Specialist, Climate & Culture, Educator Development

Supports leadership in the design and delivery of systemic professional learning across the organization, with a specific focus on high expectations for students and staff. Supports professional development and training that enhances the academic achievement and culture and climate for the diverse student population and the development of a diverse workforce. Provides professional development to Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) stakeholders on a broad range of topics related to high expectations teaching, opportunity and belonging, and the development of equitable, universally designed work and learning environments. Supports and coaches’ system and school leaders to build capacity in communication, customer service, relationship building, problem solving and mutual accountability. Collaborates with all Divisions, Departments and Offices by designing, delivering, and evaluating high quality professional development and training in support of our system-wide goal of retaining high quality teachers, leaders and staff. Provides support to schools and offices on the development of programs and initiatives that support high expectations teaching and access to educational rigor for all students. Provides support to offices, departments, and divisions in developing and implementing progress plans that address the systemic focus on operational and educational excellence. Initiates and ensures collaboration across divisions to support schools in the development of initiatives that promote the accelerated achievement of underserved students. Supports the development of a leadership succession pipeline that ensures staff has competence in fostering the achievement of all learners. Assists schools and offices in responding to data that support the college and career readiness of all BCPS students. Collaborates with BCPS leadership to start dialogues, develop programs, facilitate professional development, and develop creative ways to engage staff in removing barriers to student success. Supports equity liaisons in working with school leadership teams to create equitable and inclusive educational and workplace environments for all students and staff. Serves on a variety of workgroups, committees, and councils with BCPS and with outside agencies and institutions. Supports the development and delivery of professional learning for teacher leaders. Supports the development and delivery of systemwide communication related to the PAR program. Supports the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program including but not limited to supporting the observation of culture and climate for coaching, management of teacher caseloads, planning and implementation of professional learning for consulting teachers, and PAR panel reporting and logistics. Supports the development of systemwide professional development content including the training of school-based facilitators and coordination with offices in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Schools. Assists with New Educator Orientation and New Educator Induction programs. Supports teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators with the implementation of the BCPS Teacher Professional Growth System for evaluation. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education or a field directly related to the assignment. Five years’ experience in leading programs in a public K-12 education setting. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Certificate or License appropriate to the area of assignment is preferred. Administrator I certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices, organizational development, and meeting the needs of all students. Demonstration of strong human relations skills. Demonstration of effective organizational and communication skills. Demonstration of computer/educational technology skills. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office and school environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and travel. FLSA: Exempt RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System. GRADE: OPE Grade 08 SALARY: $96,570 - $155,327 Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement. BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). Application Instructions: Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof of Degree Equivalency: Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx Pre-Employment Requirements: All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Contact Information Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 443-809-7874 sstansbury@bcps.org