Job Specific Information : Pending FY24 Budget Approval, the Skillful Teaching and Leading Instructional Specialist will be responsible for teaching, coaching, providing written and verbal feedback on observation reports and targeted training. The preferred candidate should be certified by Research for Better Teaching to teach Studying Skillful Teaching and Observing and Analyzing Teaching.

MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, assists the director of the Skillful Teaching and Leading (STL) team in planning and implementing the STL courses. Through training and professional development, the instructional specialist provides supports to staff related to system-wide goals, priorities and initiatives. The specialist plans, develops, and implements opportunities related to the STL courses including, but not limited to effective curriculum planning, motivating and engaging students, managing a positive learning environment, matching instructional strategies to best meet the needs of all students. The specialist performs a wide variety of professional development roles, including, but not limited to: trainer, coach, consultant, adjunct professor, resource provider, facilitator, project manager.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Holds a current Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Understands and demonstrates highly effective instructional strategies; knowledge of MCPS curriculum and various forms of assessment, including analysis of data; experience planning, delivering, and monitoring both face-to-face and online professional development for adults; strong and engaging skills as trainer, facilitator, and coach; interest in and ability to work collaboratively on a high performing team. This position requires the knowledge and application of the six performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on teaching, curriculum, and/or instruction; minimum seven years successful teacher level experience; Extensive outstanding experience as a classroom teacher; demonstrated leadership in equity, supporting teachers, the school improvement process, and/or system goals and initiatives; experience in planning and delivering staff development for adult learners; excellent human relations skills. Completion of SST1 or OAT1. Certified to teach SST1 or OAT1.