Baltimore City Public Schools
Overview
Director - Literacy role at Baltimore City Public Schools. Leads the implementation of the district-wide literacy vision and strategy to ensure students think critically, analyze deeply, and express themselves effectively. Coordinates with internal and external partners and engages families and communities to extend the literacy strategy beyond the school building. Provides district-wide leadership in K-12 English/Language Arts and literacy, including supervision of curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional development. Pursues and manages grants to support literacy initiatives. Provides support to City Schools senior leadership, principals, and educators in the areas of English/language arts and literacy. Essential Functions
Oversees implementation of relevant content curriculum and assessment, K-12. Sets and implements the vision and mission of City Schools Literacy department aligned to local, state, and federal policies. Oversees coordination and implementation of relevant standards, including the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for English/Language Arts. Develops and delivers ongoing professional learning around best practices in teaching and learning for district staff, school leaders, and teachers. Coordinates with external partners and agencies to increase student literacy achievement. Fosters a culture emphasizing literacy as the backbone for student achievement and agency. Uses data to support the needs of school leaders and teachers strategically. Provides guidance for school leaders on current best practices. Leads the selection and/or development of English/language arts curriculum and assessments. Collaborates with a multi-office team to advance teaching and learning in the district. Employs continuous improvement tools to study, monitor, and adjust literacy strategy and implementation. Provides leadership in setting district priorities and policies for educational and personnel issues related to literacy. Leads program development and improvement efforts. Keeps the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning informed on matters related to English/language arts and literacy. Represents City Schools in local, state, and national dialogues. Identifies, secures, and manages grants and partnerships to support district initiatives. Oversees evaluation and selection of instructional materials for ELA, literacy, and related areas. Provides professional development and technical assistance to content liaisons and other support staff. Supervises and provides mentoring and professional growth opportunities for assigned staff. Ensures activities comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies and applicable laws and policies. Implements strategic plans aligned to state literacy policy and City Schools Literacy Plan. Manages a team with supervision and coaching aligned to City Schools Leadership framework. Salary: Maximum $169,750.00; Minimum $104,626.00. Qualifications
Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university. Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement. At least four years of teaching experience in English/language arts. At least three years' experience developing and delivering professional development to teachers; district-level and urban experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy and development of curriculum, assessments, and professional development for literacy. Knowledge of K-12 English/language arts curriculum development and effective student and district assessment tools. Knowledge of national trends, research, and best practices in ELA and literacy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff. Commitment to educational equity. Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term projects; thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and facilitate positive communication with teachers, administrators, and staff. Facilitation of professional development and ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites. Employment Type
Full-time Additional Details
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. See information relevant to the union for this position via the provided link. Equal employment opportunity: Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in employment or programs based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy or parenting status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. See City Schools nondiscrimination statements and policies for more information. Application Instructions
Qualified candidates must submit: Completed online application Resume demonstrating the minimum qualifications Transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies and MSDE certifications Three professional references with contact information All documentation uploaded to the application This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union and with the State Retirement Plan.
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Director - Literacy role at Baltimore City Public Schools. Leads the implementation of the district-wide literacy vision and strategy to ensure students think critically, analyze deeply, and express themselves effectively. Coordinates with internal and external partners and engages families and communities to extend the literacy strategy beyond the school building. Provides district-wide leadership in K-12 English/Language Arts and literacy, including supervision of curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional development. Pursues and manages grants to support literacy initiatives. Provides support to City Schools senior leadership, principals, and educators in the areas of English/language arts and literacy. Essential Functions
Oversees implementation of relevant content curriculum and assessment, K-12. Sets and implements the vision and mission of City Schools Literacy department aligned to local, state, and federal policies. Oversees coordination and implementation of relevant standards, including the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for English/Language Arts. Develops and delivers ongoing professional learning around best practices in teaching and learning for district staff, school leaders, and teachers. Coordinates with external partners and agencies to increase student literacy achievement. Fosters a culture emphasizing literacy as the backbone for student achievement and agency. Uses data to support the needs of school leaders and teachers strategically. Provides guidance for school leaders on current best practices. Leads the selection and/or development of English/language arts curriculum and assessments. Collaborates with a multi-office team to advance teaching and learning in the district. Employs continuous improvement tools to study, monitor, and adjust literacy strategy and implementation. Provides leadership in setting district priorities and policies for educational and personnel issues related to literacy. Leads program development and improvement efforts. Keeps the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning informed on matters related to English/language arts and literacy. Represents City Schools in local, state, and national dialogues. Identifies, secures, and manages grants and partnerships to support district initiatives. Oversees evaluation and selection of instructional materials for ELA, literacy, and related areas. Provides professional development and technical assistance to content liaisons and other support staff. Supervises and provides mentoring and professional growth opportunities for assigned staff. Ensures activities comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies and applicable laws and policies. Implements strategic plans aligned to state literacy policy and City Schools Literacy Plan. Manages a team with supervision and coaching aligned to City Schools Leadership framework. Salary: Maximum $169,750.00; Minimum $104,626.00. Qualifications
Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university. Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement. At least four years of teaching experience in English/language arts. At least three years' experience developing and delivering professional development to teachers; district-level and urban experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy and development of curriculum, assessments, and professional development for literacy. Knowledge of K-12 English/language arts curriculum development and effective student and district assessment tools. Knowledge of national trends, research, and best practices in ELA and literacy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff. Commitment to educational equity. Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term projects; thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and facilitate positive communication with teachers, administrators, and staff. Facilitation of professional development and ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites. Employment Type
Full-time Additional Details
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. See information relevant to the union for this position via the provided link. Equal employment opportunity: Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in employment or programs based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy or parenting status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. See City Schools nondiscrimination statements and policies for more information. Application Instructions
Qualified candidates must submit: Completed online application Resume demonstrating the minimum qualifications Transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies and MSDE certifications Three professional references with contact information All documentation uploaded to the application This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union and with the State Retirement Plan.
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