BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE : Specialist, Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)

REPORTS TO : Coordinator, English Language Arts

DEFINITION : Provide expertise, service, and support in 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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL 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 analyzing student 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree Or master's equivalent.
• Five years of successful teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary education, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Licenses and Certificates :

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Early Childhood and/or Elementary endorsement.
• Reading Specialist endorsement preferred.
• Administrator I 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.
SALARY: Grade 8 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale $88,843-$132,017.
This position is eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sstansbury@bcps.org