Baltimore County Public Schools

Specialist, Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)

Baltimore County Public Schools$94K — $143K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in education or related field required.
  • Five years of teaching experience in elementary education preferred.
  • Possession of Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate required.
  • Endorsements in Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction preferred.
  • Reading Specialist endorsement is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and curriculum development is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Models and co-teaches curriculum implementation for teachers and administrators.
  • Provides ongoing support to teachers or grade-level teams in curriculum execution.
  • Facilitates professional learning and coaching on research-based curriculum practices.
  • Analyzes student data and guides responsive instructional decisions.
  • Leads in identifying curricular needs for English Language Arts in BCPS.
  • Collaborates with external stakeholders to support educational priorities.
  • Informs parents and community members about supporting student learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans available.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage included.
  • Flexible spending accounts offered for employee convenience.
  • Paid holidays and sick leave provided.
  • Options for flexible leave like FMLA and personal business days.
  • Eligibility for retirement plans including 403(b) and 457 plans.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

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.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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 analyzingstudent 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.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree or masters 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 athttps://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.

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About Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is a large public school district located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The district has a diverse student population of over 115,000 students and employs over 18,000 staff members. BCPS is the 25th largest school district in the United States. The district operates 174 schools, including 115 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 24 high schools. BCPS is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students and preparing them for college and career success.
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