CMS Equity Liaison (Job # 3062)

Calvert County Public Schools

Prince Frederick MD 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

June 17 2025

POSITION: CMS Building-Based Equity Liaison (Job # 3062)

LOCATION: CalvertMiddle School

POSITION SUMMARY:The Office of Equity and School Improvement is dedicated to elevating access and opportunity for all by nurturing an inclusive community. To support this mission as well as the goals of the CCPS Strategic Plan and the CCPS Equity PlanEquity Liaisonswill recruit and form an equity team in the school building. This person will work with his/her team and administration to develop a school action plan set goals implement supporting activities and provide evidence of success.

REPORTS TO:Principal

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

1. Possess a passion for promoting equity and the ability to engage others in the work.
2. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students teachers staff central office personnel parents and community
3. Be viewed as an initiative-taker who is committed to driving the CCPS equity mission and vision within their building
4. Have the experience and comfort level necessary to engage in contemporary topics dealing with equity and cultural responsiveness which may at times be difficult
5. Have a deep understanding of student-centered instructional practices that promotes students as independent learners
6. Demonstrate effective and engaging presentation skills
7. Have some experience with providing professional development
8. Be willing to support colleagues in developing and applying an equity lens to address inequities
9. Be viewed as a leader in his/her school
10. Be willing to commit to participating in four full day and three after school mandatory District Equity Leadership Team meetings
11. Be willing to collaborate with other school building teams and conduct regular equity team meetings
12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate
13. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist building leadership with the creation and implementation of the annual Building Equity Action Plan.

1. Participate in four full day and three after school mandatory District Equity Leadership Team meetings.
2. Recruit and chair a school equity team.
3. Plan and facilitate a minimum of one equity team meeting monthly.
4. Provide school-wide equity professional development that includes mandatory countywide training modules.
5. Assist school leadership in analyzing all aspects of the school through an equity lens.
6. Create monthly communications for the school community.
7. Participate with other school committees to establish partnerships that focus on equity-based initiatives meeting the needs of all students.
8. Submit quarterly logs to the District Equity Supervisor in a timely fashion.
9. Act as liaison between school leadership and the Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement.
10. Hold monthly meetings with school leadership.
11. Facilitate a minimum of two extension of learning activities outside teacher work hours.
12. Maintain constant communication with the Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement.
13. Submit annual evidence and evaluation of equity activities.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal.

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

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS:Exempt.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:School Year 2025-26

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools website

Interviews may begin as early as June 17 2025. References must be directly related to work 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 manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: call 1-.

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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:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis

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: or call 1-.