Coordinator - Literacy

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

PSASA union affiliation

State Retirement System

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Literacy Coordinator to align K-12 literacy with Maryland standards, develop curricula, and lead professional development across schools. You will partner with offices and vendors to identify best practices and resources to improve teaching and learning district-wide.

The role requires a Master's degree in education with a Maryland Administrator I endorsement, multiple years of curriculum and PD experience, and strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or University.
• Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement.
• Three years teaching experience in English/languages, preferably in elementary and secondary.
• Three years' experience developing and delivering professional development to teachers.
• Extensive knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, and development of curriculum, assessments, and professional development for literacy.
• Knowledge and experience in literacy, curriculum development and test creation.
• Experience managing large scale projects.
• Knowledge of current research in elementary literacy best practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, PD Tracking and reporting software, databases, and Online Professional Learning software.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules and policies affecting City Schools' educators.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional development around best practices in literacy.
• Uses data collected to strategically support the needs of teachers and students.
• Develops and provides appropriate guidance for schools and school leaders on best practices in literacy.
• Coordinates and develops curriculum and assessments for literacy.
• Collaborates with multiple offices across the organization to ensure cohesive implementation of literacy.
• Works in partnership with a highly motivated team from multiple offices to advance teaching and learning in the district.
• Ensures communication with matters related to equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team motivation

Curriculum development

Literacy knowledge

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in education

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate – Administrator I

Three years teaching English/languages

Three years PD development experience

Knowledge of Maryland standards and literacy

Experience managing large-scale projects

Knowledge of elementary literacy research

Excellent verbal and written communication

Familiarity with education laws/regulations affecting City Schools

Tools

Microsoft Office

PD Tracking software

Databases

Online Professional Learning software

Job description

Coordinates K-12 literacy efforts within Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), including but not limited to assessments, curriculum, and professional development. The literacy coordinator will assist with the development and revision of curriculum aligned to both the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and the City Schools Instructional Models for Literacy. They will work with partners and vendors to identify quality practices and resources, as well as design professional development to support teaching and learning in the district.

Essential Functions

• Plans and coordinates the implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional development around best practices in
• Uses data collected to strategically support the needs of teachers and
• Develops and provides appropriate guidance for schools and school leaders on best practices in
• Coordinates and develops curriculum and assessments for
• Collaborates with multiple offices across the organization to ensure cohesive implementation of literacy
• Works in partnership with a highly motivated team from multiple offices to advance teaching and learning in the district.
• Ensures communication with matters related to
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary 180471.00

Minimum Salary 101250.00

Desired Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or University.
• Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement.
• Three years teaching experience in English/languages, preferably in elementary and secondary.
• Three years' experience developing and delivering professional development to teachers.
• Extensive knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, and development of curriculum, assessments, and professional development for literacy.
• Knowledge and experience in literacy, curriculum development and test creation.
• Experience managing large scale projects.
• Knowledge of current research in elementary literacy best practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, PD Tracking and reporting software, databases, and Online Professional Learning software.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules and policies affecting City Schools' educators.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits

• This position is eligible for benefits.
• To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement System.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($101,250- 149,361).