Educational Specialist II - Social Studies

The Educational Specialist II plays a critical role in advancing K-12 Social Studies programming by designing, developing, and refining high-quality instructional materials, including scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, and professional learning resources. The Specialist collaborates closely with teacher developers and leads key components of professional learning to ensure that instruction is rigorous, inquiry-based, culturally responsive, and inclusive. The Educational Specialist also works with other stakeholders such as school leaders, district office team, vendors, and community partners to implement strategic initiatives defined by the Social Studies Office, ensuring alignment, coherence, and a shared vision across the K-12 social studies program.

Essential Functions

• Supports the development, coordination, and refinement of K-12 social studies curriculum and assessments aligned to the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards and the MSDE Social Studies Framework.
• Identifies and incorporates research-based instructional practices to strengthen social studies teaching and learning.
• Designs and facilitates professional learning that promotes high-quality, inquiry-driven, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Assists teachers, teacher leaders, and school teams with curriculum implementation, effective instructional practices, and classroom resources.
• Uses data, student work, and educator feedback to determine needs and guide instructional support.
• Participates in reviewing and selecting instructional materials and digital tools for social studies.
• Supports and co-coordinates district initiatives, including Baltimore City History Day and partnerships with local cultural organizations.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with district offices, community partners, and cultural institutions to strengthen social studies programming.
• Ensures social studies content is equitable, reflects multiple perspectives, and supports all learners.
• Conducts school visits and provides targeted school-level support as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance social studies instruction across City Schools.
• Maintains and manages instructional communication platforms, including the elementary, middle, and high school Social Studies websites and the CANVAS platform.
• Attends meetings and performs additional duties as requested by the Social Studies Coordinator and Director.
• Serves as an educational liaison with district personnel, administrators, teachers, and parents by responding to Social Studies-related inquiries.
• Carries out all responsibilities in alignment with federal and state law, Board policies, and professional standards.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
  
  
  

Maximum Salary 161856.00

Minimum Salary 94735.00

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institute of higher education. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional licensure with a Social Studies endorsement.
• At least five years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• At least three years' experience teaching Social Studies.
• At least three years' experience developing K-12 Social Studies curriculum, demonstrating deep content knowledge and a sustained record of successful implementation.
• Comprehensive understanding of MSDE Social Studies Content Standards; the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework; and the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills that support effective team-building and collaborative work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skilled in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in interpreting, understanding, and applying data to inform instructional decision-making.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, organize a busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, management systems, Google Suites, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  
  

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

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.

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

This position is affiliated with the State Retirment Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($94,735 - $142,846).