2025-130

POSITION:       SUPERVISOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT: INSTRUCTION

LOCATION:      CENTRAL OFFICE

REPORTS TO:   CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

SALARY:           UNIT II SALARY SCALE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be eligible for or hold a Maryland State Department of Education certificate as supervisor
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level
• Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (A&S)
• Able to effectively supervise, evaluate teachers, and organize/implement professional development
• Have a good command of oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a minimum of 5 years successful experience as a school-based administrator
• Have experience in teaching and/or administering early learning/elementary programs
• Must have experience implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Have a record of success in leadership and program implementation
• Possess knowledge of curriculum and educational trends with a vision for high educational standards
• Be knowledgeable about Maryland's Early Learning Initiatives, the school improvement process, Maryland School Assessment Program and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
• Have the ability to organize meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with staff, students, and community
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district/state requirements and ACPS policies
• Have strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple community agencies
• Able of performing essential duties of position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Grant writing experience and grant administration experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the development and implementation of the early childhood/elementary curricula
• Oversees the establishing, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, engaging, high quality research-based professional development program to enhance the knowledge and competency of teachers, principals and other elementary staff
• Works with outside educational authorities and regulatory bodies on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development issues
• Interviews and recommends teachers and instructional assistants for employment for early childhood/elementary positions
• Supervises, observes, and evaluates elementary teachers (PreK-5)
• Supervises the prekindergarten, early childhood, and elementary programs, including managing the budget, monitoring the student selection process, and pursuing state validation of the programs
• Serves as a consultant and resource person for administrators, faculties, MTSS/School Improvement, study groups, and community organizations
• Serves as a member of the Central Office Technical Support Team to provide assistance and consultation to schools not achieving academic growth
• Serves as a liaison between the local school system and the Maryland State Department of Education
• Completes reports at the local and state levels as required
• Serves as a liaison between community early childhood/elementary programs and the ACPS
• Serves as a member of the School Improvement Plan monitoring committee
• Provides leadership for the implementation of early childhood/elementary parent programs
• Coordinates early childhood/elementary programs with the Department of Special Education
• Researches new materials and best practices for early child and elementary instruction
• Works cooperatively to provide and/or arrange engaging, research-based professional development programs and activities to enhance the knowledge and competency of teachers and principals
• Works closely with the elementary instructional coaches to provide job imbedded professional development opportunities for teachers and to analyze assessment data
• Provides transition assistance for students moving to middle school and program assistance by consulting with middle school
• Writes and administers grants, as well as fulfills all reporting requirements
• Serves on various committees and task forces related to early childhood/elementary achievement
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Chief Academic Officer

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the ACPS web based application system. Current employees must create an internal account by following the directions listed on the ACPS website located at http://acpsmd.org and navigating to the Job Opportunities tab which will lead to the link to create an account and apply.

Applications must be completed no later than 11:59 p.m., September 20, 2025 

Posting Date: September 11, 2025

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Kate Loughrie, Chief Academic Officer at 301-759-2053.

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER