Coordinator - Grade 9 Support - Baltimore City Public Schools : Job Details

Licensed Administrators - Position - Other Job Number 860####### Start Date Open Date 06/22/2023 Closing Date Related positions are contingent on board approval.Baltimore City Public Schools prioritizes the research indicating that students who are successful in Grade 9 are more likely to graduate on time. This coordinator will be responsible for two key strategies being implemented in schools in an effort to support success for our Grade 9 students: Freshman Houses and On Track to Graduate. This coordinator will need to support our school-based Grade 9 coordinator in their role while supporting how our processes and best practices are being consistently implemented across our high schools.Essential Functions

• Provides direction to team and school-based Grade 9 coordinators on how to establish and implement Freshman House structures.
• Provides leadership, guidance and support to our central office On Track to Graduate Team (OTG) with data analysis and data cycles that allow them to support OTG work in schools.
• Leads the development of processes that are grounded in continuous improvement in order to develop and refine structures that are iterative in schools.
• Supports the development of coaching and professional learning sessions for Grade 9 coordinators for how to maintain manual and electronic files and/or records that are needed to implement robust Freshman Houses and an articulated OTG process in schools.
• Maintains our partnership with Johns Hopkins University and regularly participates in metric meetings regarding our Grade 9 cohort.
• Responsible for the design and delivery of all professional learning to Grade 9 coordinators. This includes the development of a learning arc and working with the coordinator of professional learning in order to establish outcomes and objectives.
• Ensures that school leaders are kept abreast of the professional learning provided to Grade 9 coordinators, and develops a mechanism for on-going communication with school leaders.
• Works collaboratively with school leaders on assessing the implementation of the role of the Grade 9 coordinator in schools.
• Works collaboratively across offices to ensure alignment in central office support to high school leaders and staff.
• 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.

Maximum Salary 113401.00 Minimum Salary 87921.00 Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, or related field. Degree (s) must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience, 9th grade experience preferred.
• High school leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience with coaching adults preferred.
• Knowledge of developing and monitoring the implementation of project implementation plans.
• Knowledge of establishing systems and structures of high school structures that support students in Grade 9 inclusive of On Track Graduate.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures preferred.

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:

• 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 City Schools' non-discrimination statemen City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-###-#### (phone); 410-###-#### (fax). This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union. This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan