Position Type: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/COORDINATOR (C32000) Date Posted: 5/13/2025 Location: EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER (098301) Closing Date: 05/18/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL ONLY INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Health and Physical Education PreK-12 TITLE CODE: C32000 SCHEDULE: Full Time REPORTS TO: Executive Director DEFINITION: Provides expertise, service, and support in the development, selection and implementation of curricula for PreK- 12 Health Education and Physical Education that aligns with the COMAR Regulations and state and national content standards. Provides leadership in the design and development of professional learning for Health and Physical Education. Ensures that the Health and Physical Education programs address and support the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system-wide goals and priorities, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future implementation plan, MSDE Health Education Framework, the Maryland Physical Education Framework and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) College and Career Ready Standards. Performs other duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Develops a long-range professional learning plan and presents high quality professional learning to promote evidence-based strategies across all schools. * Provides leadership in the design and development, or selection of a curricula for Health and Physical Education for grades PreK -12 that is research-based, reflects best practices in instruction, and is aligned to MSDE Health Education Framework and Physical Education Framework. * Directs and designs programs and trainings that comply with COMAR (13A.04.18.01), the National Health Education Standards, the MSDE Health Education Framework, and the Maryland State Legislative Educational Law with regulations specific to Health Education. * Ensures that curricula promote equity, are culturally relevant, and reflect best practices for teaching and learning that includes current knowledge of lesson and unit planning, guidance for the skilled implementation of lessons, assessment, critical thinking, and brain research. * Provides leadership in the design, development and monitoring of embedded formative and summative assessments for health and physical education in grades Pre K - 12 aligned with standards. * Identifies and recommends proactive strategies, intervention, and enrichment opportunities in health and physical education for all students in grades PreK - 12. * Demonstrates and models effective, research-based instructional practices for classroom teachers, administrators, staff development teachers, department chairs, and other support personnel. * Provides a list of approved textbooks, instructional materials, media resources, and software resources for use in health and physical education. * Provides leadership and ongoing support to all schools to guide the skillful implementation of health and physical education instructional programs, while monitoring for effectiveness. * Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with MSDE, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and external partners that benefit schools and support system-wide priorities. * Collaborates and coordinates with the Departments of Teacher Development, Special Education, Multilingual Achievement, and Early Childhood for the planning and delivery of content and pedagogy related professional development for teachers, department chairs, administrators, and paraprofessionals. * Coordinates the Adapted Physical Education program and collaborates with staff in the Office of Special Education. * Coordinates with the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessments to monitor assessment administration and student learning outcomes of disaggregated student groups. * Provides leadership for resource teachers, specialists, department chairs, teachers, and administrators in adapting curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse student population. * Provides leadership in the integration of technology as a tool to enhance instruction. * Provides parents, families, and community stakeholder groups with information and strategies that can be implemented with children to enhance student learning. * Evaluates the performance and professional growth and development of personnel within the Office of Health and Physical Education. * Develops and administers operating, capital, and other budgets, and monitors business operations to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Plans, budgets, and monitors department expenditures and grants. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience: * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree. * Five years' teaching or related experience. * Three years' leadership/management experience in an education setting. Licenses and Certificates: * Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in an area appropriate to the assignment with an Administrator I endorsement. OR * Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in an area appropriate to the assignment and Administrator I Licensure. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public education. * Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills. * Demonstration of strong leadership, management, and human relations skills. * Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications). * Skill and experience in data analysis and application. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work may include evening and weekends to attend, facilitate, and coordinate staff development, to communicate with outside groups/agencies, and to get information on program requirements by local, state, and national organizations. FLSA: Exempt GRADE: Grade 11 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale SALARY: $106,830 - $161,872 Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll. RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holiday's, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. * Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested. * Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted. * Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers. * Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. Pre-Employment Requirements: * All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. * Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. * If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. * Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university. * Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. * All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. * Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360). Contact Information Susan B. Stansbury Director, Staffing 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-7874 Fax: 410-296-0568 Email: [email protected]