Educational Specialist II - Professional Learning

• Serves as the point of contact for all professional learning activities originating in the Office of Special Education.
• Partners across academic offices to ensure that professional development opportunities for general educators and special educators addresses our continuum of learners
• Designs and supports high-quality professional development that supports all educators in learning how to meaningfully differentiate support, instruction, and classroom practices in order to meet the needs of diverse learners, particularly students with IEPs
• Develops appropriate guidance on current best practices in professional learning and instructional design to guide OSE and district-wide professional learning
• Ensure all professional learning offerings developed and supported align with City Schools' timelines and expectations for effective professional development.
• Plans, organizes, and implements professional development programming for OSE staff to ensure the unit remains up to date with best practices in the field, relevant law and policy, and related skills and expertise.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the professional learning session vetting process for OSE, inclusive of sessions for systemic professional development, leadership institutes, IEP Chair training, etc.
• Stays up to date on current research in the field to ensure professional learning in support of students with disabilities is reflective of best practice and current research
• Works collaboratively with staff in the Office of Achievement & Accountability, Chief of Schools Office, Teaching and Learning, and all other offices supporting professional learning.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years teaching experience, preferably with students with special needs.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation and guidelines governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills that encourage effective teambuilding.
• Effective time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prepare resource materials and provide guidance and professional development to teachers and school-based staff.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Office and Excel.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

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

This position is affiliated withe the State Retirement Plan.