NOTICE OF VACANCY

March 21, 2023

POSITION: PUPIL PERSONNEL WORKER – 11 Month

LOCATION: Department of Student Services

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pupil Personnel Worker serves as a member of a team of professionals charged with the responsibility of assisting school age children to develop and grow into productive and independent citizens in the community. The Pupil Personnel Worker acts as a liaison between the school and community agencies in regard to communication and referrals.

REPORTS TO: Director or Supervisor of Student Services

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Certification as a Pupil Personnel Worker/Student Services Worker as indicated in COMAR 13A.12.03.04.
• An Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Have three years successful teaching experience.
• Have background in Guidance & Counseling, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office, parents, and community agencies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

• Participates in team conferences with school administrators, other student services members, and teachers for the purpose of considering student, classroom, staff, and school problems.
• Visits students’ homes to gain a deeper understanding of the families and to plan future action with parents.
• Interprets and assists in the development and implementation of local and State Board of Education policies and practices.
• Consults with and refers to various public and private agencies, medical personnel, and others to develop and improve health, education, and welfare services to meet the special needs of children.
• Works closely with agency and school personnel in planning proper placement for students returning from special schools and/or institutions.
• Coordinates all cases that require court involvement.
• Provides group and individual counseling to students and parents, and assists counselors and other school personnel concerning student behavior and attendance problems.
• Assists other educators in the identification of students with adjustment problems.
• Assists staff to make decisions on special cases involving admission to school, withdrawal from school, special transfers, non-resident cases and non-entrants.
• Gathers and presents available data, such as background information, educational, medical, psychological and social services reports, regarding a referred student to help school personnel better understand the student.
• Assists in the coordination of the Alternative School Program.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts with others
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor of Student Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Employee must provide travel to various worksites as this is an itinerant position; may be subject to flexible hours.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: July 1, 2023

Position will remain open until filled; interviews may begin as early as April 4, 2023. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. James Kurtz

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.