Senior System Learning & Development Specialist

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,709 - 102,003; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Specialist III in System Learning & Development to lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning initiatives that boost employee effectiveness and organizational health.

The role involves managing districtwide programs, LMS administration, course development, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure accessible, compliant, and impactful learning experiences aligned with district priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of relevant full-time professional experience; competitive candidates with five years of experience.
• Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning or employee development programs.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and professional learning best practices.
• Knowledge of workforce policies, compliance requirements, and applicable regulations affecting employee learning and development, or ability to quickly learn.
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) or ability to rapidly learn and administer such systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and influence without direct authority.
• Commitment to equity, continuous learning, and development of others.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to districtwide learning and leadership development strategies.
• Design, facilitate, manage, and evaluate professional learning programs for diverse employee groups.
• Lead planning, implementation, oversight, and improvements of mandatory compliance training and other districtwide learning requirements.
• Administer LMS processes including course development, enrollment, completion tracking, reporting, and user support.
• Establish standards for learning design, content quality, accessibility, and records.
• Conduct needs assessments and data analysis to identify workforce development needs.
• Build partnerships within Human Capital and with schools and district offices.
• Design coaching, train-the-trainer, facilitation, and leadership development approaches.
• Lead cross-functional projects and multi-stakeholder workgroups.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communications to support decision-making and engagement.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Project management

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Specialist III in System Learning & Development to lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning initiatives that boost employee effectiveness and organizational health.

The role involves managing districtwide programs, LMS administration, course development, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure accessible, compliant, and impactful learning experiences aligned with district priorities.