EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.)

Manages all quasi-judicial functions/appeals matters before the Board, including case management, interaction with parties, ensuring adherence to procedures, directing drafting of Board's decisions, and serving as Board's liaison to outside legal counsel.

Supports Board community engagement efforts through the implementation of innovative engagement forums, creating opportunities for the Board to meaningfully engage with the community on a variety of issues, including policy, budget, legislation, and curriculum.

Manages projects related to Board functions, such as developing annual Board meeting calendar, updating the Board's Operations Handbook, collaborating with outside counsel regarding the Open Meetings Act and Maryland State Board of Education complaints, and reviewing contracts to ensure they are supported by Board action.

Oversees daily operations of the office; supervises and directs the work of Board office staff. Meets regularly with office staff, both as a team and individually, to receive updates, provide pertinent information, feedback and team building activities. Models and promotes a culture of respect and an inclusive, welcoming environment .

Supports the governance and operations of the Board, including coordinating Board business meetings, hearings, retreats, work sessions, orientations for new Board members, Board member swearing in ceremony, special/emergency meetings, and other activities related to the Board's fulfillment of its statutory duties.

Provides professional support at Board business meetings, including but not limited to coordinating agenda development, serving as liaison with superintendent's office and administration, providing support to Board president in facilitating meeting, monitoring issues addressed at these meetings, etc.

Provides professional support for Board committees, including the Policy Management Committee and other standing committees.

Serves as ethics officer and provides principal staff support for the Ethics Panel, including answering questions from staff and the community regarding the ethics policy, processing requests for advisory opinions, and processing complaints.

Coordinates the annual financial disclosure process. Organizes and administers special projects for the Board, such as the superintendent search process, including the process for selecting a superintendent search firm.

Assists the Board's chief of staff in the performance review of superintendent of schools, including goal setting, evaluations, contract amendments, and with other personnel-related matters.

Develops, organizes, and prepares materials for processes related to appointment of Board members and appointments to the Board's advisory committees.

As directed by the Board's chief of staff, provides oversight of the operations of the Board Office, Board staff recruitment/interview processes, and other processes as necessary.

Writes and edits resolutions, letters, testimony, reports, talking points, and other Board documents/correspondence.

Answers community and staff questions regarding the Board's governance functions.

Identifies, researches, analyzes, and troubleshoots issues in order to provide advice and assistance to the Board's chief of staff, Board officers, and Board members.

Collaborates with Board members, the Board's chief of staff, and the superintendent's executive staff to facilitate fulfillment of the Board's governance functions, community concerns, and other matters related to the work of the Board.

Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth standards for employees.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.