• Serve as the on-site expert on the district's literacy curriculum to provide direct support to teacher teams.
• Lead best practices in teaching higher order literacy skills across content areas in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Engage identified teachers in outcome-based coaching cycles.
• Work with teacher teams to foster effective collaboration and develop teacher knowledge and skill in higher order literacy skills and the district's literacy curriculum.
• Analyze literacy data and provide recommendations for goals as well as specific instructional responses at the classroom and student level.
• Design and deliver professional development to teachers and school leaders.
• Conduct learning walks to observe for trends and monitor implementation for support.
• Serve as member of the school Instructional Leadership Team.
• Stay up to date on current research and best practices in the area of literacy content and pedagogy.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional Certificate, or at least three years of experience teaching K-12 literacy or post-secondary teaching experience in an area related to K-12 literacy.
• Three years of experience developing and delivering professional development to teachers to support implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy; district level experience preferred.
• Experience coaching classroom teachers and teacher teams.
• Advanced coursework and/or demonstrates specialized knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Evidence of setting goals based on multiple data points (e.g. data, student work and behavior, teacher actions, teacher knowledge and skills).
• Strong organization and strategic planning skills; ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory including coaching, leading professional learning communities, facilitating teacher teams and developing and leading professional development.
• Experience achieving gains with adults through a non-evaluative approach that prioritizes capacity building with accountability.
• Ability to collaborate with school leaders and lead both directly and through influence to support effective goal-setting, implementation and execution of goals and plans.
• Ability to evaluate trends and needs and scale solutions by designing and providing professional development to larger groups of teachers sharing the same need.
• Willingness to invest in the school community and participate in school functions and related activities as a member of the school community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.

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 not affiliated with any bargaining unit.