees or workgroups as assigned.

Conducts with the elementary school Principal an administrative assessment of each assigned elementary school annually.

Works closely with the Office of Equity and Cultural Proficiency in ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of instruction that is culturally proficient.

Provides leadership for professional development of administrators, aspiring leaders, and elementary school staff.

Assists in the review and selection of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.

Responds to inquiries and requests by the Board of Education and other stakeholders.

Collects and evaluates data from which recommendations concerning elementary schools are made to the Executive Director.

Assists administrators and supervisors in resolving student, parent, staff, budgetary, instructional, and operational issues.

Interacts and collaborates with support and operational service departments to address elementary school needs and concerns.

Recommends to the Executive Director allocation of staff annually to ensure appropriate levels of support within assigned elementary schools.

Participates in employing, assigning, supervising, and evaluating elementary school administrators.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

This is a twelve-month position with twenty (20) days of annual leave. Salary range based on the FY 2022-2023 APSASHC Salary Schedule for Executive Personnel.

Grade K Salary Range: $172,160 - $196,846

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, supervision, or a related area.

Hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II endorsement.

Five years of successful experience as an administrator, preferably at the elementary school level.

Hold and maintain a valid driver's license to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Successful participation in systemic school, county, or state level initiatives, to include committees, task forces or other organized groups.

Demonstrated effective leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Exemplary administrative performance evaluations.

Knowledge of and skill in instructional and administrative technology software and equipment.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs and eLearning platforms.

Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

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  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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  Hold or be eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate.

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  Hold or be eligible for an Administrator I endorsement at time of application.

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  Five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience.

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  Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office and a variety of eLearning platforms, including curriculum management systems and teacher observation and evaluation systems.

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  Strong content knowledge and experience in the area of Career and Technical Education (CTE) or a related field, as well as instructional pedagogy and adult learning theory.

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  Experience working with data collection, analysis, and interpretation in an educational setting.

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  Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.

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  Exemplary interpersonal and human relation skills.

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  Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational skills.

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  Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy.

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  Demonstrated knowledge or training in adult learning theory and/or peer coaching techniques, as well as culturally responsive adult learning theory.

• An understanding of Harford County’s businesses, employers, and labor market trends.

HOW TO APPLY

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410)375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps,org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renée McGlothlin, Harford County Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, by mail to 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, or by telephone to 410-588-5247 or by email to Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org, or the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education by mail to 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by telephone 1-800-421-3481, or both.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE