Position Type:
LEAD – CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)
Date Posted:
3/11/2024
Location:
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)
Closing Date:
03/16/2024
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
JOB TITLE: Specialist, English Language Development (ELD)
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Multilingual Achievement
DEFINITION: Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the Office of Multilingual Achievement in both academic and services capacities. Supervises professional staff including ELD resource teachers. Assists in the development and implementation of ELD curricula and professional development activities. Collaborates across content areas for curricula and professional development. Supports Title III programming and compliance. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Plans and supervises activities related to the design, implementation, and assessment of ELD curricula PreK – 12.
- Visits schools for formal and informal observations of ELD classes and content classes containing Multilingual Learners (MLs).
- Assists in the planning and leading system-wide professional development related to MLs.
- Manages, plans, and evaluates summer programming for Multilingual Learners.
- Facilitates partnerships with internal and external partners to support Multilingual Learner programming and instructional planning.
- Supports scheduling of ELD teachers at the elementary and secondary levels.
- Manages Title III programming including extended year and extended day programs.
- Ensures the alignment of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) curriculum to World-class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA) Standards.
- Ensures the compliance of the BCPS ELD program with state and federal regulations as well as with Board of Education policies.
- Identifies research-based strategies to support instruction in ELD classes.
- Attends Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) briefings related to ELD, Title III, and WIDA testing.
- Conducts annual and regular training on WIDA assessments.
- Contributes to the identification and selection of appropriate textbooks, instructional materials, and digital resources.
- Provides support and training to teachers and department chairs working with MLs.
- Completes all reports required by MSDE including annual Limited English Proficiency (LEP) report and those related to Title III.
- Collaborates with the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment on the collection, coding, aggregation, and analysis of data related to MLs and ML achievement.
- Evaluates the performance and professional growth of ELD resource teachers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a related field.
- Five years of successful teaching or related experience.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience related to ELD education.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of second language acquisition, dual language immersion and English language development.
- Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices in ELD and other content areas.
- Technology facility and understanding of the role of technology in the ELD classroom.
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
- Knowledge of and skill in data analysis especially in student achievement and gap analysis.
- Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
- Fluency in a second language preferred.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is interactive and performed in classrooms, schools, and an office environment. Work includes travel to school sites and the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Work hours will include after-school hours and evenings.
SALARY: Grade 8 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale $88,843 – $132,017.
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
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