• Provides input into the development of plans to meet student needs, to integrate and connect learning and to address the differing learning styles of students.
• Provides professional and technical assistance to administrators, teachers, and staff in areas related to the implementation of instructional support for teachers and paraprofessional staff.
• Plans and delivers content based professional development activities for teachers and administrators during the school day, after school, in the evening, on Saturdays, and during the summer.
• Assists with monitoring of the alignment and implementation of curriculum with national, state, and local standards, school goals and student assessments areas. Assists in increasing teacher content area knowledge and delivery.
• Uses student performance and achievement data as tools to identify barriers to success and assists with the designing of strategies for improvement. Supports teachers with professional learning opportunities and direct classroom supports.
• Supports school-level faculty training on the use of diagnostic, formative, and daily assessment tools.
• Supports efforts to customize or create formative assessment tools.
• Supports and coordinates with schools and partners to provide extended learning opportunities.
• Serves as an advisor to other network team members on academic related questions.
• Assists in the implementation and support of new initiatives and standards that provide for quality instruction and effective student services.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and the professional standards.

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education (English); Reading Specialist preferred.
• Three years of proficient teaching in literacy content area.
• Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and test creation.
• Knowledge of effective student, school, and district assessment tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effective coaching skills that will increase teacher effectiveness.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to facilitate positive communication and coordination of program activities with teachers, administrators, and staff.

• Effective and experienced facilitator of professional development.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Valid Class C Noncommercial driver's license and daily access to personal transportation

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

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

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.