• Directs and supervises a team of SSLs, who utilize research-based coaching practices to directly support school administrators, leadership teams, and school-based educators to enhance their capacity in achieving district goals, with a focus on meeting the needs of a full continuum of diverse learners.
• Defines strategic direction for area of responsibility and leads assigned teams in developing
  recommendations for strategic long-term goals related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Creates and manages budget for area of responsibility. Develops and monitors time and expense project budgets. Develops project plans, work breakdown structures and schedules required to successfully complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Works in coordination with Instructional Leadership Executive Directors (ILEDs) on the strategic deployment of SSLs.
• Plans and controls staffing and performs other human capital, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees.
• Manages assigned teams in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic reevaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of the departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibility includes the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.
• Develops and implements cohesive and on-going professional learning that builds the capacity of SSLs in the area of coaching and school support.
• Serves as a liaison between district leadership, school administrators, and frontline educators, fostering collaborative partnerships to support continuous growth and improvement.
• Leads to a culture of shared learning, innovation, and continuous improvement with SSLs and across learning opportunities in the district.
• Develops and supports implementation of consistent, aligned, and efficient coaching systems, strategies, protocols, and resources across SSLs school support.
• Establishes metrics that can be used to progress monitor the cohesion and effectiveness of SSLs' support in schools. Routinely briefs Academics' leadership team on results of progress monitoring.
• Leads collaborative learning walks to collect qualitative data as part of routine data cycles to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching support in schools so SSLs may make appropriate adjustments.
• Accountable to student growth and performance metrics for those students impacted by SSLs' support in schools.
• Communicates effectively and routinely with school administration to identify support needed for school-based educators, evaluate the effectiveness of the support, and identify next steps.
• Meets regularly with ILEDs and Academics' Leadership and SSLs to analyze data to monitor impact and inform strategic decision making.
• Leads strategic, logistical, and content planning of CLN and systemic professional learning for school-based staff during the school year.
• Supports planning of professional learning during the summer, inclusive of Summer Institutes for school-based leaders and instructional staff.
• Ensures all coaching activities are aligned with district goals and priorities, focusing on measurable impact and student achievement.

• Master's degree in education or related field. Degree must be conferred from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Admin I endorsement; applicants applying from outside of Maryland should possess equivalent teaching and professional certifications.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in an education environment with demonstrated success, including personnel and financial management experience.
• A minimum of three years of school-based experience in an educational environment with demonstrated effectiveness and roles of increasing responsibility.
• A commitment to educational equity
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with a wide range of school staff, community agencies, and federal, state, and local officials.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning to a wide range of adult audiences, inclusive of school-based staff.
• Effective interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage multiple long and short-term projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of national trends, research, and best practices on curriculum, instruction, and assessment, principles of adult learning and high-quality coaching
• Effective and experienced facilitator of professional learning
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports.
• Ability to interface with administrators.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

The above is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements related to the essential functions of the position.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 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.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.