Specialist - Youth Engagement

• Supports the implementation of District efforts to cultivate and incorporate student voices into school and district policies, procedures, and processes.
• Creates opportunities for student voices to be shared, received, and acted upon in school and District decision-making.
• Develops and maintains an active directory of student leaders and youth serving organizations in schools and in the community.
• Conducts an inventory of existing methods for student leadership and student voices, including District-level and school-based strategies and efforts.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional development with school-based and central office staff around best practices in student engagement.
• Builds relationships with key personnel in secondary schools to support implementation of student voice initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains the CEO's Student Advisory Council comprised of student representatives from secondary schools and ensure student capacity to serve as liaisons between the District and students at their schools.
• Works collaboratively with the College and Career Readiness Office to ensure engagement of the Associated Student Council of Baltimore City (ASCBC), Student Commissioner, and school-based student government associations.
• Develops and provides reports related to student engagement in school and District initiatives.
• Cultivates and maintains collaborative work with a highly motivated team of students from multiple schools to support student achievement and school improvement.
• Stays up to date on current research and best practices in student voice in educational reform efforts.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, communications, or related field, required. Master's degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three to five years of experience and proven ability to collaborate with, and manage, youth constituents ages 12-21 individually and in group settings.
• Three years' experience developing and facilitating youth leadership training, advisory councils, and/or educational opportunities.
• Experience teaching or training youth and adults in urban environments.
• Experience interpreting school academic and climate data.
• Experience managing projects from idea development to successful implementation.
• Knowledge of educational theory and research related to the concept of student voice and its impact on school reform.
• Ability to lead and motivate a productive team of student individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to build rapport and build credibility at multiple levels within an organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills targeting various stakeholders and age groups.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred).
• Proficient in the use of multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules and policies affecting City Schools' educators and English Learners.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

• Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.