Community Schools Specialist - Grant - Joppatowne High School

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

January 31 2025

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

Community Schools Specialist Grant

Joppatowne High School

The Community Schools Specialist grant position is responsible for the implementation integration alignment and coordination of the community school strategy at the assigned school. The Community Schools Specialist coordinates strategic partners and services for children and families addressing the socialemotionalenvironmental issues that interfere with students academic performance. The position aligns all communitybased resources programs and services to support students and family needs.

• This is a grant funded assignment.
• Grant funded assignments will be in effect as stipulated in the grant. Assignment continuation is contingent upon available grant funding.
• This is an 11month 210 day) Teacher Specialist position.
• The Community Schools Specialist grant position is required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.
• This position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.

Implements a menu of needsdriven high quality programs and services in adherence with the community school model including but not limited to early childhood programs expanded learning and enrichment opportunities health services parent/family engagement adult/parent educational needs direct assistance for shelter food and clothing as needed and interventions to address chronically absent students.

Ensures the alignment and integration of all programming with the school principals vision and in alignment with the instructional curriculum.

Advises the principal on how to integrate community partners and community members into school governance structures (Family Involvement Teams Student Service Teams etc..

Coordinates the needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis employing a variety of strategies including a broad crosssection of stakeholders.

Provides professional development to staff on the Community School model.

Oversees the collection of data and provides timely submission of reports and responses to other requests for information from the Maryland State Department of Education.

Represents the Community School model and HCPS on various committees as needed.

Provides parents/guardians educational workshops on identified issues related to child development stress reduction discipline and safety and teacher/parent/student communication.

Serves as a liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools community partners parents/guardians and community leaders.

Identifies and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program.

Attends identified meetings and professional development activities as required.

Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is an elevenmonth position. Salary range based on the FYHCEA Salary Schedule for Certificated Teacher Personnel. Starting Salary: $63249 Maximum Earnings Potential $121848.

Certificated Teacher personnel are eligible to receive a $2352 first year stipend.

Full salary schedules can be found at

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance retirement savings pension paid time off and more.

For a complete list of benefits please visit the Employment Benefits section: For more information on holidays and paid time off please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: FLSA: Exempt

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.

Must hold or be eligible for Maryland Advanced Certificate or Maryland Professional License or Hold or be eligible for a valid Maryland State License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW); or Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSWC).

Three years of experience working in a school and/or a local public or communitybased organization such as health faithbased social services or a nonprofit setting preferred.

Experience working with Harford County community resources preferred.

Experience facilitating needs assessments and strategic planning sessions preferred.

Experience working with community partnership or in a school setting preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application contact the Human Resources Office at.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is successfully filled. Candidates who apply by Tuesday February 4 2025 will receive immediate consideration.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation and gender identity) religion disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex race color national origin religion or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator Dr. Eric Davis at 102 South Hickory Ave Bel Air MDor . Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations Ms. Renee McGlothlin ator . Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination policy can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination statement can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps) and found on HCPS homepage.

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