Educational Specialist II - Literacy

About the role

The Educational Specialist II - Literacy supports secondary literacy (grades 9-12) within the Office of English Language Arts and Literacy. This role advances secondary literacy initiatives across Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), including curriculum, assessment, and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy in grades 9-12.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional learning opportunities that promote evidence-based instructional practices in secondary literacy.
• Safeguards the implementation of district curriculum and assessment programs for grades 9-12.
• Analyzes and uses data to strategically support the instructional needs of teachers and school leaders.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to schools and school leaders on effective literacy practices and instructional strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues across departments and offices to advance high-quality teaching and learning throughout the district.
• Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity in handling information.
• Works collaboratively and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institute of higher education.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) license with an Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Three years of teaching experience in secondary literacy, grades 9-12.
• Three years of experience developing and delivering professional learning opportunities to teachers in urban school settings.
• At least five years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of current research in secondary literacy best practices.
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Ability to lead and motivate a productive team of individuals.
• A commitment to educational equity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, and organize a busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Pay

Maximum Salary: $161,856.00
Minimum Salary: $94,735.00

Schedule

Full time