Supervisor of Instruction (Elementary)

Supervisor of Instruction (Elementary)

Location:  Central Office, Oakland, MD
FTE:  Full-Time
Status:  Exempt (Certificated Administrative and Supervisor Unit, Category III)
Terms:  12-Months, 8 Hours per day, but may be greater depending upon system needs
Salary:  Certificated Administrative and Supervisor Unit, Category III Salary Schedule based upon experience and educational background ($99,961 -$123,341)
Supervisor:  Director of Elementary Education 
Availability:  July 1, 2026
Deadline:  Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Description: This position provides leadership in planning, developing, and implementing the district's elementary, Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented, and Media education programs. This position is supervisory in nature. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Eligible for or currently holds an Advanced Professional Certificate or License in Administration and Supervision issued by the Maryland State Department of Education
• Ability to understand and analyze data with the ability to lead others towards increased student outcomes at the school and county levels using data-driven decisions.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal expectations and the ability to apply high-leverage instructional strategies to support student outcomes.
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness, including using observation and feedback protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to lead high-quality professional learning.
• Proficiency in a variety of technology applications and the ability to assist others as needed.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree, or higher, in an applicable field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience, preferably in multiple grade levels
• Experience with structured literacy, MTSS, and data-based intervention systems

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment. 

• Leads curriculum development and implementation while supporting the alignment of instructional practices and resources to promote differentiated instruction, enrichment, MTSS, and to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, uses data to guide decisions and improve outcomes, and reviews/selects high-quality instructional materials in collaboration with teacher leaders.
• Collaborates with and leads teams of teachers and leaders in a variety of settings to support increased student outcomes.
• Prepares program reports and manages budgets, materials, and grants.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of instructional programs aligned with state and national standards.
• Provides professional learning opportunities aligned with district goals that encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Ensures instructional materials and curriculum documents are current, vertically and horizontally aligned, vetted by content experts, and designed to support differentiated instruction for diverse learners in alignment with MSDE guidance.
• Supervises and implements requirements for Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented, and Media programs.
• Works cooperatively and collectively with principals, staff, and other supervisors to ensure that instructional programs and services are coordinated in the schools and throughout the county.
• Supports teacher growth through observations, feedback, and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Total Compensation Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Questions: 

If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

Accommodation Requests:

If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.