Educational Specialist II - Social Studies

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking an Educational Specialist II - Social Studies to design and refine K-12 instructional materials and lead professional learning for social studies educators. The role collaborates with district leaders and partners to ensure equitable, inquiry-based instruction across the system.

The position emphasizes alignment with state standards, support for teachers, and coordination of district initiatives, including partnerships with cultural organizations, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• MSDE licensure with Social Studies endorsement required.
• At least five years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• At least three years' experience teaching Social Studies.
• At least three years developing K-12 Social Studies curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of MSDE standards, C3 Framework and CCRS.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across levels and partners.
• Proficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine K-12 social studies curriculum and assessments aligned to MSDE standards.
• Design and facilitate professional learning for teachers.
• Assist teachers and school teams with curriculum implementation and resources.
• Use data and educator feedback to guide instructional support and decisions.
• Coordinate district initiatives like Baltimore City History Day and partnerships with cultural organizations.
• Maintain social studies websites and CANVAS platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance instruction across City Schools.
• Ensure content is equitable, culturally responsive, and inclusive.

Skills

Curriculum design

Professional learning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven instruction

MSDE standards knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

MSDE licensure with Social Studies endorsement

Tools

Google Suites

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Educational Specialist II - Social Studies

District Office

District Office - Position - Teaching and Learning

Job Number 8600047725

Start Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Closing Date

The Educational Specialist II plays a critical role in advancing K-12 Social Studies programming by designing, developing, and refining high-quality instructional materials, including scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, and professional learning resources. The Specialist collaborates closely with teacher developers and leads key components of professional learning to ensure that instructionisrigorous, inquiry-based,culturally responsive, and inclusive. The Educational Specialist alsoworks with other stakeholders such as school leaders, district office team,vendors, and community partners toimplement strategic initiatives defined by the Social Studies Office, ensuring alignment, coherence, and a shared vision across the K-12 social studies program.

Essential Functions

• Supports the development, coordination, and refinement of K-12 social studies curriculum and assessments aligned to the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards and the MSDE Social Studies Framework.
• Identifiesand incorporates research-based instructional practices to strengthen social studies teaching and learning.
• Designs andfacilitatesprofessional learning that promotes high-quality, inquiry-driven, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Assiststeachers, teacher leaders, and school teams with curriculum implementation, effective instructional practices, and classroom resources.
• Uses data, student work, and educator feedback todetermineneeds and guide instructional support.
• Participates in reviewing and selecting instructional materials and digital tools for social studies.
• Supports and co-coordinates district initiatives, including Baltimore City History Day and partnerships with local cultural organizations.
• Builds andmaintainscollaborative relationships with district offices, community partners, and cultural institutions to strengthen social studies programming.
• Ensures social studies content isequitable, reflects multiple perspectives, and supports all learners.
• Conducts school visits and provides targeted school-level support as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance social studies instruction across City Schools.
• Maintains and manages instructional communication platforms, including the elementary, middle, and high school Social Studies websites and the CANVAS platform.
• Attends meetings and performsadditionalduties as requested by the Social Studies Coordinator and Director.
• Serves as an educational liaison with district personnel, administrators, teachers, and parents by responding to Social Studies-related inquiries.
• Carries out all responsibilities in alignment with federal and state law, Board policies, and professional standards.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work;participatesand contributes fully as a team member; 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.

Maximum Salary 161856.00

Minimum Salary 94735.00

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expresslystatedotherwise with respect to the qualificationsindicatedinthe position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experiencethatprovide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institute of higher education. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional licensure with a Social Studies endorsement.
• At least five years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• At least three years' experience teaching Social Studies.
• At least three years' experience developingK-12 Social Studies curriculum, demonstratingdeep content knowledge and a sustained record of successful implementation.
• Comprehensive understanding of MSDE Social Studies Content Standards; the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework; and the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.
• Ability to develop andmaintaincollaborative relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills that support effective team-building and collaborative work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skilled in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in interpreting, understanding, and applying data to inform instructional decision-making.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, organize a busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, management systems, Google Suites, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits

• 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 Retirment Plan.

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 ($94,735 - $142,846).