• Supports Director of Specialized Learning in providing leadership in the implementation of the TSI plan.
• Supports MTSS Coordinator with managing the work of K-2 literacy interventionists in pilot schools.
• Provides support and training to staff executing district initiatives aligned to TSI.
• Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates training and professional development to City Schools employees to build capacity in the application of K-2 literacy RTI processes.
• Provides leadership in coordinating professional development opportunities for K-2 literacy teachers and interventionists aligned to the district's TSI plan.
• Provides support to schools and offices on the development and implementation of TSI programs and initiatives.
• Provides support to multiple schools in developing and implementing processes and protocols for effectively identifying, providing intervention to, and monitoring the progress of students in need of tiered literacy supports in grades K-2.
• Provides support to offices in developing and implementing plans related to effective tiered intervention strategies aligned with the district's Early Literacy strategy.
• Provides training and implementation support on building systems and structures for effective collaborative data-based decision making processes in K-2 literacy at the school-level.
• Provides support to schools to increase the use of intervention practices with a research-based evidence of effectiveness.
• Provides support with developing required reports.
• Serves as a liaison to external partners, offices, and school-based staff to ensure the coordinated delivery of services to schools.
• Serves as a liaison to district offices and workgroups to support with planning for scale.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal, state, and local laws, Board of Education policies, and the professional standards.

COMPETENCIES

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or institution. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Three years teaching experience in K-12 setting; urban experience preferred.
• Expertise in leading programs serving struggling learners, with demonstrated understanding in the areas of RTI, collaborative data analysis, and literacy intervention.
• Understanding of current research-based practices to include the ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong human relations skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills.
• Creative and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google Drive tools including Forms, Sheets, and Docs as well as Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations to varying audiences.
• Ability to develop and facilitate trainings and workshops.
• Ability to prepare standard operating procedures, reports, and other written documents.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• A commitment to educational equity.

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 ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies , , , , , , and , and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.