Educational Specialist II - MTSS

• Develops and delivers ongoing professional development around best practices in implementing the district's MTSS framework.
• Provides guidance to school teams and network teams to ensure schools have the systems, interventions, and tools to meet the needs of all students.
• Develops tools and processes for school-based implementation of MTSS, including Response to Intervention.
• Uses data collected to strategically support the needs of teachers and schools in the district.
• Works collaboratively with multiple offices to advance teaching and learning in the district by supporting the MTSS.
• Organizes reports from multiple data sources to monitor MTSS implementation and drive improvement at the school and district levels.
• Collaborates with school-facing district staff and school-based staff to support the implementation of the district's MTSS framework
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.

• Masters degree in Education or related field, or Model Teacher pathway. The degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Advanced Professional Certificate required.
• Three years of teaching experience; urban experience preferred.
• Ability to design and deliver professional development.
• Experience coaching teachers and/or school teams to improve practice.
• Knowledge of current research, best practices, and adult learning with regard to MTSS and RtI
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building and understanding of the team process.
• Skilled in interpreting, understanding, and applying data.
• Highly proficient in the use of multiple software applications, including Google Suite, Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft 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 ("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 (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.