Teacher Specialist: English

 

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Title Code:

Teacher Specialist: English

JOB SUMMARY
Serves as a member of the Secondary English Office to support the implementation of a comprehensive secondary English program by writing standards-based curricula and assessments and providing professional development and other supports to ensure best practices in secondary English instruction.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Peak season
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a strategic and collaborative member of the content team to communicate AACPS philosophy, goals, and expectations of assessment, curriculum, and instruction to school staff and the community.
• Assists teachers and school-based administration with implementation and ongoing enhancement of a comprehensive English program which engages students in relevant discourse and rigorous coursework aligned to the Maryland state standards for English.
• Works with school leadership, department chairpersons, and school teams facilitating collaborative planning to enhance teacher capacity with reading and writing instruction. Visits schools to observe, support, and model instructional practices and curriculum implementation, provide targeted feedback and assists with data-driven decisions about instructional planning.
• Designs and coaches teachers in using innovative strategies, materials and activities aligned to best practices. Leads professional development initiatives for individual teachers, school teams, and teachers at school and district level meetings to model best practices in classroom instruction based on the standards and create a student-centered learning environment. Plans and implements professional development for teachers and school teams to model best practices that are aligned to state standards.
• Works with the Coordinator to develop and review curricula and ensure alignment to state standards. Researches, evaluates, and participates in the selection processes of materials of instruction and resources that support the curriculum following AACPS practices for adoption.
• Works with the Coordinator and other staff to develop assessments which are aligned to the curriculum and the state standards. Collaborates with various teams to analyze data and support teachers in the implementation of data driven instruction.
• Collaborates with local, state offices, programs, magnet, and content offices to enrich reading and writing instruction across the content and program areas.
• Collaborates with other Reading offices and school administration to analyze intervention data and manage the articulation process. Supports the reading intervention program by coaching intervention teachers and facilitating professional development.
• Serves in the absence of the Coordinator of Secondary English, as needed, in all responsibilities as assigned.
• Facilitates the development and supports the implementation of evening and weekend initiatives, summer programs, workshops, and countywide events hosted by the Office of Secondary English.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Four (4) years successful classroom teaching experience in Secondary English or related work required.
• One (1) year experience providing professional development to adult learners preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a school-based teacher leader preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to work effectively at any applicable grade level, with a variety of courses, and with diverse groups of students.
• Demonstrated background and strengths in secondary literacy and reading.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in English, Reading and or Literacy education.
• Excellent verbal and written communications with professional colleagues, staff, students, and parents.
• Experience with and commitment to develop and improve English electives, publications, and or/productions.
• Proficiency in instructional technology.
• Documented experience in curriculum, professional development, and assessment development.
• Availability for summer curriculum and professional development work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• Lead Worker

People Lead

• This position acts as the lead for 101 to 499 indirect staff.

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Train employees
• Provide feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance
• Plan the work
• Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
• Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Driving: over 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 60% weekly day travel within the county to assigned schools to support collaborative planning, leadership team, Department Chairs, and school staff.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:

5/1/2022

Established Date:

3/1/2007

Title Code:

C21841

Title:

TEACHER SPECIALIST: ENGLISH

Reports to Generic:

Coordinator

Reports to Specific:

COORDINATOR: READING & INTEGRATED LITERACY ELEMENTARY

ORGANIZATION

Division:

Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI)

Business Unit:

Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)

Department:

Instruction

Negotiated Agreement:

Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:

I

Days Worked:

260

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Grade:

TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers).

Essential Job:

Months Worked:

12

Hours Worked:

7.5

Job Family:

Educational Services

Sub-Function:

Teacher Specialist

VR# 23015

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