Teacher Specialist - Professional Development; Secondary focus

Teacher Specialist - Professional Development (Secondary focus)

Harford, United States (On-site)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

September 11, 2025

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

TEACHER SPECIALIST – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Secondary focus)

Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development, supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development for pre-service instructional staff, current instructional staff, staff seeking National Board Certification, and educational support professionals.

This is an 11-month Teacher Specialist position.

The Teacher Specialist position is required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.

This position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Supports the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development for the comprehensive, effective, and reasonably uniform manner regarding teacher preparation and development.
• Works cooperatively with the Offices of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Educational Services, Student Support Services, and school-based leadership to coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate teacher and educational support professional preparation and development.
• Supports the implementation and evaluation of activities funded through appropriate federal and state grants and the operating budget.
• Assists with the coordination, monitoring, and tracking of teacher preparation, recruitment, and retention programs and participation and completes essential reports for the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development.
• Supports the preparation and on-going professional development of Instructional Coaches and other teacher specialists as appropriate.
• Supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning opportunities regarding the teacher induction program and teacher professional development for the school system.
• Collaborates with higher education partners and school administrators to facilitate the implementation of Professional Development Schools, as well as individual intern placements as directed by the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development.
• Researches and evaluates trends in teacher preparation and professional development to develop and recommend systemic initiatives to enhance student and adult learning and makes recommendations to the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development.
• Supports the evaluation of the effectiveness of the teacher preparation and development programs throughout the school system.
• Supports the coordination of the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland State Department of Education scholarship for teachers to pursue National Board Certification as directed by the Supervisor of Teacher Preparation and Professional Development.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is an eleven-month position. Salary range based on the FY  HCEA Salary Schedule for Certificated Teacher Personnel. Starting Salary: $63,882– Maximum Earnings Potential $123,027.

Certificated Teacher personnel are eligible to receive a $2,376 first year stipend.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Certificate or Maryland Advanced Professional License.

Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.

Hold or be eligible for certification as Administrator I, preferred.

Experience and/or coursework in curriculum development and supervision; prior experience in content related leadership role, e.g., Department Chairperson, Teacher Specialist, etc. preferred. Demonstrated content mastery.

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