Coordinator, Literacy-Secondary

Position Type:

LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/COORDINATOR (C32000)

Date Posted:

6/12/2024

Location:

JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Literacy - Secondary

REPORTS TO: Director, Literacy

DEFINITION: Provides leadership in literacy for grades 6 through 12. Coordinates the design, development, and the alignment of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) curriculum in English Language Arts 6-12 to the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. Ensures that all initiatives support the BCPS system-wide goals and priorities in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Develops and facilitates professional development related to curriculum and instruction in Secondary English Language Arts 6-12. Supervises the secondary office personnel as they support curriculum implementation, instructional pedagogy, and curriculum design in schools. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports the Director in implementing the vision and mission for English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy at the secondary level.

• Provides leadership in the implementation of high-quality secondary English Language Arts curriculum, aligned to the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

• Provides leadership in the implementation of a comprehensive ELA curriculum for secondary schools including scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, and expectations for required assessments.

• Collaborates with other content coordinators to ensure the integration of literacy across disciplines to support all students in being college and career ready by the end of their tenth-grade year.

• Provides leadership in the implementation of aligned assessments supporting secondary administrators and teachers in utilizing student performance data to identify patterns and trends, inform instructional practices, and provide responsive instruction.

• Directs the identification and recommendation of literacy prevention, intervention, and enrichment opportunities for secondary students in collaboration with the Offices of Special Education, Multilingual Achievement, and Advanced Academics.

• Collaborates with leadership in the Office of Special Education and the Office of Multilingual Achievement to ensure that all students have access to grade-level curriculum with appropriate scaffolds and linguistic supports.

• Designs, facilitates, and coordinates effective professional learning experiences that lead to the development, implementation, and evaluation of school and system-wide ELA and literacy programs.

• Collaborates with the Office of Purchasing in evaluating and identifying approved textbooks, instructional materials, and software for secondary schools for ELA and literacy

• Maintains collaborative relationships with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), community agencies, institutions of higher learning, and other leaders in secondary ELA that benefit schools and support system priorities.

• Ensures fiscal accountability by applying effective practices in planning, budgeting, controlling, and assessing the use of Office of Secondary English Language Arts' budget and grant funds.

• Supports the evaluation of the performance and professional growth and development of staff within secondary ELA and literacy, including support to school-based administrators in the appraisal process.

• Performs other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in English or a field directly related to the assignment.

• Five years of leadership/supervisory experience in a directly related field.

• Five years of successful teaching or related experience preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices.

• Demonstrated content knowledge and pedagogy in language arts instruction.

• Demonstrated skill and ability in data analysis.

• Demonstrated success in incorporating assessment requirements into classroom instruction.

• Demonstrated skill and ability in curriculum development and professional development.

• Strong leadership, management, organization, and human relations skills.

• Strong knowledge and skill in computer/educational technology.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed in an office and a variety of school environments. Work may include the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and demands occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

SALARY: Grade 11 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale $106,830 - $161,872.

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