Manager - Teaching and Learning

Manager - Teaching and Learning plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the Office of Teaching and Learning by overseeing office allocations, grant funding, and vendor contracts. This position serves as a liaison between the Office of Teaching and Learning and other fiscally related offices, ensuring seamless coordination and communication. The Manager works closely with academic content teams to inform decision-making through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and quarterly reporting. Success in this role requires strong financial expertise, organizational leadership, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Essential Functions

• Provides ongoing consultation and coaching to the Executive Director, district office staff, and school-based staff to ensure the effective implementation of teaching and learning initiatives.
• Supports the approval process for requisitions, PSTARs, and staff payroll.
• Participates in the strategic budgeting process for district offices and schools.
• Provides reporting and data analysis support to staff across the Academic Office.
• Manages multiple competitively awarded grants.
• Coordinates procurement for the Office of Teaching and Learning, including the strategy and review of supplemental materials, contract recommendations, and preparation of written requests for the Board of Commissioners.
• Supports the Office of Teaching and Learning leadership in effective fiscal management and record-keeping.
• Collaborates with teams from multiple offices to advance teaching and learning throughout the district.
• Represents City Schools at internal and external meetings and conferences.
• Stays informed on best practices in teaching and learning, as well as current district, state, and federal policies or legislation; provides relevant recommendations and feedback on policy updates.
• Coordinates special programs and initiatives aligned with the district's strategic priorities.
• Supports Office of Teaching and Learning staff with using district operational platforms (e.g., Fusion, Oracle).
• Uses resources efficiently to complete work, communicates progress proactively, contributes as a team member, and exercises sound judgment to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.
• 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 161531.00

Minimum Salary 90850.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fiscal management, project management, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Master's degree preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant full-time professional experience in fiscal management, project management, or a related field.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, organize a busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in fostering effective communication and coordination among staff to support program activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using technical computer applications such as electronic databases, financial platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Fosters effective communication and coordination of program activities with staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program decisions aligned with research-based practices and district priorities.
• Ability to develop and facilitate effective presentations and written work products.
• Provide constructive feedback on office initiatives and work product
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to manage programs and partnerships effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including staff, community partners, vendors, and government agencies.
• 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.
• At least eight years of relevant full-time professional experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
  
  
  

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 City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City 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 ($90,850 - 119,435).