Release Date: May 11, 2023 Application Deadline: May 25, 2023

Requisition 9928

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

POSITION: Supervisor of Virtual Learning

REPORTS TO: Chief of Academic Officer

LOCATION: Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on the SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees - Range C ($102,411 - $133,625)

Effective: July 2023

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete an online application. In addition to the online application, a letter of interest, resume, and any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the School Recruiter application. The online application, letter of interest, resume and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, professional qualifications, and a statement of the reasons for seeking this position. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than May 25, 2023. A writing sample may be required for applicants selected for an interview. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled.

NATURE OF WORK:

The Supervisor of Virtual Learning serves as the educational leader of a concentrated student program, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, student-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the Maryland Common Core State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Primary responsibilities also include leading staff development, supporting staff creation of Schoology courses, Schoology management, Edgenuity, Online Learning and HTT, IAEC, AEP and EVLO support This position requires the ability to observe and provide evaluative feedback regarding accountability, the effective and efficient use of technology, and the ability to deliver ongoing professional development. The position reports to the Chief Academic Officer.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work collaboratively with principals and instructional leaders;
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools;
• Ability to manage the responsibilities of planning, program development, program evaluation, personnel management, fiscal management, emergency procedures, scheduling, and facilities operations;
• Ability to demonstrate effective administrative skills, communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to compile data from various sources and analyze data to make informed decisions related to the curriculum, instructional program, and staff professional development;
• Ability to comply with financial, legal, and administrative processes, policies, and regulations;
• Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and seminars both during the regularly scheduled work day and/or evening and weekend events;
• Ability to serve as a positive representative of SMCPS at all times;
• Ability to interview, observe, evaluate, train and supervise staff;
• Ability to stay current on matters related to federal, state, and local curriculum, content, objectives, policies, regulations, and procedures;
• Ability to track and maintain an accurate accounting of allocated budgets at all times;
• Ability to present information verbally, in writing, and through presentations in a professional, clear and concise manner;
• Ability to respond to issues and inquiries from internal and external parties;
• Ability to maintain a clean and clear driver’s license and ability to operate a Board vehicle;
• Ability to perform work in an office setting as well as remotely from school buildings;
• Ability to attend meetings both in-county and outside the county as requested; and
• Ability to use technology effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Possess excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Possess excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The supervisor will serve as the educational leader of the Virtual Academy. In addition, the Supervisor will oversee the implementation and efficient integration of all educational technology such as Schoology, Edgenuity, EdPuzzle, Kami, etc. for SMCPS. This will include support and professional development and support of teacher observations. The supervisor will be responsible for performing the duties as described herein. The Chief Academic Officer may assign additional responsibilities.

Program Management

• Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the program consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the district, including instructional programs in the Maryland Common Core State Standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations.
• Adhere to Maryland school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Lead program level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
• Establish the schedule of instructional programs in conjunction with students’ home schools, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students that meet and exceed the Maryland College and Career Readiness State Standards, graduation requirements, and the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP).
• Provide and supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and district, in accordance with due process and other laws and regulations. File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, health, and discipline matters.
• Supervise all personnel assigned to the program, establishing clear expectations for roles, responsibilities, and performance to ensure that all job responsibilities are met and exceeded.
• Ensure that personnel evaluation procedures are accomplished in a fair and consistent manner that encourages accountability, growth and excellence, in accordance with law, Board policy, and contractual requirements.
• Follow SMCPS procedures for hiring staff, including affirmative action, recruitment and selection processes.
• Observe strictly, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all ethics requirements regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests.
• Fluent in Schoology navigation, content creation, and digital integration;
• Fluent in Schoology course and resource builds;
• Differentiate instruction to provide professional development and support based on upon leadership direction that focuses on supporting all teachers with blended, concurrent learning
• Assist the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Special Education, and other departments and sites in best practices for the use of Schoology.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to all staff in the areas of digital integration within Schoology.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, and implement highly effective instruction in an online environment.
• Models the use of technology in instruction and professional development.
• Provides leadership and support in program implementation and prepares required reports in a timely manner.
• Utilizes data to assist staff with developing and refining online and virtual instructional.
• Oversee the instructional component when a student transitions from a school placement to HHT, AEP, IEAC, and EVLO placement; and
• Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Superintendent and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

Program Culture

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Coordinate resources for comprehensive student and family health and social services.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, program personnel, and agencies associated with the program.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the program. Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the program.
• Provide leadership opportunities to a variety of certificated and non-certificated staff members.

Instructional Practices

• Supervise the instructional programs, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem solving, and creativity, that they address the range of skills and developmental needs found in the classroom, and that they encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and achievement.
• Regularly review student work to ensure that it is rigorous, purposeful, and engaging.
• Regularly review student assessments to ensure that they measure student mastery of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Ensure IEP/PST processes and procedures are followed with fidelity.

Data-Driven Instruction

• Work collaboratively to develop a comprehensive plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members.
• Organize and maintain a Pupil Services Team, which intervenes to solve behavioral, nutritional, attendance, and other problems, receive data-based teacher referrals of students who are not making progress, and makes referrals to appropriate health and human service agencies.
• Organize and supervise data-based procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health related concerns, and physical, emotional, and learning disabilities, coordinating the resources of the program and community to assist the student and family.
• Collect and analyze data regarding the needs and achievement of students, including local, State, and National assessments, and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs.
• Ensure that appropriate intervention/enrichment for individual students is provided, based on the results of assessments.
• Analyze student attendance, discipline, and achievement data to identify and eliminate disproportionality.
• Monitor the amount of instruction students miss due to absences and/or misbehavior.
• Analyze data obtained through observing teaching and learning to make recommendations for improvement for individual teachers.

Technology

• Demonstrate proficient use of student data management systems in order to analyze individual student data, teacher data and the effectiveness of the instructional program.
• Use technology for on-going root cause analysis of student performance to drive instructional decision making.
• Demonstrate proficient use of technology resources for scheduling building use, ordering materials, managing staff absences, communicating with the program community, video camera monitoring, interview/hiring process, etc.
• Demonstrate proficient use of technology resources to observe and evaluate staff.
• Use technology to accomplish daily tasks.

Professional Development

• Facilitate professional development for all staff focused on the achievement of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, aligned with identified curricular, instructional, and assessment needs and connected to the School Improvement Plan.
• Involve staff in determining their professional development needs.
• Work collaboratively with principals and instructional leaders to help them develop and implement professional development for their schools and those they support.
• Provide platform-specific training and support for Schoology and Edgenuity county-wide.
• Facilitate professional development for all staff focused on developing cultural proficiency.

Engage the Community

• Working with the staff and families, facilitate the development of a program vision that encompasses values, challenges, and opportunities for the academic, social, and emotional development of each student.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
• Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, colleagues and representatives of resource agencies within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Supervisor of Virtual Learning shall:

• Hold a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate;
• Hold a Maryland Administrator I endorsement, Administrator II endorsement preferred;
• Have at least four (4) years excellent experience in teaching and working at the appropriate level;
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a leadership role at the school or system level;
• Have extensive knowledge of Schoology and Edgenuity; and
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable, and legal.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on the SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees - Range C

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: SMASA

05.2023

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.