2025-131

POSITION:       SUPERVISOR OF SCIENCE

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 in science 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
• 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 Next Gerneration Science Standards, 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:

• Provide leadership for a comprehensive and consistent science education program
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and instructional improvements
• Support and evaluate teachers in collaboration with principals, providing coaching, consultation, and professional development
• Disseminate information on curriculum trends, professional growth, student activities, and awards to staff and departmental chairpersons
• Recruit, select, and place science teachers; supervise and guide teacher specialists
• Supervises, observes, and evaluates science teachers 
• Serves as a consultant and resource person for administrators, faculties, MTSS/School Improvement, study groups, and community organizations
• Recommend and implement policies and practices to strengthen science programs
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and national organizations focused on science/STEM education
• Coordinate science activities sponsored by private and governmental agencies
• Researches new materials and best practices for science instruction
• Schedule and monitor outdoor field trips, middle school outdoor school, and the Envirothon
• Coordinate federal, after-school, and specialized programs, including:
• • Title IV, Part A
  • Middle School After-School Program
  • PLTW Biomedical Science Program
• Plan and lead regular meetings with science teachers and departmental chairpersons
• 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