Temporary Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Community Liaison Candidate Pool

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

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Classification Title: Temporary Position

DESCRIPTION

Under the guidance of the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Specialist, the temporary BSAP Community Liaison collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of all African American students. Temporary BSAP Community Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a related field (must scan and upload to the online application).
• Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here. 

Experience:

• Experience working with African American students, and their families, in the United States.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds. 
• Evidence of successful interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups. 
• Proficiency with web-based productivity and collaboration tools (Google Suite preferred or Microsoft Office Suite). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience analyzing data and making data-driven decisions. 
• Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects. 
• Experience working with community organizations or government agencies. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, African American students, and their families.
• Monitor the academic progress of all African American students to ensure appropriate placement in academic programs, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.
• Monitor the behavioral data of all African American students in order to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement. 
• Educate the school community towards a deeper understanding of African American students and their families.
• Serve as a communication link between school staff and African American students and their families.
• Engage and facilitate the involvement of African American families in the educational process. • Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. 
• Collaborate with nonprofits and government agencies to support African American students and their families.
• Participate in curricular program meetings (such as Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, and other Student Services) to provide information, support, and feedback to families. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association Educational Support Professionals bargaining unit. This position is limited to 17 hours per week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Only complete applications that include all the information and documentation indicated during the application process for this position will move forward. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.

• A copy of official Transcript OR an education evaluation by one of the agencies approved by Maryland State Dept. of Education (MSDE).
• All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps are recommended including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.
• Responses of Supplemental Questions must be submitted with the application
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Supplemental Application Questions

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

1) Please indicate the level(s) at which you are interested in working (i.e., elementary school, middle school, high school). 

2) Which school site are you interested in supporting:

• Ducketts Lane Elementary School

• Elkridge Elementary School

• Mayfield Woods Middle School

• Patapsco Middle School

3) Please describe your experience working with Black/African American school-aged children and their families in the United States. Be sure to specifically identify the age(s) of the children with whom you worked and the position(s) in which you gained this experience.

4) Please briefly describe one example from your experience that demonstrates your ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.

5) Please briefly describe one example of how you demonstrate successful interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholder groups. 

6) Please describe your experience utilizing web-based productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite. 

7) Please describe any additional experience you have in the following areas: 

• analyzing data and making data-driven decisions. 

• working on equity, advocacy, or related projects. 

• working with community organizations or government agencies.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

$25 per hour.

The current hourly rate for this position is determined by the current budget allocations of the Howard County Public School System.

Benefits

HCPSS offers Sick and Safe Leave for eligible temporary employees. Additional information can be located on the HCPSS Website for temporary employees.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For any job-related inquiries, please contact Nicole Brown at [email protected] or Ashley Armstead at [email protected]

For questions regarding application process, please contact [email protected].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected].

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.