Director: College & Career Readiness Secondary

Title Code:

Director: College & Career Readiness

• Secondary

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, develops and oversees systemic college and career readiness (CCR) initiatives, aligning with Maryland's Blueprint requirements and the AACPS Strategic Plan. Responsible for direct oversight of AACPS Magnet Programs at the secondary level including Apex Arts, International Baccalaureate (IB), Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), and the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in overseeing the preparation and management of program budgets, specifically, Apex Arts, STEM, IB, and JROTC. Researches grants, supports system revenues, analyzes data, and provides annual reports.

• Provides management and oversight of AACPS Magnet Programs and makes recommendations for continued improvement, evolution, and innovation.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams as it pertains to the implementation of curricular and co-curricular programming in AACPS Magnet Programs. Serves on system committees to support the AACPS Strategic Plan.

• Evaluates the performance of office coordinators/managers, program specialists, technicians, and administrative staff.

• Advises district leaders, principals, teachers, service providers, and other staff on school regulations/policies, curriculum content, instructional frameworks, and innovative practices related to teaching & learning in Magnet Programs.

• Collaborates with principals as to the efficient utilization of staffing, materials of instruction, and equipment associated with Magnet Programs, including the development of instructional guides/resources/professional development tools, and curriculum design/documents.

• Communicates with and engages community stakeholders as partners in learning and informing the general public of opportunities to participate in Magnet Programs. Supports collaboration and partnership efforts with institutes of Higher Education (IHE) including AACC.

• Supports a cycle of continuous improvement through program evaluation, accreditation, and benchmarking through professional organizations.

• Actively attends and presents at regional and national conferences to promote the innovative practices and programs in AACPS.

• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

• Doctoral Degree in education or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Ten (10) years progressively responsible professional experience as a teacher in a school district required; and

• Seven (7) years school-based or district-level leadership experience, preferably as a principal at the middle/high school level required;

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Expertise in the area of specialty.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in developing department budget.

• Ability to create a positive environment that values, respects and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.

• Knowledge of 21st century learning, school organization, administration/supervision, and current trends and research in the field of education.

• Knowledge of Maryland's Common Core Curriculum Framework

• Knowledge of current trends in research; eliminating the achievement gap, school innovation, strategic planning, and leadership

• Demonstrated leadership (facilitative) skills.

• Excellent problem solving and people managing skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations (students, parents, staff, and the public).

• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite

• Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.

• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• Executive level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.

• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.

• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.

• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.

• Directs the work of employees.

• Maintains records for use in supervision.

• Assess employees' performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.

• Handles employee complaints/grievances.

• Disciplines employees.

• Plans the work.

• Determines the techniques to use.

• Apportions the work among the employees.

• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.

• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.

• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.

• Plans and controls the budget.

• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time

• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time

• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time

• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 6/26/2024 Established Date: 2/1/2024 Title Code: A06335 Title: DIRECTOR: COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS-SECONDARY Alternate Title: Director: College & Career Readiness-Secondary Reports to Generic: Chief Officer Reports to Specific: OFFICER: CHIEF ACADEMIC

ORGANIZATION

Division: Deputy Superintendent Office Business Unit: Academics Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: VI Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: EG02 Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Executive/Chief Officers Sub-Function: Executive Level

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