SOUTH BALTIMORE LEARNING CENTER
28 East Ostend Street Baltimore, MD 21230     Phone: 410 625-4215     Fax: 410 727-8316 www.southbaltimorelearns.org
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Instructional Specialist
South Baltimore Learning Center, an established Adult Literacy Organization in Baltimore City, invites applicants for the Full-time Instructional Specialist (IS) position. SBLC’s overall goal is to continue to work towards being a national model for community based adult literacy.
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of the Director of Education, the primary responsibilities of the Instructional Specialist are, but not limited to: Function as lead teacher Mentor teachers (observe and coach approx 8 – 12 teachers) Train new teachers as needed Connect instruction and accountability Develop and implement curriculum Improve instruction and learner outcomes Obtain instructor materials and books for each semester Direct instruction of 4 hours/week. Participate as member of Program Improvement/Data Quality team and attendance team. Assist with identifying teachers’ professional development needs and create individual plans in conjunction with each teacher Conduct instructional staff training and development activities as part of an overall SBLC Professional Development Plan Attend 12 hours per year of staff development annually Attend instructor meetings and present program developments and requirements Support overall program and organizational needs To apply, fax resume/cover letter to the South Baltimore Learning Center 410-727-8316 or e-mail ssocha@southbaltimorelearns.org
REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in related field with five years teaching experience, including teaching adults. Experience working with disadvantage and/or inner city population is required.  The desired applicant will have previous instructional experience.     - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Professional appearance.  - Work well on a team.  - Possess experience in the development of curricula for the adult learner. - Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction - Experience in coaching and mentoring instructors - Demonstrated ability to multi-task; organized; flexible, reliable. - Possess skills to make adult learners feel at ease with the SBLC program.    - Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (AM, PM, some Sat. hours).