Reports directly to the Chief of School Support and Improvement; assists the Chief of School Support and Improvement and Associate Chief in the handling of responsibilities related to educational leadership; researches, writes, edits and reviews correspondence and prepares reports for the chief; collects and analyzes data to inform educational decisions and best practices; provides support and assistance to associates and other staff reporting to the chief with Board of Education presentations a...
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Reports directly to the Chief of School Support and Improvement; assists the Chief of School Support and Improvement and Associate Chief in the handling of responsibilities related to educational leadership; researches, writes, edits and reviews correspondence and prepares reports for the chief; collects and analyzes data to inform educational decisions and best practices; provides support and assistance to associates and other staff reporting to the chief with Board of Education presentations and papers, data collection, analysis, and resource planning, aligning work to the school system goals, strategic planning, and major initiatives; plans and implements professional learning for executive and central services staff; collects, analyzes and reports data associated with professional learning and other related work; provides coordination and support for the implementation of school improvement planning with alignment to multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement of all schools; facilitates the response to and communication of school-based serious incidents; applies understanding of MCPS policies, regulations and procedures to the office's roles and responsibilities.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Must meet Maryland State certification requirements for Administrator I.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of school administration organizational and leadership theory; knowledge of MCPS K-12 instructional program, policies and procedures, supervision theories, strategic planning, and data analysis, and budgeting processes. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills. Evidence-based experience leading change and project management and professional learning.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Three or more years of experience as a school-based or central services administrator or a combination of both administrative experiences which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.