Educational Specialist II - Social Studies

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 162 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PSASA bargaining union

State Retirement Plan

Benefits eligible

Résumé du poste

Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore, MD, seeks an Educational Specialist II - Social Studies to design, develop, and refine high-quality instructional materials for K-12 Social Studies. You will lead professional learning, support teachers, and collaborate with district leaders, community partners, and cultural institutions to ensure rigorous, inclusive instruction.

The role emphasizes equitable content, data-driven decision making, and alignment with MSDE standards across a city-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• MSDE Social Studies licensure with endorsement.
• At least five years of full-time professional experience.
• At least three years of teaching Social Studies.
• At least three years developing K-12 Social Studies curriculum.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and refine K-12 social studies curriculum and assessments aligned to standards.
• Design and facilitate professional learning to promote inquiry-driven instruction.
• Assist teachers and school teams with curriculum implementation and resources.
• Use data and educator feedback to guide instructional support.
• Collaborate with district offices, school leaders, vendors, and community partners.
• Maintain and manage district social studies websites and CANVAS platform.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Independent judgment

Data interpretation

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MSDE licensure (Social Studies)

Outils

Google Suites

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Educational Specialist II - Social Studies

District Office

District Office - Position - Teaching and Learning

Job Number 8600048176

Start Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

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 -- 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 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).