Position Type:
Certificated – School-Based Administration/BSAP Saturday Math Academy Administrator (Temporary)
Date Posted:
6/22/2023
Location:
Oakland Mills High School
Closing Date:
08/01/2023
Administrator, Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA)
A completed application includes all application materials and two supervisory references.
This position is posted until filled, with an initial screening date of July 21, 2023.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials in a timely fashion.
Description:
Under direction of the Black Student Achievement Program Specialist, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy Administrator is responsible for administering and supervising the BSAP Saturday Math Academy (SMA) program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community. Functions of this position include, but are not limited to, establishing a safe and nurturing climate conducive to teaching and learning, providing instructional leadership for the implementation of curriculum and coordinating professional learning for teachers and staff that ultimately lead to the acceleration of academic achievement.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership in the operation of the BSAP Saturday Math Academy and implementation of the Howard County Public School System’s Strategic Call to Action at the program level.
- Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the HCPSS Mathematics Curriculum.
- Articulate a clear vision for the HCPSS BSAP Saturday Math Academy.
- Utilize a variety of data to analyze student achievement data, improve classroom instruction and for continuous process improvement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to academic success and the social-emotional well-being for all students.
- Require and obtain a high level of performance from all personnel.
- Cultivate leadership within the BSAP-SMA team.
- Demonstrate active leadership and good judgment when working with all staff members.
- Assure that positive attitudes toward students and others are cultivated and that effective skills in human relations are developed and practiced.
- Intentionally seek authentic feedback from various segments of the BSAP-SMA community regarding the operation and performance.
- Carry out the policies of the state and the county Boards of Education and the laws of Maryland.
- Perform administrative tasks including: hiring, budget development and management, scheduling, planning meetings, professional learning for staff, managing communications, updating and revising BSAP-SMA forms and documents.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
This job description is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications listed below to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, letter of introduction, and resume to specifically address each qualification.
Education and Certifications:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Education or a related field.
- Hold, or be eligible for, a valid Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with the Administrator I endorsement at the time of application.
Experience:
- Have three years of successful teaching and/or school-based professional leadership experience.
- Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication with the ability to work effectively with persons with diverse backgrounds.
- Outstanding references relative to demonstrated knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to act effectively under stress.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Excellent mathematics knowledge base.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in Education or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with knowledge and experience of diverse cultures.
- Ability to use initiative to define and resolve problems.
- Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
- Advance computer application skills.
- Experience and demonstrated success in program planning and development.
- Successful team building and collaborative work experiences.
Salary:
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy Administrator is hired on a yearly basis. The term of service coincides with the academic school year. The rate for certified staff is $45.00 per hour.
Application:
A complete online application and all application materials, including two reference surveys, must be submitted by July 21, 2023.
Please be sure to include the following in your application materials:
- A complete listing of employment (locations,
- Dates of employment
- Names of direct supervisors
Additional Information:
There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.
Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.
Equal opportunity employer
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCPSS ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Attachment(s):
- Administrator, Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA)