Grant Check & Connect Mentor (.4 Fte) - Office Of Special Education

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: talentmanagement@hcps.org

www.hcps.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

April 17, 2024

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.

CHECK AND CONNECT GRANT MENTOR (.4 FTE)

Central Office - Special Education

To assist the Student Support Services department with implementing the Check & Connect Intervention program. The position will assist with implementing the program within identified schools for Harford County Public Schools.

• This is a 10-month, part-time, hourly grant funded position.

• Persons employed in this position are not eligible for benefits nor are they affiliated with HCPS bargaining units.

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.

Collects and reports data to Check & Connect Grant Manager.

Serves as a resource to school-based staff, parents, adult services providers, and community partners on supports related to the student engagement intervention.

Assists families with access to resources to support successful student engagement.

Provides weekly mentoring services to assigned students and families and collaborates with identified teachers of assigned students as needed.

Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community partners as appropriate.

Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.

Attends identified meetings and serves on special committees as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

$22.04 per hour; non-benefited position

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED.

Experience working with at-risk youth.

Possesses excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software and other related computer and web-based technology.

Availability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent human relation skills.

Able to work cooperatively with all personnel and the general public.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools Involving students, refer to:

Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education.

Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visit www.hcps.org.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE