POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Supervisor, Office of Professional Learning and Leadership,
the Alternative Teaching Pathways Liaison assumes the lead role in managing the
Maryland approved alternative teaching pathways/alternative certification programs
for Prince George’s County Public Schools.
The incumbent will be responsible for recruiting, screening and
approving applicants for inclusion in the alternative teaching
pathways/alternative certification programs and supporting the entire
alternative certification experience.
The Alternative Teaching Pathways Liaison will be responsible for coordinating
meetings and workgroups with various stakeholders in an effort to maximize
program efficiency and effectiveness and expand alternative teaching
pathways/alternative certification offerings.
The incumbent will monitor and provide oversight and guidance to program
participants and facilitate improvement strategy meetings both locally and with
the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plans
and hosts alternative teaching pathways and alternate certification information
sessions; provides opportunities for program participants, mentors and
administrators to network and to collaborate on program improvement and
expansion;
Maintains
a database of applicant data and program participant data; compiles and
distributes various reports as required; uses data to ensure participant
satisfaction and retention goals are met, as well as to ensure program
participants are on track to meet program requirements and expectations;
Creates
and implements communication and support structures for participants of
alternative certification programs; collaborates with partnering offices and
departments as necessary to ensure the success of program participants;
Consults
with the Office of Certification to determine eligibility and certification
requirements prior to admitting candidates into the program; monitors certification
status of alternative certification teachers, communicating in electronic,
written and oral formats with employees and administrators; ensures program
participants are kept up-to-date on all program and certification requirements;
Develops
university partnerships in an effort to grow and expand the alternative
certification programs offered; outreach to non-teaching and
conditional/provisional educators to develop “Grow Your Own” pipeline program;
Works
in partnership with teacher program training providers to develop and implement
alternative teacher training; leads and supports professional development
workshops;
Monitors
the pre-employment training plan for alternative certification teacher
candidates; collaborates with HR staffing and school-based administrators to
ensure a smooth transition for program participants;
Partners
with HR staffing regarding projected needs in critical teaching shortage areas,
designs recruitment efforts and program expansion opportunities with projected
needs in mind;
Facilitates
periodic residency evaluations and collaborates with other offices/departments
as appropriate;
Recruits,
hires and assigns mentors to alternative certification teachers and monitors
the mentor program; supports program participants in developing strong
relationships with mentors; assumes time-keeper role for mentors;
Provides
advice and guidance to applicants and alternative certification teacher program
participants; serves as a resource on alternative certification for current and
prospective program participants;
Maintains
up-to-date knowledge base of Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs
and state certification requirements;
Serves
as a liaison between PGCPS and MSDE, as well as the local expert on alternative
certification programs; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability
to analyze, interpret and communicate alternative certification requirements and
procedures to a wide range of stakeholders; knowledge of state certification
and alternative certification requirements, including the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA);
Drives
a strong culture among program participants of accountability, performance,
reflection and improvement;
Ability
to collaborate and work effectively as a team; proactively works in partnership
with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and
cooperative relationships with others;
Ability
to deliver effective customer service; makes customers and their needs a
primary focus and takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and
concerns;
Ability
to communicate effectively and convey reliable accurate information so
that the recipient clearly understands its intent; uses appropriate written,
verbal, or electronic communication format to disseminate information;
Ability
to multi-task, organize and prioritize in a fast paced, rigorous environment;
and
Skilled
in maintaining, using and interpreting data to provide projections and reports;
ability to analyze information to make data-driven decisions and
recommendations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
required from an accredited college or university in education, human resources,
curriculum and instruction or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Five years of progressively responsible
experience in human resources/human capital management or professional
development (teaching, building leadership), some of which preferably has been
in an educational setting.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.