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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT → CLASSIFICATION → INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, PRE-K-12 SECONDARY ELD
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and conducts professional development linked to instructing secondary school EML students in collaboration with instructional specialists and other MCPS offices using best practices aligned to the professional learning standard. Participates in all committees and meetings to support secondary school initiatives for EML students. Edits pilot course proposals and reports for secondary school courses piloted by the Secondary ELD team in the Department of Secondary Curriculum and Districtwide Programs. Represents the needs of EML students on committees and work groups that investigate differentiation, appropriate intervention strategies, accommodations, and grading and reporting guidelines. .Develops curriculum resources and supports the implementation of the MCPS ELD curriculum, 6-12. Meets with ELDL teachers to analyze formal and informal data to facilitate appropriate instructional decisions for programming, scheduling, and instructional practices for secondary EML students. Provides support to schools for the effective implementation of an ELD program that is aligned to program accountability measures. Provides support to schools related to scheduling and effective instructional strategies for EMLs. Plans and facilitates sessions at countywide ELD teacher meetings for ELD teachers and teacher leaders. Collaborates with the ELD central office team, content teams, school staff, and parents to develop and support implementation of the online curriculum. Serves as a content expert on a content team developing and supporting effective use of curriculum, instruction, and professional development resources in an online learning community (OLC). Uses web and video technology to help support effective implementation of the specified content area in the OLC. Uses knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, effective differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally relevant curriculum to design and implement curriculum that is accessible and engaging for all learners. Works closely with school staff to support effective implementation of ELD and effective instructional practices and to collect feedback for OLC improvements. Supports and models effective development, evaluation, and rating of instructional and professional development resources by school-based staff users of the OLC. Analyzes, evaluates, and supports effective instruction. Provides consultative services to school-based staff to support student achievement of the MCPS curriculum. Makes on-site and web-based presentations to parents and staff. Reviews field appropriate literature and research studies and reports to support and disseminate instructional best practices in a specified content that develop content knowledge and skills, critical and creative thinking, and academic success. Evaluates findings and suggests modifications to improve existing programs, products, and services. Prepares draft communications, responses, and presentations, using web-based technology to facilitate timeliness and quality. Evaluates and selects instructional materials and textbooks. Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
This description may be changed at any time.