MSD School Administrator - Chief Educational Programs Officer

Introduction

The Maryland School for\r\nthe Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with\r\nfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,\r\nengaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal\r\nexcellence and become lifelong learners.\r\n\r\n\r\nEXPECTED STARTING DATE:\r\nJanuary 2024 (can be negotiated up to July 2024)\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Under the leadership of the Superintendent, the Frederick Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer provides strategic educational leadership, develops the short- and long-term instruction goals/vision and works to establish a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility for equitable access to high-quality bilingual (ASL/English) and culturally relevant instruction for all students at the Frederick Campus. Collaborates with the MSD leadership team members including the Columbia Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer to ensure close alignment of campus resources with school needs, to implement an instructional plan for the school that ensures effective teaching in every classroom, and to create conditions that ensure systemic improvement to support students’ learning in a bilingual environment. Provides progressive educational leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department principals (Family Education/Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Career & Technical, and Transition Services) at the Frederick Campus. Reports directly to the Superintendent and consults with the Superintendent on high level needs.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Provides strategic\r\neducational leadership, develops the short- and long-term instruction\r\ngoals/vision and works to establish a culture of high expectations and shared\r\nresponsibility for equitable access to high-quality bilingual (ASL/English) and\r\nculturally relevant instruction for all students at the Frederick Campus.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlans, coordinates, and\r\nsupervises the academic/instructional programs at the Frederick Campus in\r\ncollaboration with the Columbia Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer.\r\n\r\n\r\nEstablishes direction for\r\nschool improvement efforts by monitoring the progress of school performance,\r\nstudent achievement objectives and academic excellence indicators to align\r\nstrategies for school improvement; administers multi-tiered system of interventions\r\nto improve achievement of students who are not meeting grade-level\r\nexpectations.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollaborates with the\r\nDirector of Curriculum and department principals to ensure the instructional\r\nand curriculum resources reflect aligned assessment and accountability measures\r\nfor student success.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollaborates with the MSD\r\nLeadership Team (MLT) including the Director of Student Support Services to\r\nensure the provision of the services and supports meet the unique needs of\r\nstudents.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn collaboration with\r\nother leaders, facilitates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of\r\nrelated professional development activities for instructional staff to ensure a\r\nrobust, systemic approach that meets student needs.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollaborates with the MLT\r\nmembers on the development and implementation of key school policies and\r\nprocedures concerning instructional programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn collaboration with the\r\nDirector of Student Support Services and other key leaders, provides the\r\noversight and implementation of IEPs, as required by the policies and procedures\r\nof MSD and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).\r\n\r\n\r\nAssists in the\r\ndevelopment and implementation of the instructional budget based on student\r\nneeds and school priorities; manages the campus budget as well as recommends\r\nand participates in determining necessary capital budget projects in\r\npartnership with the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer and the\r\nSuperintendent.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupervises and evaluates\r\nDepartment Principals, Transition Services/Orioles Career Academy (OCA)\r\nSupervisor and office staff.\r\n\r\n\r\nWorks closely with the Human\r\nResources department on recruitment and disciplinary matters regarding\r\nemployees; investigates and disciplines, when necessary, staff and/or student\r\ncomplaints, and school policy violations.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollaborates with other\r\nkey leaders to maintain a strong partnership between school, student life,\r\nathletics and afterschool programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nLeads the Frederick\r\nCampus Administrative Team (FCAT).\r\n\r\n\r\nServes as a member of the\r\nMSD Leadership Team (MLT) and also serves on the Admissions Review Team.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupports the Department\r\nPrincipals and Supervisors in ensuring the effectiveness of daily school\r\noperations including but not limited to student class schedules and teacher\r\nassignments, student/faculty rosters, and IEPs/report cards, etc.\r\n\r\n\r\nDetermines school\r\nclosings, early dismissals, and/or delays as necessary due to inclement weather\r\nin conjunction with the Columbia Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer.\r\n\r\n\r\nOversees transportation\r\nof students and ensures effective communication with students' counties of\r\nresidence.\r\n\r\n\r\nEngages staff, community\r\nstakeholders and families to plan/support school priorities through\r\ncollaborative opportunities to improve student academic success and overall\r\nstudent experiences.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms other duties as\r\nassigned by the superintendent.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nA Master's Degree in\r\nSchool Administration, Education of Deaf students, Education of Deaf students\r\nwith additional disabilities, or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland State Department\r\nof Education Administrator I & II or Principal Certificate required (or the\r\nability to obtain in a specific time).\r\n\r\n\r\nMinimum of five years of\r\ncombined successful classroom teaching, supervisory, and/or educational\r\nadministrative experience required.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience working with\r\nCommon Core curriculum and promoting academic rigor desired.\r\n\r\n\r\nDemonstrate knowledge in\r\nspecial education laws & services.\r\n\r\n\r\nMust be proficient in\r\nAmerican Sign Language and written English.\r\n\r\n\r\nKnowledge of Deaf community\r\nrequired.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nExperience\r\nworking with students with additional disabilities.\r\n\r\n\r\n5\r\nyears of supervisory or educational administrative experience in a deaf\r\nschool/program.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to\r\na criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family\r\nLaw Article 1, Sections 5-560-5-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates need to provide\r\nthree letters of recommendation with their application.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n \r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n