Specialist, Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)

Provide expertise, service, and support in elementary English Language Arts teaching and learning with a focus on instructional planning, instructional delivery, and measuring and analyzing student outcomes. Work closely with classroom teachers and school-based teacher leaders to effectively implement instruction aligned with curricular materials and the Maryland College and Career Standards. Collaborate with instructional leadership teams to monitor and evaluate formative and summative data and make instructional recommendations. Facilitate ongoing, job-embedded professional learning and in-classroom coaching on the use of evidence-based instructional practices and responsive instruction. Perform other duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Models, co-teaches, and facilitates professional learning to demonstrate the effective implementation of curriculum and instructional pedagogy for teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators. Provides support to individual teachers and/or grade level teams through the provision of daily, consistent, ongoing support to schools to guide the implementation of the curriculum. Plans and provides professional learning and coaching on the implementation of effective, research-based curriculum. Identifies and recommends prevention, intervention, and enrichment opportunities for students in ELA. Plans and provides professional learning and coaching on monitoring and analyzing student data and using identified student learning needs to make responsive instructional decisions. Provides leadership in identifying Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) English Language Arts curricular needs. Provides leadership in the development, revision, and/or implementation of the curriculum to address the standards and indicators in the Maryland College and Career Readiness Framework. Maintains a collaborative relationship with MSDE, community agencies, institutions of higher learning and other leaders in English Language Arts education that benefits schools and supports system priorities. Provides parents, guardians, and community stakeholder groups with information and strategies that can be implemented with children to enhance student learning. Performs additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education, Training and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or master’s equivalent. Five years of teaching experience in elementary education, with progressive leadership responsibilities. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in an area appropriate to the assignment. Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement preferred. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in an area appropriate to the assignment. Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement preferred. Reading Specialist endorsement preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Demonstration of skill, experience, content knowledge, and pedagogy in English Language Arts and the science of reading. Demonstration of skill and experience in data analysis and identification of instructional implications. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and professional development. Demonstration of strong leadership, organization, and human relations skills. Demonstration of technology competencies (e.g., database creation, spreadsheets, word processing, and applications related to the content). Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is interactive and performed primarily in a school environment. Work hours will include after school and evenings. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. FLSA: Exempt RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. GRADE: CASE Grade 08 SALARY: $94,734 - $143,545 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 Ann Geisinger Manager, HR Staffing, Educator and Instructional Operations [email protected] 443-809-4151