Instructional Specialist- Secondary Advanced Academic Services
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Closing date
- Dec 15, 2023
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- School and Teaching
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Secondary Advanced Academic Services (AAS) Instructional Specialist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the secondary gifted services and the Young Scholars model. In addition, the specialist will work in unison with the Director of Advanced Academics Services to assist with the administration of AAS programs for screening, referral, identification, and placement of elementary students in AAS services or Young Scholars. The person will provide regular, school-based instructional support and professional learning to ensure alignment of written and taught curriculum at the secondary level. In addition, the person will work closely with the central office instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established district-wide objectives and goals in support of the ACPS Strategic Plan and the Local Plan for the Gifted.
This job reports to the Director of Advanced Academic Services.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education postgraduate professional in secondary teaching license required, or the ability to obtain one, including an endorsement in gifted education or the ability to obtain one.
Experience: Five years of K-12 teaching experience and gifted experience; secondary gifted experience preferred.
Essential Functions
- Works in unison with the Director of Advanced Academic Services to administer or assist with the administration of special AAS programs for screening, referral, identification, and placement of AAS students in cooperation with the school, student services, and administrative personnel to ensure equitable practices and policies.
- Implements procedures and processes to identify gifted and advanced students at the grades 6-12 levels, Young Scholars, and Governor's School.
- Provides regular and effective communication to internal and external stakeholders through the AAS website, newsletters, and division-wide communication outlets.
- Fosters communication, understanding, and public awareness of school division services to students receiving AAS services, including Young Scholars, Dull-Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and Honors services while dismantling systemic racism within these academic areas.
- Responds to inquiries from various sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, and provide information and/or direction.
- Provides regular, school-based instructional support and professional learning to ensure gifted resources and instructional strategies are alignment with written and taught curriculum at the secondary level.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established district-wide objectives and goals in support of the ACPS Strategic Plan. Including, disseminating information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field that affords equity and diversity within gifted and advanced academics.
- Assists teachers in the improvement of instructional delivery and performance. Supports teachers and Honors, Dual-Enrollment, and AP teachers to assist them in implementing established curricula and/or individual student plans.
- Assists the Director of Gifted and Advanced Academics Services with secure data analysis focusing on AAS student- enrollment and distribution of students within the school division in adherence to ACPS policies, including disproportionality and underrepresented student groups and other selected information on AAS students.
- Participates in various meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
- May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by the supervisor.
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
- Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
- Must follow safety and health protocols.
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Company
Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.
The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.
T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.
The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!
- Location
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2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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