BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE : Executive Director, School Support, Elementary

REPORTS TO : Community Superintendent

DEFINITION : Provides leadership, direction, support and accountability to principals to ensure that instructional and curricular programs are fully and appropriately implemented in assigned schools. Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned principals through the School Progress Plan (SPP) process as well as key performance indicators aligned through Blueprint 2.0 , the district's strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Provides professional and leadership development to principals and school-based leadership teams.
• Provides coaching, counseling, and assistance to administrators at assigned schools in the following areas: management, operations, finance, human resources, etc.
• Acts as an advocate for assigned schools; responds to parental inquires and participates in parent meetings.
• Evaluates principals based on identified metrics as outlined in the School Progress Plan.
• Supervises principals in analyzing student achievement data to align with curricular and instructional programs.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing and effective communication with community and parents regarding student achievement and school programs.
• Provides support to principals regarding staffing and scheduling needs to maximize school district resources.
• Provides professional development and leadership support related to systemwide initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with community superintendent to review, approve, and monitor the development and implementation of school-site budgets to ensure effective use of allocated funds within the approved budget.
• Oversees design and implementation of all school-based programs.
• Identifies, recruits, and engages in the selection of new principals that are committed to a standard of excellence.
• Works closely with Director, School Performance, to ensure School Progress Plans are aligned with the needs of the cluster of schools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training, and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience to include experience managing schools.
• Experience as a school teacher, administrator, and principal.
• Significant experience with information technology.
• Experience analyzing data to support and promote student achievement is required.
• Elementary experience is preferred.
• Possession of an earned doctorate degree is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with education beyond a master's degree will be given priority consideration.

Licenses and Certificates :

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland certificate as a Superintendent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of public school administration, organization, and curriculum development.
• Technology competency.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, Internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Skill in supervision.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to identify program needs and develop plans to meet those needs.
• Ability to implement, administer, evaluate, and modify programs.
• Ability to analyze data to evaluate programs and school performance.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, parents, public officials, and community organizations.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, travel to sites throughout the county, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $67.75. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Homer McCall,II
Director of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: hmccall@bcps.org