Educational Specialist II - Literacy

District Office - Educational Specialist II - Literacy

Educational Specialist II - Literacy

District Office

District Office - Position - Other

Job Number 8600047087

Start Date

Open Date 07/21/2026

Closing Date 08/04/2026

The Educational Specialist II - Literacy is responsible for supporting secondary literacy (grades 9-12) within the Office of English Language Arts and Literacy. This role advances secondary literacy initiatives across Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), including curriculum, assessment, and professional learning. The Educational Specialist assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum aligned with the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and the City Schools Instructional Models for Literacy for grades 9-12. The position also collaborates with partners and vendors to identify high-quality instructional practices and resources, and to design professional learning opportunities that strengthen teaching and learning across the district.

Essential Functions

• Supports the implementation of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy in grades 9-12.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional learning opportunities that promote evidence-based instructional practices in secondary literacy.
• Supports the implementation of district curriculum and assessment programs for grades 9-12.
• Analyzes and uses data to strategically support the instructional needs of teachers and school leaders.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to schools and school leaders on effective literacy practices and instructional strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues across departments and offices to advance high-quality teaching and learning throughout the district.
• Remains current on research, trends, and best practices related to secondary literacy instruction, content, and pedagogy.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institute of higher education. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) license with an Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Three years of teaching experience in secondary literacy, grades 9-12.
• Three years of experience developing and delivering professional learning opportunities to teachers in urban school settings.
• At least five 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of current research in secondary literacy best practices.
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Ability to lead and motivate a productive team of individuals.
• A commitment to educational equity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• 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.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, and organize a busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

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 Retirement System.

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).