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Job Posting: School Literacy Coaches in Maryland
introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education in partnership with local school systems Dedicated to supporting a world-class education system that prepares all students for success in college and career in the 21st century. With excellent oversight from our departments, we oversee state and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, school administrators and other educators throughout Maryland.
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State salary: $47 per hour (or equivalent LEA salary)
Position location
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Main purpose of the job
The Professional Learning Coordinator supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality professional learning experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade programs. The coordinator ensures that professional learning initiatives are evidence-based, aligned with professional learning standards, and designed to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes. This position helps coordinate statewide initiatives, including the ongoing development of teachers and school leaders through job-embedded professional learning, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance.
In addition, the Coordinator oversees the administration, compliance, and evaluation of the Effective Instruction Support Grant (Title II, Part A). This includes providing technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs), monitoring the implementation of subgrants and budgets, ensuring alignment with federal guidance, and supporting the use of evidence-based strategies to improve teacher quality and student achievement. The coordinator plays a key role in aligning grant-funded initiatives with MSDE’s strategic goals and professional learning priorities.
Duties of the position
Plans and facilitates professional learning sessions and leads teachers through individual training sessions aligned with professional learning objectives.
- Provides non-assessment support aligned with the science of reading, equipping teachers with the skills and confidence needed for standards-aligned reading and writing instruction.
- Leads professional learning focused on HQIM, the science of reading, and research-based instructional practices.
- Conducts weekly non-evaluative training sessions including co-planning, modeling/co-teaching lessons or elbow coaching, classroom observations, and feedback conversations to enhance teachers’ instructional practice.
- Analyzes student and teacher data to set target goals, ensuring training courses align with statewide literacy priorities.
- Provides diverse support (general, moderate, and intensive) based on the needs of students and teachers.
- Regularly collects data using MSDE measurement tools.
- It links each training session to professional learning content, ensuring that teachers apply strategies from professional learning sessions directly to their classrooms.
- Design and facilitate iterative professional learning sessions grounded in the science of reading and comprehension lessons using high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and aligned with literacy priorities identified from MSDE measurement tools.
- Builds continuing professional learning courses according to the MSDE training model.
- Leads weekly/bi-weekly collaborative planning sessions that allow teachers to plan and practice instructional strategies, analyze student work, and reflect on teaching practices.
- Integrates research-based practices into professional learning sessions to ensure coherence between professional learning, training observations, and classroom instruction.
Minimum qualifications
expertise: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in pre-K or related literacy, reading, and/or related programs across 12 settings. This minimum of one year of experience must include supervision and/or training of vocational education staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute an additional two years of experience directly related to the job option for desired education.
- Candidates may substitute possession of a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
- The required area of ​​education and experience is unique to each option and is determined by the MSDE in accordance with Education Material, Maryland Code Annotated Section 2-104. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are recorded in the Human Resources Management Branch of the Business Services Department.
- Candidates may substitute military service experience for the United States Armed Forces as a commissioned officer in the education program classifications or education program specialty codes in the educational work field on an annual basis for the required experience and education.
Required or preferred qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information in your application regarding your qualifications.
- Active teacher certification in any state with experience as a classroom teacher.
- Knowledge of structured reading and literacy science and associated HQIM.
- Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards and the Maryland Comprehensive Literacy Plan.
- Knowledge of evidence-based curriculum and instructional practices in English Language Arts and Literacy.
- Knowledge of professional learning courses and the MSDE training model.
- Knowledge of PreK-3 learning theory and different approaches to instructional training.
- Skill in high-impact training methods.
- Skilled in delivering data-driven literacy instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.
- Develop skills and facilitate professional learning focused on research-based practices and evidence-based interventions.
- Skilled in providing professional development and training to teachers and/or administrators.
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data and producing documents and resources for LEAs, administrators, educators and stakeholders.
- Ability to engage with teachers and administrators to promote literacy practices.
- Ability to work on a fast-paced, state or large district-led initiative focused on increasing reading outcomes.
Limitations on choice
Applicants must be current employees of the local school system.
Special requirements
Applicants must agree to a State and FBI background check (CJIS) as a routine procedure for all employees.
This position requires travel throughout Prince George’s County to support teachers within individual school(s) and oversee the effective implementation of literacy initiatives
Selection process
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the necessary qualifications for this hiring. All information regarding your qualifications must be submitted by the deadline. Successful candidates will be rated as Best Qualified, Best Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be valid for at least one year.
benefits
Benefits will be provided through the current local school system used by the selected applicant.
More instructions
Applicants must complete the MD State Government online employment application and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications must be complete to be considered, including all relevant job duties, even if also listed on the attached resume. Additional materials required with the online application can be downloaded, sent to the fax number, or mailed to the address provided.
If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be obtained from the link below and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, it must be completed and sent with your application Paper. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiries can be made at 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Department of Health’s Budget and Management Division, Employment and Examinations Division at 410-767-4850. TTY users: Connect via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act is required. Any misrepresentation of academic requirements or experience for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, the State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the diversity of the state. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country.
All application materials must be received in our office by the deadline.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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