Supervisor Of Instruction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Terms of Employment: 12-month 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Scale: EACC, A2_SP

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Primary Purpose: Provide executive leadership for specialized instruction, related services, accessibility supports, instructional improvement, and district accountability initiatives to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, evidence-based instruction and equitable access to educational opportunities while improving district performance and instructional outcomes.

Education and Work Experience

• Master's and/or advanced graduate degree and/or doctoral degree in Special Education.

• Eligibility for or currently holds a Maryland certification in Special Education.

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.

  • Experience in providing Professional Learning to adults with proven instructional practices for students receiving special education services

• Maryland Administrator I credential required 

  • Preferred prior experience in supervising direct reports

Qualifications

• Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.

• Ability to speak and write effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in Special Education instructional practices, compliance, IEP writing, and monitoring of IEP goals.

• Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools.

• Demonstrated successful leadership in educational activities.

• Understanding of effective schools' research and Special Education practice research, as well as demonstrated effort to implement the research findings into daily practices in schools.

• Understanding of the continuum of special education programs and services.

Essential Job Functions

Instructional Leadership & Improvement

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide instructional practices for students with disabilities. 
• Establish annual instructional priorities aligned with the Department of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Strategic Plan. 
• Develop district guidance, instructional frameworks, and implementation expectations for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), inclusive practices, intervention delivery, and progress monitoring. 
• Monitor instructional implementation through data analysis, classroom observations, instructional rounds, and collaboration with school leaders. 
• Lead district initiatives that improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities. 

Related Services & Accessibility

• Partner closely with the Coordinator of Related Services to coordinate districtwide delivery of related and accessibility support services. 
• Ensure consistent implementation of related service procedures across Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Vision Services, Audiology, Adapted Physical Education, and Mealtime Supports. 
• Lead planning around staffing models, workload allocation, service delivery systems, and operational efficiencies. 
• Analyze service delivery trends and recommend improvements that increase access and effectiveness. 

Compensatory Services

• Lead district implementation of compensatory education services following IEP Team decisions, dispute resolution outcomes, corrective actions, mediation, or due process. 
• Develop standardized procedures for scheduling, documenting, monitoring, and completing compensatory services. 
• Monitor districtwide completion rates and ensure timely implementation. 
• Coordinate communication with schools, providers, and the Division of Dispute Resolution & Compliance to support case closure. 

Instructional Accountability & School Improvement

• Analyze instructional, behavioral, service delivery, and student outcome data to identify district trends and improvement priorities. 
• Develop district improvement strategies based on student performance, service implementation, and instructional fidelity. 
• Partner with principals to address instructional challenges and strengthen special education programming. 
• Develop and monitor district instructional dashboards that support continuous improvement.

MSDE Accountability & Grant Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of improvement plans related to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Special Education Indicators. 
• Analyze state and local performance data and coordinate district strategies to improve accountability outcomes. 
• Coordinate development and implementation of federal, state, and local grant initiatives supporting specialized instruction and related services. 
• Collaborate on grant writing, implementation, budgeting, fiscal monitoring, and required reporting. 
• Ensure instructional initiatives align with state accountability expectations and available funding sources. 

Professional Learning & Capacity Building

• Develop districtwide professional learning plans for instructional staff, related service providers, instructional assistants, and school administrators. 
• Lead implementation of evidence-based instructional practices through coaching, technical assistance, and collaborative learning structures. 
• Develop instructional guidance documents, implementation tools, and district resources. 
• Promote collaboration among instructional specialists, behavior specialists, related service providers, and school leadership teams. 

Organizational Leadership

• Supervise Instructional Specialists and provide functional leadership for the Coordinator of Related Services and assigned instructional teams. 
• Support staffing recommendations, organizational planning, and resource allocation. 
• Lead cross-divisional initiatives that strengthen instructional quality and service delivery. 
• Represent the Department in district committees, state initiatives, and collaborative partnerships. 
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention. 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.