Coordinator - Social Studies

The Coordinator - Social Studies plays a critical role in advancing K-12 social studies programming by leading the development, revision, and implementation of curriculum and professional learning for City Schools. In collaboration with the Educational Specialist - Social Studies, the Coordinator ensures that professional learning promotes rigorous, inquiry-based, culturally responsive, and inclusive instruction. The Coordinator - Social Studies leads systemic initiatives to strengthen social studies programming, supports the integration of effective instructional strategies, and manages grant-funded and partnership activities aligned with social studies priorities. The Coordinator also partners with school leaders, district office teams, vendors, and community organizations to implement strategic initiatives defined by the Office of Social Studies, ensuring alignment, coherence, and a shared vision across the K-12 program.

Essential Functions

• Develops and delivers ongoing professional development, using best practices in social studies.
• Supports teachers and school teams as needed with the implementation of the social studies curriculum and assessments.
• Leads the expansion of current social studies initiatives, including partnerships with local cultural institutions; supports the development of new initiatives and partnerships beneficial to City Schools.
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of instructional materials.
• Uses data to strategically support teachers' and schools' needs in the district.
• Coordinates large-scale systemic events, including, but not limited to, Baltimore City History Day.
• Works collaboratively with a highly motivated team from multiple district offices to advance teaching and learning in the district.
• Utilizes resources and data effectively to complete work efficiently; proactively communicates the status of assignments; actively participates and contributes as a team member; and demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in resolving 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 180471.00

Minimum Salary 101250.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institute of higher education. Master's degree in education or related field preferred.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional licensure with a Social Studies endorsement and an Administrator I endorsement. ??
• At least three years of experience teaching social studies, elementary, and secondary experience preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant full-time professional experience.?
• At least three years' experience developing?K-12 Social Studies curriculum, ?demonstrating?deep content knowledge and a sustained record of successful implementation.??
• Knowledgeable of current research in social studies best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of MSDE Social Studies Content Standards; the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework; and the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.??
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• 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 ($101,250 - 149,361)