Social Studies Learning Specialist

Calvert County Public School District INSTRUCTION
- Prince Frederick, Maryland

Job : 5962574

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTICE OF VACANCY

DATE: October 16, 2026

POSITION: Social Studies Learning Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Instruction

LOCATION: Department of Instruction

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Social Studies

SALARY RANGE: $78,743.70 - $

ANNUAL WORK

SUMMARY:

210/7

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

EFFECTIVE

START DATE:

 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY: The Social Studies Learning Specialist serves as an instructional coach, school team facilitator, program coordinator, professional learning facilitator, and a liaison between schools and the Department of Instruction. The Learning Specialist will support the professional growth of staff by strengthening their understanding of Maryland Social Studies Curriculum Frameworks, Maryland College and Career Standards for Social Studies, and the College, Career and Civic Life (C3) Standards.

The Learning Specialist will also support teacher competence in best practices in literacy instruction and in Social Studies pedagogy.

• A Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.

• A Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.
• An understanding of Danielson's Framework for Teaching.
• Demonstrated skill in differentiating instruction to respond to the varied needs of learners.
• Evidence of broad reading and knowledge in professional literature and research related to the MSDE Social Studies Standards, the College, Career and Civic Life Standards (C3), digital literacy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and 21st Century learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement professional learning for staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and their integration in social studies curricula.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to design and deliver training modules and incorporate instructional technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability in collecting and analyzing student achievement data, targeting growth opportunities, and adjusting instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities and populations and multiple levels (elementary, middle and high).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work independently and to lead teams in program implementation.
• Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Facilitates outcome-based collaborative planning, professional development and department/PLC meetings to build teacher capacity.
• Facilitates development of elementary and secondary social studies curriculum, transdisciplinary planning, and assists with team collaboration in writing transdisciplinary units and lessons.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor of Social Studies, school administrators, school coordinators, high school core leads and other offices to complete content specific program-based planning and coordination related to systemic field trips and History Fair.
• Assists with building, monitoring and maintaining Social Studies' curricula, assessment, and professional development content in Schoology.
• Models effective, research-based instructional strategies and promotes a collaborative…