Care Liaison (Deep Creek Middle School) - 10-Month/1.0 FTE

Position Type:

SUPPORT - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT POSITIONS/CARE LIAISON (K2905)

Date Posted:

5/24/2024

Location:

DEEP CREEK MIDDLE (155701)

Closing Date:

06/04/2024

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: CARE Liaison (Caregiver, Assistance, Resource, and Engagement)

TITLE CODE: K2905

GRADE: 04/ESPBC (10-month, 37.5 hours/week) - $22.46 to $37.66 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals, Clerical, and Classified Employees Represented by ESPBC, 2023-2024 Effective July 1, 2023)

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEFINITION: Serves as a liaison to families and/or student caregivers to provide assistance, resources, and support. Assists with coordination and access to information for students and families. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals and strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Serves as a liaison for student caregivers to provide assistance, access to information, resources and supports.

• Assists with School Student Support Services team and educators with organizing events for parents/caregivers and family members.

• Supports community school facilitator and/or principal in developing interest and involvement among families/caregivers in the school by encouraging participation in engagement activities that provide opportunities to build the capacity of caregivers, engage caregivers in shared decision making, and offer access to information that will support student learning.

• Collects data regarding caregiver conferences, workshops, and other activities in order to better understand and promote family/caregiver engagement in the school community.

• Confers and works with school administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, community partners and others regarding engagement participation and feedback data to determine appropriate strategies to address caregiver needs.

• Develops rapport with students, their caregivers and school staff in the interest of promoting the progress of the students.

• Contacts caregivers to serve on school committees or to attend family/caregiver events at the school.

• Arranges transportation and/or childcare for caregivers who request the assistance.

• Liaison between the school and district wide family and community engagement providing support with the district family engagement plan, attending meetings, and getting feedback on district family engagement initiatives.

• Serves as the contact person for caregivers to share their feedback or concerns about the School Progress Plan, Family Engagement Plan and/or grant budget (e.g., Title I, Concentration or Poverty Grant).

• Assist the school attendance team with providing families/caregivers with access to resources that support students and families/caregivers with resources to address barriers to student attendance.

• Collaborates to develop the school-based Family Engagement Plan and the school-level Home to School Compact as well as distributes the Title I District Level Family Engagement Plan. Invites caregivers to participate in the annual Title I meetings, when applicable.

• Assists the school team with creating the sign in sheets, agendas, and gathering resources for family engagement events.

• Attends required meetings, professional learning, and workshops.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.

Two years of experience providing services to children and families or related community experience. Bilingual skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to maintain confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.

Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.

Ability to follow established rules and regulations.

Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, Microsoft Office and related applications.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Skill and ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers and staff members/providers from other partner agencies/organizations.

Knowledge of the educational system.

Knowledge of providing services to children and families.

Excellent organization and communication skills.

Skill and ability in establishing rapport with children, their families, service providers, and staff. Ability to work independently and with a team under general supervision.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19

FLSA: Non-exempt

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.

• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Shawn Stahl

Manager, Office of Staffing

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-809-7872

Fax: 410-296-0568

Email: sstahl@bcps.org